Archive for January 2023
‘Go big or go home’: How a Peninsula biotech looks to win in Humira biosimilar ‘feeding frenzy’
The company won’t launch its lookalike version of AbbVie’s Humira until July, though it was approved by the FDA in December 2021.
Concord Naval Weapons Station: What happens now? Here are some possibilities.
There are concerns that the Navy is growing impatient with the city’s lack of progress and may seek out other options to dispose of the Concord Naval Weapons Station.
Impossible Foods expected to trim back staff
The Redwood City-based alt-meat company employs about 800 workers.
Amazon ending popular program that supports thousands of nonprofits
“Now is the time to shift strategies, focusing on high-impact programs,” an Amazon spokesperson said.
Activewear retailer Alo Yoga joining Westfield Galleria at Roseville
An activewear retailer with locations around the country is planning to enter the greater Sacramento market when it joins the Westfield Galleria at Roseville.
Grubb Properties scoops up entitled apartment project in Central Berkeley
The North Carolina developer opened a San Jose office in 2021 with plans to grow its footprint in the Bay Area. Its latest area acquisition brings its portfolio here to more than 600 units.
Pickleball business Electric Pickle joins Roseville Junction project
With a new concept involving a fast-growing sport on board, Roseville Junction is turning the corner to starting construction later this year.
Big Stump Brew Co. appears to close Midtown site amid eviction dispute
It appears Big Stump Brew Co. has closed its Midtown Sacramento brewpub amid an ongoing eviction lawsuit with its landlord.
Gap relocating Banana Republic flagship to smaller Union Square space
The change, which also affects it Athleta brand, comes amid a turbulent time for the San Francisco-born retail giant.
The Funded: AI chatbot developers Anthropic and Character Technologies are reportedly in talks for megadeals
The Bay Area has seen few $100 million-plus rounds of late, but a growing number in the AI chatbot space.