Archive for June 2020
Rents continue to dip as San Franciscans head into July
Rents in San Francisco fell by 1.2% month-over-month, and are down by 2.3% since the start of the pandemic in March, according to a new report released last week by Apartment List.
Oceanwide Center sale delayed once more
The deal to sell the San Francisco project to a Beijing-based private equity isn't done quite yet, thanks to Covid-19.
As enforcement begins July 1, here is what you need to know about the California Consumer Privacy Act
The grace period for the California Consumer Privacy Act is nearly over. Companies caught violating the new law will face hefty fines.
Sacramento River Cats 2020 season officially canceled
There's no joy in West Sacramento, for mighty Covid-19 has struck minor league baseball out.
North Bay rare disease drug developer wins 2nd drug approval in 2 weeks
It is the fourth drug approval for Ultragenyx since President and CEO Emil Kakkis founded it 10 years ago.
S.F. panel relaxes proposed cleanliness ordinance but opposition remains
The amended measure, an emergency ordinance, is scheduled for a vote July 7.
California’s economic development office awards $73.5M in tax credits for high-growth companies
GO-Biz offers future California tax credits as an economic development incentive to companies that pledge to invest in California facilities and to add new employees.
More than 260 food service contractors laid off at LinkedIn
LinkedIn stopped paying 261 food service workers this week, leading to their layoffs from Bon Appetit Management Co.
Yellow Roof Foundation secures land in East Bay for affordable housing development
Construction plans include three single-family residences, each planned to include accessory dwelling units to accommodate a total of six families.
BoxPower vies for $1 million grant to expand self-contained electric power technology
BoxPower, the company that builds turnkey solar power and battery units, is vying for a $1 million grant from the California Energy Commission to further commercialize its products.