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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oakland's Colonial Donuts robbed at gunpoint
Surveillance video inside Oakland’s Colonial Donuts shows the terrifying moment employees were robbed at gunpoint.
Surveillance video inside Oakland’s Colonial Donuts shows the terrifying moment employees were robbed at gunpoint.
Police on search for Redwood City small business robbery suspect
The Redwood City Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect connected to two armed robberies against small businesses.
The Redwood City Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect connected to two armed robberies against small businesses.
San Jose 'Night Market' aims to rebuild community and support businesses after the pandemic
Some businesses in downtown San Jose have been slow to recover economically since the pandemic and organizers hope the block parties will help turn things around.
Some businesses in downtown San Jose have been slow to recover economically since the pandemic and organizers hope the block parties will help turn things around.
SF supervisor calls for moratorium on new cannabis retailer applications
San Francisco supervisor and mayoral candidate Ahsha Safai is calling for a moratorium on new applications for cannabis retailers.
San Francisco supervisor and mayoral candidate Ahsha Safai is calling for a moratorium on new applications for cannabis retailers.
The Cats restaurant in Los Gatos relaunching under new ownership
The building was originally opened in 1896 as a roadhouse, and then it became The Cats in 1967. The new owner says he wants to keep things the same, all while bringing a freshness to the restaurant and its menu.
The building was originally opened in 1896 as a roadhouse, and then it became The Cats in 1967. The new owner says he wants to keep things the same, all while bringing a freshness to the restaurant and its menu.
Thieves break into multiple businesses during overnight hours in Oakland Chinatown and commercial areas
Restaurants, beauty salons, coffee shops and convenience stores in various parts of Oakland were targeted by thieves in the overnight hours Thursday. Surveillance videos show caravans of thieves pulling up in vehicles, using tools and taking their time breaking into shops.
Restaurants, beauty salons, coffee shops and convenience stores in various parts of Oakland were targeted by thieves in the overnight hours Thursday. Surveillance videos show caravans of thieves pulling up in vehicles, using tools and taking their time breaking into shops.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.