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SF music
fromFuncheap
1 hour ago

SF's Free DFT Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays" (2026)

Downtown First Thursdays returns in 2026 with monthly street parties featuring live performances, food, and activities for all ages.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 hour ago

SF's Free DFT Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays" (2026)

Downtown First Thursdays returns in 2026 with monthly street parties featuring live performances, food trucks, and various activities for all ages.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 hour ago

SF's Free DFT Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays" (2026)

Downtown First Thursdays returns in 2026 with monthly street parties featuring live performances, food, and activities for all ages.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 hour ago

SF's Free DFT Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays" (2026)

Downtown First Thursdays returns in 2026 with monthly street parties featuring live performances, food trucks, and various activities for all ages.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
14 hours ago

She Transformed 3 "Dark, Dated" Rooms Into Bright, Cozy Oases

Home staging can significantly enhance a property's appeal, leading to quicker sales and higher offers from buyers.
#dtc-beauty
E-Commerce
fromMerced Sun-Star
1 day ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and changing consumer expectations.
Marketing
fromTheStreet
1 day ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

DTC beauty brands must prioritize profitability over growth due to slowing expansion and intense competition.
E-Commerce
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and shifting consumer expectations.
E-Commerce
fromMerced Sun-Star
1 day ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and changing consumer expectations.
Marketing
fromTheStreet
1 day ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

DTC beauty brands must prioritize profitability over growth due to slowing expansion and intense competition.
E-Commerce
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and shifting consumer expectations.
SOMA, SF
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

Makers Market Local Artist Street Fair at Santana Row (San Jose)

Support small businesses by visiting the April Local Artist Street Fair at Santana Row featuring handmade goods from local makers.
Marketing
fromSfgate
1 day ago

Tips to create short-form video to reach new audiences

Creating short-form videos is essential for businesses to effectively reach audiences and drive growth.
Fashion & style
fromwww.7x7.com
3 days ago

Luxury Reseller The Nobo Opens in SF, McMullen Stocks Up For Spring + More Shop Talk

Circular fashion and vintage shopping are thriving, with The Nobo offering a unique consignment and barter experience in a curated boutique setting.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

The Lower Haight corner store named Whole Foods

Haight Fillmore Whole Foods Co. symbolizes community resilience and healthy living in San Francisco's Lower Haight neighborhood since 1978.
#san-francisco
from48 hills
3 days ago
SF politics

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
1 day ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
SF politics
from48 hills
3 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
Mission District
fromThe Bold Italic
1 day ago

My Favorite Places to Eat Outside in the Mission and Castro, San Francisco

San Francisco's outdoor dining thrives despite limited weather, with neighborhoods like the Mission and Castro offering unique restaurant experiences.
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Meet the District 2 Candidates: Should politicians oppose housing that blocks views?

Residents are concerned about a proposed 25-story building blocking waterfront views in San Francisco.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
1 day ago

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.
#earth-day
Fundraising
fromFuncheap
13 hours ago

SF's $1 Earth Day Clothing Sale (Buffalo Exchange)

Buffalo Exchange hosts a $1 sale on April 18, donating proceeds to Plastic Pollution Coalition.
Fundraising
fromFuncheap
13 hours ago

SF's $1 Earth Day Clothing Sale (Buffalo Exchange)

Buffalo Exchange hosts a $1 sale on April 18, donating proceeds to Plastic Pollution Coalition.
Real estate
fromRobb Report
18 hours ago

Manhattan's $10 Million Condos Are Flying Off the Market-Even as Sales Slow Elsewhere

Manhattan's luxury real estate market is thriving, particularly for homes priced above $10 million, despite overall market sluggishness.
fromPortland Monthly
1 day ago

Property Watch: Historic Tabor Storefront with Modern Apartment Above

Built in 1913, the building calls back to the city's early development, much like the commercial clusters just a block or few long that are nestled in so many neighborhoods.
Portland
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Santa Clara businesses sue over shopping center displacement - San Jose Spotlight

The Homestead Shopping Center is facing redevelopment, leading to lawsuits from tenants alleging wrongful eviction by the former landlord.
NYC food
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 day ago

How to Spend a Perfect Day in FiDi, One of NYC's Most Underrated Neighborhoods

Financial District offers a mix of local and tourist activities, making it a vibrant area beyond its daytime finance reputation.
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Contra Costa Vintage Market

The vintage market in Lafayette features a curated lineup of the Bay Area's top vintage dealers, popping up across multiple parking lots on both sides of a full block.
East Bay food
#data-centers
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Weekly Mortgage Rates Flat; Jobs Report Is Surprisingly Strong

"Today's increase is significant, but it doesn't mean the labor market is back on track or growing robustly. The gains are highly concentrated in a few industries, not broad-based across the economy."
SF real estate
Design
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

We bought a house that's too small so we could afford our dream neighborhood. A $300,000 third-party loan will help us renovate.

The Feinbergs purchased a small home in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and planned to expand it using RenoFi financing based on future value.
fromArchitectural Digest
2 days ago

I'm Done Sourcing So Much Online. Here's Why

The convenience of sourcing online is fraught with more pitfalls than most of us want to admit. Try finding adequate photos of a vintage piece's condition-close-ups of the fabric, video of damaged areas, any images of a piece's rear or underside!
UX design
fromWWD
2 days ago

Adidas' Newest Originals Flagship Centers Around NYC's Creative Community

The new store preserves the building's historic character-keeping original brick walls exposed-while layering in contemporary materials such as metallic finishes, reflective surfaces, and semi‑gloss flooring.
Graphic design
#sustainability
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Brooklyn Creative Reuse Opens at Industry City

Brooklyn Creative Reuse provides affordable art materials and creative classes while promoting sustainability by keeping art supplies out of landfills.
SF food
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

A pilot program in Half Moon Bay aims to solve DoorDash's biggest problem

Fattoria e Mare participates in DoorDash's DashLoop program, promoting sustainability through reusable food containers.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Brooklyn Creative Reuse Opens at Industry City

Brooklyn Creative Reuse provides affordable art materials and creative classes while promoting sustainability by keeping art supplies out of landfills.
SF food
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

A pilot program in Half Moon Bay aims to solve DoorDash's biggest problem

Fattoria e Mare participates in DoorDash's DashLoop program, promoting sustainability through reusable food containers.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
3 days ago

"We are on pins and needles every day"

Trump's executive orders threaten federal funding for LGBTQ+ health organizations, creating uncertainty and anxiety for nonprofits serving transgender communities.
#san-jose
Mission District
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

San Jose looks to make outdoor dining a permanent fixture

San Jose plans to make outdoor dining permanent to support small businesses despite budget shortfalls and the end of federal funding.
#pop-mart
New York City
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

Labubu is opening a massive store on Fifth Avenue

Pop Mart is opening a 7,000-square-foot flagship store on Fifth Avenue, signaling the rise of collectible culture in global retail.
New York City
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Pop Mart Signs 7,000SF Fifth Avenue Lease

Pop Mart has secured a 7,000 square foot retail space on Fifth Avenue, marking its significant expansion into the U.S. market.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

Labubu is opening a massive store on Fifth Avenue

Pop Mart is opening a 7,000-square-foot flagship store on Fifth Avenue, signaling the rise of collectible culture in global retail.
New York City
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Pop Mart Signs 7,000SF Fifth Avenue Lease

Pop Mart has secured a 7,000 square foot retail space on Fifth Avenue, marking its significant expansion into the U.S. market.
US news
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Bay Area City Giving Away Ring Cameras

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's mental health issue may lead to her resignation, paralleling past cases of supervisors stepping back due to health concerns.
Food & drink
fromThe Infatuation
5 days ago

The SF dining trends of 2026 so far. - San Francisco - The Infatuation

San Francisco's dining scene is embracing vinyl music, matcha trends, and new culinary experiences despite the winter months feeling slow.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
14 hours ago

Bay Area man bringing positivity to 'bike life'; hundreds of people expected at rideout in Hayward

A community effort in Hayward aims to promote peaceful biking among youth amidst recent negative incidents involving cyclists.
Portland food
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

This Week In Food: Presidio Food Hall Nears Opening

The Presidio Tunnel Tops food hall, The Mess Hall, is set to open in June with various dining options and a central kitchen.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Can we design trouble out of the 16th St. BART plazas?

A major redesign plan for the 16th St. BART plazas is set to begin, focusing on community engagement and improved public space aesthetics.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Residents Protest Proposed 25-Story Marina Safeway Redevelopment

Residents protest a proposed 25-story mixed-use tower in Marina, citing concerns over neighborhood impact and skyline alteration.
#california-housing
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
East Bay food
fromBon Appetit
1 day ago

Rave in Aisle 4! The Hottest New Club Is Your Grocery Store

International grocery stores and coffee shops are transforming nightlife by creating community-focused events that celebrate culture and provide sober alternatives.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Oakland made a big financial mistake failing to collect business taxes, audit finds

Oakland failed to collect owed business taxes, exacerbating financial crises and limiting revenue needed for essential services.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Excavation Underway at 280 Bergen Street in Boerum Hill

Excavation has begun for a new residential complex at Bergen Street and Third Avenue, featuring 297 rental apartments and retail space.
NYC food
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: SNAP Incentives Don't Match How New Yorkers Actually Shop

Updating food assistance programs to align with actual shopping habits can better address food insecurity in New York City.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
4 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Bay Area luxury mall abruptly files for bankruptcy without warning tenants

"No one gave us any notification. It makes me very angry. They're running around trying to hide things and not telling the full story of how things are going."
Silicon Valley real estate
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

New design drawn up for facade of Stephen's Green Shopping Centre

"The revised proposals introduce a more defined and cohesive architectural expression that enhances the building's presence at St Stephen's Green and Grafton Street."
Renovation
Silicon Valley
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

This Bay Area City Was Named the Happiest Place in the U.S.-and It Has the Lowest Divorce Rates and Easy Outdoor Access

Fremont, California, is ranked as the happiest city in the U.S. due to high life satisfaction, financial stability, and strong community ties.
San Francisco
fromwww.7x7.com
1 day ago

Hike, Climb, Slide + Admire the View on San Francisco's Most Iconic Hills

Mount Sutro and Telegraph Hill offer unique hiking experiences and historical significance in San Francisco.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

San Francisco's Stonestown mall inspired a pop star's new album

Grey's newest album, 'U,' has become a critical hit, receiving a Best New Music designation from Pitchfork and a five-star review from NME, showcasing its popularity and acclaim.
NYC music
#affordable-housing
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
1 day ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
1 day ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

Looking for the cheapest gas in Berkeley? Here's where to find it

The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded at 17 stations visited was $5.92, which is on par with California's statewide average of $5.89, according to AAA.
East Bay food
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Brands are getting more physical

Marketers are increasingly focusing on physical experiences to foster human connection and emotional engagement with consumers.
fromKqed
5 days ago

As Kaiser's Presence in Downtown Oakland Dwindles, So Does Foot Traffic | KQED

Kaiser Permanente has been steadily shrinking its local office presence in recent years, contributing to quieter streets and struggling small businesses in the city's core.
East Bay (California)
fromMission Local
6 days ago

Photos: What symbols represent SoMa?

Nisha, who looked to be about 15 years old, drew a parol - a star-shaped lantern displayed during Christmas - and a Bahay kubo - a traditional Filipino-style house - with a small pencil, as she sat at a table of the Bayanihan Community Center in SoMa.
SOMA, SF
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Downtown L.A. needs retail resuscitation. San Francisco's subsidized shops offer a solution

San Francisco's Vacant to Vibrant program revitalized downtown retail by converting empty storefronts into subsidized pop-up shops, offering a model Los Angeles businesses want to replicate.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Sunday Streets meets fundraising goal to host half-season of neighborhood street festivals

Sunday Streets secured funding to hold a half-season in 2026 despite previous threats of cancellation due to city funding cuts.
Silicon Valley food
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Maximalist cocktails are arriving with a new Peninsula restaurant

Causwells is expanding to Menlo Park, introducing a new menu with 60% unique items, including craft cocktails and exclusive dishes.
#community
Portland food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Page "Slow Street" Block Party w/ Free Food & Art (SF)

Community Streets launches with a block party featuring free food, local art, and live music in San Francisco.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid (Spring 2026 Kick-off)

Friday Nights at OMCA offer free admission, live performances, food trucks, and cultural activities every Friday from 5-9 PM.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Page "Slow Street" Block Party w/ Free Food & Art (SF)

Community Streets launches with a block party featuring free food, local art, and live music in San Francisco.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid (Spring 2026 Kick-off)

Friday Nights at OMCA offer free admission, live performances, food trucks, and cultural activities every Friday from 5-9 PM.
SF music
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

San Francisco museum named to prestigious list after just a year in business

The Counterculture Museum celebrates the 1960s and '70s rock era and has gained recognition as one of the world's greatest places.
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
6 days ago

San Jose Welcomes Rowan's First California Studio to Santana Row

Rowan at Santana Row offers a safe, stylish ear piercing experience performed by licensed nurses, redefining the process for all ages.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

SF Chinatown's historic Empress of China building being revived into cultural campus

The Empress of China building will be transformed into a cultural campus celebrating Chinese-American art, culture, and history.
California
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Humpday Headlines: San Mateo Safeway Gets Redevelopment Plan

Bay Area faces pre-spring heatwave with temperatures reaching 90s by Monday, while housing development, infrastructure issues, and regional policy debates continue across Northern California.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Friends Who Bought Dirt Alley' Are Looking For 1,280 People to Help Transform It Into Public Art

A public art project will transform a barren alley in San Francisco's Sunset District into a 1,280-piece art quilt.
Portland food
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Developer Bets on 'Office Resort' at Revamped Building Near Embarcadero

88 Spear Street aims to redefine office spaces with luxurious amenities to encourage employees to return to the workplace post-pandemic.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Abandoned piece of history on SF's Haight Street undergoes major transformation

"I hadn't even seen the inside just like you, but I just felt like one person, DJ equipment, had to fit in there somehow. We knew it could be Pandora's box in there."
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Local Developers Snap Up Vacant Westfield Mall With Plans That Include Housing

The partnership of Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, who purchased the mall property out of receivership in November and foreclosed on a $560 million outstanding loan tied to it, have selected Presidio Bay and Prado Group to take over the property for an undisclosed sum. The Chronicle reported that the estimated winning bid amount was around $130 million.
SF real estate
Upper West Side
fromLos Angeles Times
35 years ago

Mall Revamp Is Peachy but Not Too Keen

The Jerde Partnership redesigned Chula Vista Center with a $42-million renovation that increased business, though exterior facades and street integration remain problematic.
Mission District
from48 hills
2 days ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

San Francisco is losing another major grocery store

Closing a store is not a decision we take lightly, but this store has had performance issues for an extended period of time. We have worked to enhance and remodel the location, but it has not shown the sales and profit needed to continue operations. In fact, despite the best efforts of a great team, we have lost money year over year at this location.
San Francisco
East Bay food
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Amid nationwide closures, Grocery Outlet bets on Bay Area with new store

Grocery Outlet is closing 36 underperforming stores nationally while expanding in the Bay Area with a new Oakland location opening in late 2026.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

This Bay Area river town is the most interesting strip mall in California

The tiny town of Duncans Mills is a tribute to kinship. Named after two brothers, a pair of 19th-century Scotsmen who sailed lumber down the Russian River for building homes in San Francisco, the unincorporated Sonoma County community is now run by three sisters. Their parents started rescuing buildings from dilapidation in the area in 1970 and ever since, the family has safeguarded the revival of the rustic yet boutique village by the river.
California
Mission District
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Bi-Rite Market eyes expansion in popular San Francisco neighborhood

Bi-Rite Market plans to open a new location in San Francisco's Richmond District at 6001 California Street, targeting a 2027 opening with $380,000 in approved renovations.
California
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Eye on the Hills: New clothes Shop' opens in Oakland's Montclair Village

An Oakland mother opened The Shop at 6123 La Salle Ave. selling discounted overstock children's clothing alongside men's and women's apparel with weekly new arrivals.
#san-francisco-centre
East Bay real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

East Bay retail and dining hub in swanky neighborhood faces foreclosure

Blackhawk Plaza is losing tenants, suffering maintenance decay, facing a foreclosure lawsuit, and risks transfer of control from its principal owners.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Vacant Bay Area Neiman Marcus at suburban mall to be site of luxury restaurant

In an earnings call on Nov. 6, 2024, Douglas J. Healey, senior executive vice president of leasing for Macerich, which owns the mall, announced that RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) had signed a lease to take over the 50,000-square-foot building at 1000 S. Main St. Neiman Marcus closed the prominent corner location in 2021 after filing for bankruptcy the year before.
East Bay real estate
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