Yoshi's co-founder 'Kaz' Kajimura, who dreamed big, has died

One of the founders of Yoshi's, the Bay Area jazz and blues club, died on Sunday at the age of 82 following a battle with dementia. The club posted the news along with a tribute on social media on Monday. 

East Bay community kitchen providing affordable rates set to close; entrepreneurs ask for help

A commercial-grade community kitchen helping entrepreneurs in the East Bay is shutting down, but the small business owners who rely on it are rallying together and asking for help to keep it open. 

What the U.S. - China tariff pause means for Bay Area businesses

Small business merchants, who rely on Chinese goods, were joyous to learn that they got a three-month reprieve from financial devastation. But many are feeling uncertainty lies ahead.

San Francisco Chinatown Night Market named no. 1 by USA Today

On Friday, San Francisco Chinatown kicked off a series of night markets that will last for at least the next five months.

Business owner facing steep tariffs tests whether people will pay for 'Made in USA'

A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.

San Francisco shop owner to give away $25,000 of rare coins in scavenger hunt

A San Francisco coin collector and shop owner is giving away rare, collectible coins and other historical items in a scavenger hunt this weekend.

San Francisco food truck opening pop-up shop thanks to downtown revitalization

A program that activates vacant spaces and storefronts in San Francisco is expanding this summer with a popular taco truck getting a pop-up brick and mortar space in the Union Square area.

Thieves ram stolen car into Campbell camera store in early morning burglary: police

A South Bay camera store that's been a staple in the community for nearly a century was burglarized this week after a car rammed through the store's front entrance. 

Treasury Department halts enforcement of BOI requirements: What to know

The Treasury Department announced that it is suspending enforcement of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements. Here's what to know.

Olivera Egg Ranch in San Jose closing for good at the end of March

The Olivera Egg Ranch will close for good next month and staff members say the ranch will be sold, making room for new homes to be built.

SJ business owners decry economic impact of VTA expansion

Several east San Jose business owners complained, on Wednesday, that VTA's expansion of the Alum Rock light rail line to Eastridge Mall is causing traffic disruptions and closures that are hurting their bottom lines.

Blackout Holiday Market showcases Black entrepreneurs in Oakland

The holiday shopping season is underway in downtown Oakland, supporting black entrepreneurs at the Blackout Holiday Market.

New Castro business touted as success story of SF's First Year Free Program

The grand opening of a new wellness center in San Francisco's Castro District is being touted as a success story of the city's First Year Free Program. The program, which was extended earlier this year, waives permit fees for small businesses.