San Francisco passed a tax to curb vacant storefronts. So why do many still sit empty?
When San Francisco voters passed a tax on vacant storefronts in 2020, storefronts sat empty in many parts of the city despite a booming economy. Then Supervisor Aaron Peskin, who sponsored the measure ...
Oakland's landmark Waterfront Hotel in Jack London Square abruptly closes
The Waterfront Hotel, one of Oakland's most iconic hotels, is closing its doors for good Friday, marking a significant blow to the city's economic landscape.
California's 153-year-old historical society permanently closes in San Francisco
The 153-year-old California Historical Society is winding down operations in San Francisco and is slated to transfer its vast ...
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Massive naked-woman statue delayed to protect Union Square tiles
The temporary installation of a nearly 50-foot tall statue of a naked woman in Union Square has been delayed out of concerns ...