Antioch's TNT Smoothie & Juice Bar, community and quality
This Black History Month, we’re spotlighting legacy, ownership, and impact in Contra Costa County. In downtown Antioch, Trevelon Adanandus Jr., founder of TNT Smoothie & Juice Bar, is building more than a juice bar — he’s building legacy.
This Black History Month, we’re spotlighting legacy, ownership, and impact in Contra Costa County. In downtown Antioch, Trevelon Adanandus Jr., founder of TNT Smoothie & Juice Bar, is building more than a juice bar — he’s building legacy.
Oakland's Real Cutie Pies, black-owned, and woman-led
Tiffany Thompson, owner of Real Cutie Pies in Oakland, shares how family recipes turned into a thriving pie shop known for Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding, and Pecan Pie — and why every slice represents legacy, resilience, and generational progress.
Tiffany Thompson, owner of Real Cutie Pies in Oakland, shares how family recipes turned into a thriving pie shop known for Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding, and Pecan Pie — and why every slice represents legacy, resilience, and generational progress.
San Francisco announces $6.3 million in grants for small businesses
San Francisco’s small businesses are about to get a little help to the tune of $6.3 million in new grants, as announced by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development on Wednesday.
San Francisco’s small businesses are about to get a little help to the tune of $6.3 million in new grants, as announced by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development on Wednesday.
Operation Metro Surge cost Minneapolis at least $203 million, city officials say
Minneapolis officials have released an estimated tab on what Operation Metro Surge has cost city residents so far.
Minneapolis officials have released an estimated tab on what Operation Metro Surge has cost city residents so far.
Berkeley’s chocolate masterpieces
The Xocolate Bar is a Latina-owned family business founded by Malena Lopez-Maggi and Clive Brown. What began in arts and crafts evolved into a celebration of chocolate as art, with hand-crafted bonbons that are as beautiful as they are delicious.
The Xocolate Bar is a Latina-owned family business founded by Malena Lopez-Maggi and Clive Brown. What began in arts and crafts evolved into a celebration of chocolate as art, with hand-crafted bonbons that are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Woman-owned Oakland business talks flowers & love
The Love Stop Flower Shop, a woman-owned Oakland business that’s been spreading joy for 28 years. From heartfelt bouquets to custom arrangements for life’s special moments, Rosa and her daughter Alondra bring creativity, care, and family tradition to every bloom.
The Love Stop Flower Shop, a woman-owned Oakland business that’s been spreading joy for 28 years. From heartfelt bouquets to custom arrangements for life’s special moments, Rosa and her daughter Alondra bring creativity, care, and family tradition to every bloom.
San Francisco bakery sells cookies with provocative anti-ICE messages
A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.
A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.
TikTok deal creates U.S.-based version, but questions remain about algorithm
The Chinese-owned social media platform announced it has finalized a $14 billion deal to create a U.S.-based version of TikTok, backed primarily by non-Chinese investors, a move required under a 2024 federal law citing national security concerns.
The Chinese-owned social media platform announced it has finalized a $14 billion deal to create a U.S.-based version of TikTok, backed primarily by non-Chinese investors, a move required under a 2024 federal law citing national security concerns.
San Francisco leaders propose expanding corner store curfew to SoMa
San Francisco officials want to expand an overnight retail curfew to other parts of the city in an effort to curb persistent illegal drug use and late-night violence.
San Francisco officials want to expand an overnight retail curfew to other parts of the city in an effort to curb persistent illegal drug use and late-night violence.
Oakland’s New Parkway Theater celebrates 13 years with $1 movie night
Live music and a line of eager moviegoers stretched outside the New Parkway Theater on Monday evening as the Oakland staple celebrated 13 years of business.
Live music and a line of eager moviegoers stretched outside the New Parkway Theater on Monday evening as the Oakland staple celebrated 13 years of business.
SF's Phoenix Hotel hosts free celebration ahead of its Jan. 1 closure
A legendary San Francisco rock ’n’ roll hotel celebrated with its community Thursday night as it prepares to shut its doors for good. Many consider it an oasis in the Tenderloin.
A legendary San Francisco rock ’n’ roll hotel celebrated with its community Thursday night as it prepares to shut its doors for good. Many consider it an oasis in the Tenderloin.
Can Wine Country 'crush parties' help pull the industry out of its slump?
It's harvest season in wine country and full-out crush parties are still relatively new, but the parties may hold the key to pulling the industry out of its slump.
It's harvest season in wine country and full-out crush parties are still relatively new, but the parties may hold the key to pulling the industry out of its slump.
Downtown Oakland business owners react to Pro-Palestinian protest
A pro-Palestinian protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Oakland on Saturday. Nearby businesses say they're optimistic it will be peaceful.
A pro-Palestinian protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Oakland on Saturday. Nearby businesses say they're optimistic it will be peaceful.
SF cafe owner announces candidacy for District 8 Supervisor
Manny Yekutiel , owner of Manny's Cafe in San Francisco, officially announced on Monday that he is running for District 8 Supervisor which represents the Castro and other neighborhoods when its current Supervisor, Rafael Mandelman terms out in January 2027. He is being endorsed by Mandalman. He spoke with KTVU's Amber Lee in a one-on-one interview about his plans and priorities. So far, Yekutiel is the only person who's officially announced his candidacy for the seat. There is at least one other person who's considering entering the race.
Manny Yekutiel , owner of Manny's Cafe in San Francisco, officially announced on Monday that he is running for District 8 Supervisor which represents the Castro and other neighborhoods when its current Supervisor, Rafael Mandelman terms out in January 2027. He is being endorsed by Mandalman. He spoke with KTVU's Amber Lee in a one-on-one interview about his plans and priorities. So far, Yekutiel is the only person who's officially announced his candidacy for the seat. There is at least one other person who's considering entering the race.
30% solar tax credit set to end this year
Fossil fuel companies can claim victory after a 30% solar tax credit is set to end this year.
Fossil fuel companies can claim victory after a 30% solar tax credit is set to end this year.
South Bay woman wins competition by Golden State Valkyries & Chase to empower female entrepreneurs
The Golden State Valkyries partnered with Chase to start a program called The Violet Book of Business to empower women business owners through workshops and a competition.
The Golden State Valkyries partnered with Chase to start a program called The Violet Book of Business to empower women business owners through workshops and a competition.
Grateful Dead's 60th Anniversary celebration expected to boost San Francisco's economy
Jerry, Phil and others may be gone, but the music lives on.
Jerry, Phil and others may be gone, but the music lives on.
Iconic SF drag club Oasis to close after 10 years
Oasis a beloved San Francisco nightclub, known for cabaret and drag shows, announced its impending closure on Monday.
Oasis a beloved San Francisco nightclub, known for cabaret and drag shows, announced its impending closure on Monday.
Sunset Night Market cancellation disappoints San Francisco merchants
The popular Sunset Night Market won’t return this summer due to city reimbursement delays, disappointing local merchants.
The popular Sunset Night Market won’t return this summer due to city reimbursement delays, disappointing local merchants.
San Francisco's Phoenix Hotel, a favorite of touring musicians, to shutter at year's end
A favorite hotel of touring musicians in San Francisco's Tenderloin will close for good at the end of the year.
A favorite hotel of touring musicians in San Francisco's Tenderloin will close for good at the end of the year.