Tag: business
Hot Dog Vendors Creating Friction With Businesses
SAN FRANCISCO—On Wednesday, August 12, some businesses are having an issue with hot dog vendors. There has been competition between the hot dog vendors...
Severe Shortage Of Clorox Until 2021
UNITED STATES—Clorox disinfecting wipes are expected to be out of shortage until 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland-based company has been struggling...
DoorDash Expands DashMart, Online Convenience Store
SAN FRANCISCO—On August 5, DoorDash, a food delivery technology company, introduced its expanding project, DashMart, a new type of convenience store on their blog...
Coronavirus Pandemic Impacts Childcare Facilities Negatively
THE BAY AREA—Childcare facilities are facing a difficult choice between the two: closing their institutions as to avoid the spread of coronavirus versus the...
California Governor Allows Hair Salons To Reopen Outdoors
CALIFORNIA—On Monday, July 20, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced new guidelines for salons, barbershops, and other personal care businesses to reopen outdoors. He announced...
Yoga To The People Closes Permanently After Sexual Assault Allegations
SAN FRANCISCO—On Wednesday, July 8, the yoga chain “Yoga to the People” closed all of its locations as hundreds of testimonials were posted on...
Uber Acquires Postmates For $2.65 Billion
SAN FRANCISCO—Two San Francisco based delivery services are merging together; Uber announced on July 6 that it has acquired Postmates. Uber bought Postmates for...
Local Nepalese “MOMOlicious” Food Truck Stolen, Then Recovered
SAN FRANCISCO—A local and popular Nepalese food truck called MOMOlicious had one of its trucks stolen on June 17 from Emeryville, but later announced...
SF’s 555 California St., Partially Owned By Trump, Could Be Sold
SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco’s fourth tallest building, 555 California Street, could be sold. Formerly the Bank of America's headquarters, the property is now an office...
Outdoor Restaurants And Bars Struggle For Alcohol Permits
SAN FRANCISCO—As local restaurants in San Francisco have re-opened with outdoor dining restaurants, some are facing getting a permit to serve alcohol. No outdoor...