2025 in review: The top 5 Biz Beat stories
This year was an interesting one for Biz Beat, with a greater mix of unusual businesses, in addition…
Silicon Valley grocery prices rank as No. 1 rising cost, residents say
Supermarket sticker shock is top of mind for Bay Area residents, according to a report by think tank…
It’s nice to see year-end appreciation for architectural standouts
Dec. 26, 2025 7 AM PT To the editor: I read with appreciation Sam Lubell’s roundup of the…
A new California law requires tortillas to include an extra ingredient. Here’s why – The Mercury News
By Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters Starting Jan. 1, a new law will take effect requiring most tortillas and…
San Diego’s 28 most anticipated new restaurants of 2026 – San Diego Union-Tribune
Economic challenges have reduced the number of new restaurant and bar openings set to open locally in 2026.…
San Jose tried an innovative program to deal with its abandoned shopping cart problem. Here’s what happened.
Earlier this year, San Jose politicians announced they were targeting the thousands of abandoned shopping carts clogging creeks…
San Jose tried an innovative program to deal with its abandoned shopping cart problem. Here’s what happened.
Earlier this year, San Jose politicians announced they were targeting the thousands of abandoned shopping carts clogging creeks…
What’s open and closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Many stores will be closed over the holidays, but some will remain open or have shortened hours. Here’s…
‘A charming little place’: Willow Glen dog boutique is closing
Willow Glen’s main drag is about to lose its bark, and dog lovers are devastated. Gussied Up Dog…
San Jose shopping cart crackdown could be costly
As part of a year-long effort to rein in San Jose’s problem with abandoned shopping carts, the city…
San Francisco Hit With Widespread Power Outages on Busy Holiday Shopping Weekend
San Francisco got most of its power back after the city was hit by a widespread outage Saturday…
Best chefs and restaurants of the year – San Diego Union-Tribune
2025 was a busy year in San Diego dining, and we had lows, for sure, but we had…