Small Business

A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

A pro-Palestinian protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Oakland on Saturday. Nearby businesses say they're optimistic it will be peaceful.

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.

Fossil fuel companies can claim victory after a 30% solar tax credit is set to end this year.

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.

Jerry, Phil and others may be gone, but the music lives on.

Oasis a beloved San Francisco nightclub, known for cabaret and drag shows, announced its impending closure on Monday.

The popular Sunset Night Market won’t return this summer due to city reimbursement delays, disappointing local merchants.

A favorite hotel of touring musicians in San Francisco's Tenderloin will close for good at the end of the year.

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. 

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. 

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.

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