Marin will soon have only one camera shop: A sign of the times
A beloved camera shop in Mill Valley will close its doors Sunday afternoon in Mill Valley after an almost half-century run.
SF bike rental companies worried new proposal will hurt their business
San Francisco's Municipal Transportation Agency is set to consider expanding the number of Lyft bike rental locations. Some local bike rental companies worry about how the proposed expansion will impact their business.
SF Chinatown prepares to celebrate the year of the rabbit — a time for hope
The sound of firecrackers will be heard in Chinatowns on both sides of the bay this weekend. Chinese New Year falls on Sunday. And the preparations for celebrations are in full swing. This important cultural holiday is focused on family , food and good fortune.
Many smaller businesses plan to ramp up hiring in 2023, survey finds
The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.
2 East Bay businesses burglarized but keeping doors open
Burglars hit two East Bay businesses, Clayton Valley Dance Academy and Cali Kid Coral, in Concord. But the owners are refusing to let this setback stop them from opening their doors.
San Francisco nail salon targeted by burglars 3 times in 5 months
A nail salon owner in San Francisco is pleading for burglars to stop targeting her business. Wendy Nguyen has owned The Final Touch 2 on Presidio Avenue in the Laurel Heights neighborhood for ten years. She said her shop has been burglarized three times since July.
Babylon Burning, legacy San Francisco business, vows to rebuild after devastating fire
A fire over the weekend devastated a legacy business in San Francisco. But owner Mike Lynch said he is determined to rebuild with the help of friends and the community.
After nearly 40 years, Sam's Downtown Feed is closing its doors
Sam’s Downtown Feed has been a staple in the community for nearly four decades. The agriculture and pet product store will close its doors at the end of this month.
Los Altos Hills homeowners create their own network for faster internet service
Since April 2019, Los Altos Hills Community Fiber has been providing high-speed internet service to its 45 subscribers through Next Level Networks. Now, they can upload and download large files faster, and they have one of the fastest residential speeds in the country.
San Francisco couple transform liquor store into a community art studio
A couple in San Francisco said they're doing something to help improve their neighborhood. They've turned a former liquor store into a working studio, art gallery and community gathering spot. The couple said it's more than a business.
A holiday tradition: Christmas tree shopping day after Thanksgiving
The day after Thanksgiving usually has a lot of people shopping, and that includes looking for a Christmas tree. A holiday tradition unfolded at Clancy's Christmas Trees in San Francisco. Business was brisk.
Nostalgia for sale: San Jose Super Toy Show a fantasyland for kids, 'adult kids' alike
The largest vintage and modern toy and collectibles show in Northern California returns to the South Bay this weekend. 'Adult kids' welcome.
Berner, Cookies founder, makes it big as Latino cannabis trailblazer
Berner, the San Francisco native who's built a weed empire, reflects on his roots.
Oakland plumbing business robbed twice at gunpoint
A small business owner in Oakland is concerned for his workers safety after they were robbed at gunpoint twice in recent weeks.
San Francisco ice cream shop gets a scare, but there are no redevelopment plans
A beloved ice cream shop in San Francisco's Richmond District had a scare that a new owner would kick them out and demolish the building to make way for new construction.
Secret Service recovers $286 million in stolen pandemic loans
Since 2020, the Secret Service initiated more than 3,850 pandemic related fraud investigations.
East San Jose's Tully Night Market back for a 2nd summer of festivities
The Tully Night Market will be on Tully Road in East San Jose every Wednesday night from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30pm, until October 26. The weekly event was created by San Jose City Council member Maya Esparza to support local artists and vendors.
Protesters challenge gig worker law, AB5, at Port of Oakland
Monday was the first day of what may become a big multi-day showdown and slowdown at the Port of Oakland.
Beloved North Bay coffee shop, a symbol of the American Dream, may be priced out
In San Rafael, a beloved coffee shop has a potentially fatal problem: landlords unwilling to renew its lease. This is an immigrant American Dream that may become a business obituary.
You can now buy fresh crab off the boat in San Francisco as part of new program
The Port of San Francisco has announced a pilot program that will excite seafood lovers. You can now buy fresh live Dungeness crab off of fishing boats at Fisherman's Wharf.