New pop-up shops aim to address downtown San Francisco's vacant storefront problem
A new San Francisco city program, ‘Vacant to Vibrant’, is hoping to fill some of the downtown areas large number of vacant storefronts, and bring new foot traffic to the area. Bay Area non-profit SF New Deal, which helped spearhead the program, is helping 17 new pop-up shops open their doors on Friday.
Downtown San Jose showing signs of a rebound post-pandemic
Visit San Jose says they just welcomed 11,000 people downtown this past weekend for the Rock and Roll Half-Marathon, and they’re set to host 160 more events in 2023.
Oakland merchants plan to strike, small businesses hurting due to crime
Oakland Vietnamese staple Le Cheval is the latest restaurant to close its doors due to crime. Meanwhile, merchants all over Oakland plan to go on strike after Oakland failed to meet the deadline that would grant them state funding for retail crime.
Oakland businesses to go on strike Tuesday over crime
Oakland merchants closed their doors Tuesday to protest crime that is hurting their businesses.
How a potential government shutdown could jeopardize SF Fleet Week
We are now just one week away from a possible federal government shutdown and that could impact upcoming Fleet Week activities.
Oakland businesses plan to strike on Tuesday, demand public safety resources
More than 200 Oakland businesses are planning to strike Tuesday morning to demand the city put more resources into public safety and provide resources for merchants.
Oakland police bring back old strategy: foot patrols in commercial districts
The city of Oakland has brought back a policing strategy that it has not used in years: foot patrols in commercial districts.
Oakland restaurants fed up with car break-ins explore private parking and security
As car break-ins and thefts continue to plague the City of Oakland, a number of restaurants in the area tell KTVU they are fed up with it.
South Bay braces for economic tsunami from Beyoncé's arrival, concert
South Bay businesses brace for economic tsunami as Beyoncé, fans arrive for her Levi's Stadium concert.
Cafe International, beloved Lower Haight fixture, closed while owner contemplates future
A landmark San Francisco café has closed its doors for now, posting a note for patrons that the owner has been plagued by shoplifting, extortion and threats of violence.
Video: Multiple Oakland businesses robbed after thieves ram cars into garage doors
Burglars rammed cars into the entrances of multiple Uptown Oakland businesses to break in over the weekend, which has left the owners in a bit of shock over what happened.
50-year-old martial arts academy in Oakland faces foreclosure
An Oakland man is in danger of losing his martial arts academy due to financial troubles after being in business for 50 years.
Eviction may shut down Mike's Diner Bar after 29 years in Palo Alto
Mike Wallau says he’s been at the location for 29 years and wants to stay, but the owner says the eviction is about more than paying rent late for one month.
Man arrested for allegedly punching SF shop owner after being told to stop urinating in street
Charges have been brought against a suspect after allegedly punching a San Francisco business owner in the face after being told to stop urinating in the streets.
Philz Coffee to close original 24th Street Mission location in San Francisco
San Francisco's home-grown coffee brand is closing its original location. Philz Coffee will close its 24th Street store in the Mission District as their lease comes to an end and they've decided not to renew.
Surveillance video: Martinez bar vandalized, burgled soon after grand opening
There was a setback for a women-owned business that just celebrated its grand opening. Less than two days after it opened in downtown Martinez, a thief was quick to vandalize and steal from the business.
Security guards threaten San Jose street vendor, city to hold resource fair to improve safety
San Jose plans resource fair to help improve safety for street vendors as two security guards caught on tape threatening a vendor in latest incident.
New entrepreneurial business booming in California
While it's true that California is seeing a lot of high-profile layoffs, with some folks choosing to leave the state, one undeniable trend remains true: Since the end of WWII, the Golden State continues to be the leading incubator of business.
San Francisco hoping new downtown bars indicate a boom is coming
San Francisco's Office of Economic and Workforce Development says the city now stands about 45% office occupancy, the highest since the pandemic, but still far below where it would like to be.
Night Markets coming to SF's Sunset District this fall
City leaders from San Francisco are hoping to activate the city in the evenings by hosting night markets in the Sunset District. The event, set to be held along Irving Street kicks off in September.