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San Francisco Chronicle
2 days ago
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- San Francisco Chronicle
Exclusive: Apple to buy another Silicon Valley campus for $365 million
Roland Li covers commercial real estate for the business desk, focusing on the Bay Area office and retail sectors. He was previously a reporter at San Francisco Business Times, where he won one award from the California News Publishers Association and three from the National Association of Real Estate Editors. He is the author of 'Good Luck Have Fun: The Rise of eSports," a 2016 book on the history of the competitive video game industry. Before moving to the Bay Area in 2015, he studied and worked in New York. He freelanced for the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and other local publications. His hobbies include swimming and urban photography.
Eater
18-07-2025
- Business
- Eater
Ferry Building Foot Traffic Set to Climb Past Pre-COVID Numbers
is the associate editor for the Northern California and Pacific Northwest region writing about restaurant and bar trends, coffee and cafes, and pop-ups. The Ferry Building is more than recovered from the worst of the pandemic. According to the San Francisco Business Times, the marketplace is set to exceed its pre-2020 foot traffic numbers. Owner Hudson Pacific Properties (HPP) told the outlet a flurry of activity from sexy new restaurant operators and a pivot toward nightlife has already paid off. To that end, the Ferry Building in 2024 saw a 200 percent jump in foot traffic from 2020, also just one percent less than 2019 numbers. That tracks. Since 2020, Nite Yun's Lunette joined the mix with her spring 2024 debut, and most recently Nopa Fish Market brought a phenomenal influx of primo seafood to the scene. Red Bay Coffee's evening offerings are just now joining the marketplace, and Parachute + Arquet are set to open this summer, bringing chef Alex Hong's and pastry chef Nasir Zainulabadinand's fare to the former Slanted Door space. HPP told the outlet talks are finalizing for a new tenant to take over the 100-person patio in front of the south end of the Ferry Building, to Sacramento Mexican joint's new venture The owners of Midtown's Cantina Alley, a favorite for ceviche tostadas and stiff drinks, will open a restaurant in the former Q'bole space at 718 Sutter Street, Suite 201. The Sacramento Bee reports this Folsom's Historic District location was vacated by Q'bole's Diana Calderon after a lengthy arbitration with the landlord, which is still ongoing. Brazen ice cream flavors hit Berkeley Melt Me Creamery opened during the second weekend in July, bringing a huge suite of inventive ice cream to Martin Luther King Jr Way. The San Francisco Chronicle writes owners Nutchapol Phaungjit and Suphaluk Moontha were inspired by their international travels to take options to the next level. Guests can expect mango sticky rice, cheddar cheese ice cream, sweet corn, and more at the new creamery. Regenerative farmer and author talk turkey The Patagonia Provisions pop-ups continue in the Bay Area, this latest effort a book reading in San Francisco and Palo Alto. Author and journalist Kelsey Timmerman will speak with the Bay Area farmers of Markegard Family Grass-Fed about her new book Regenerating Earth: Farmers Working with Nature to Feed Our Future. At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23 Timmerman will speak with Doniga Markegard, tickets available online. A subsequent book signing in Palo Alto takes place Thursday, July 24, tickets also available. Eater SF All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
DPR Construction Named #1 Best Place to Work in the Bay Area
One of the Bay Area's and the Nation's Largest General Contractors Stands Out for Offering an Exceptional Work Experience for its Teammates SAN FRANCISCO, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DPR Construction, one of the nation's leading technical builders, has been recognized by the San Francisco Business Times as the #1 Best Place to Work in the Bay Area and the #1 Best Place to Work for Wellness among companies with more than 500 employees. The annual Best Places to Work in the Bay Area awards, presented by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal, celebrate companies with exceptional workplace cultures—those that resonate most with the people who know them best: their employees. In fact, a DPR Construction employee noted in the anonymous survey that, "The work-life balance is excellent. We are never asked or put in a position where we must sacrifice our personal life and family for work." The Best Places to Work Awards recognize local employers that have gone above and beyond to create an outstanding workplace culture. The rankings are based on confidential surveys of employees that measure success in team dynamics, trust in leadership, communication and more, with only the top-scoring companies in the region earning the coveted right to be named one of the Best Places to Work. DPR earned the top spot in the large company category with an overall score of 89.75 and a wellness score of 87.84. Combined with a benefits score of 93, DPR was honored with the Best Place to Work for Wellness recognition, which honors companies that incorporated wellness into their organizations through health offerings, benefits and personal engagement. "What sets DPR apart? We work differently," said Chris Strock, DPR's Bay Area co-business unit leader. "We value our people, work to ensure they feel safe, individually respected and empowered to speak up. The result is a workplace where people not only feel that they belong but also have fun doing complex, purposeful work." DPR offers competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits to its teams, including those in the skilled trades. In addition to traditional benefits, like health and life insurance, augmented offerings (which vary depending on tenure and union affiliation) include holiday pay, education assistance, free access to counseling, and family planning. The company also prioritizes and invests in building a culture of belonging—one where focusing on mental health is encouraged and getting people home safely is the top priority. "We have worked hard to listen to employees over the years and break free of norms of the construction industry to offer our team what we think is an environment where they can thrive," said Kevin Chen, DPR's Bay Area co-business unit leader. "This recognition is a direct result of our people and our culture—one built through conversations, connections, and daily actions that reflect who we are and what we believe." To learn more about working at DPR explore benefits and current job openings on the DPR website. About DPR Construction DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor and construction manager specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. DPR's portfolio of work ranges from large-scale new construction to small tenant improvements and special projects. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown to a multi-billion-dollar organization with offices around the world. Strategically focused on delivering more predictable outcomes through applications of virtual design & construction, prefabrication, its team of self-perform craft, and leveraging data to learn and improve from DPR consistently ranks among the top building contractors and employs approximately 11,000 professionals across its family of companies. For more information, visit For more information, please contact: Bill MichieDPR ConstructionTel: (206) 507-6535Email: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE DPR Construction
San Francisco Chronicle
11-07-2025
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
Bang & Olufsen returns to Union Square, joining a wave of retail revivals
Nearly a decade after closing its doors in San Francisco's Union Square, Danish luxury electronics brand Bang & Olufsen is set to return this fall to the city's retail core. The high-end audio retailer plans to open a new storefront at 146 Geary St. in October, directly across from Neiman Marcus, according to its website. The location is just a few blocks from its former Union Square store at 535 Sutter Street, which closed in 2016. Bang & Olufsen's expansion extends beyond San Francisco. The company will open another store in Palo Alto's Stanford Shopping Center in November, adding to its existing location in Walnut Creek and bringing its Bay Area footprint to three. The San Francisco Business Times first reported the new openings. The brand's return marks the latest sign of renewed investment in Union Square, which has endured a wave of high-profile retail departures since the COVID-19 pandemic, including Saks Fifth Avenue, H&M and Uniqlo. Macy's, a long-standing anchor with a flagship store fronting Union Square plaza, announced plans last year to sell the property and close its only San Francisco location. Zara is set to open a 40,000-square-foot flagship store at 400 Post Street next year.
Business Journals
13-06-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Finalists named for 2025 BayAreaCIO ORBIE Awards
BayAreaCIO has announced the finalists for its 2025 BayAreaCIO ORBIE Awards. The 2025 BayAreaCIO ORBIE Awards honors chief information security officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. With support from the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal, BayAreaCIO will honor the CIOs who are driving innovation and transforming San Francisco's leading organizations. The 2025 BayAreaCIO ORBIE Awards event is scheduled for Sept. 26 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Jose. The finalists were named in the following categories:
