2 East Bay businesses burglarized but keeping doors open

Burglars hit two East Bay businesses, Clayton Valley Dance Academy and Cali Kid Coral, in Concord. But the owners are refusing to let this setback stop them from opening their doors.

San Francisco nail salon targeted by burglars 3 times in 5 months

A nail salon owner in San Francisco is pleading for burglars to stop targeting her business. Wendy Nguyen has owned The Final Touch 2 on Presidio Avenue in the Laurel Heights neighborhood for ten years. She said her shop has been burglarized three times since July.

Babylon Burning, legacy San Francisco business, vows to rebuild after devastating fire

A fire over the weekend devastated a legacy business in San Francisco. But owner Mike Lynch said he is determined to rebuild with the help of friends and the community.

After nearly 40 years, Sam's Downtown Feed is closing its doors

Sam’s Downtown Feed has been a staple in the community for nearly four decades. The agriculture and pet product store will close its doors at the end of this month.  

Los Altos Hills homeowners create their own network for faster internet service

Since April 2019, Los Altos Hills Community Fiber has been providing high-speed internet service to its 45 subscribers through Next Level Networks. Now, they can upload and download large files faster, and they have one of the fastest residential speeds in the country.

San Francisco couple transform liquor store into a community art studio

A couple in San Francisco said they're doing something to help improve their neighborhood. They've turned a former liquor store into a working studio, art gallery and community gathering spot. The couple said it's more than a business.

A holiday tradition: Christmas tree shopping day after Thanksgiving

The day after Thanksgiving usually has a lot of people shopping, and that includes looking for a Christmas tree. A holiday tradition unfolded at Clancy's Christmas Trees in San Francisco. Business was brisk.

Oakland plumbing business robbed twice at gunpoint

A small business owner in Oakland is concerned for his workers safety after they were robbed at gunpoint twice in recent weeks.

San Francisco ice cream shop gets a scare, but there are no redevelopment plans

A beloved ice cream shop in San Francisco's Richmond District had a scare that a new owner would kick them out and demolish the building to make way for new construction.

East San Jose's Tully Night Market back for a 2nd summer of festivities

The Tully Night Market will be on Tully Road in East San Jose every Wednesday night from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30pm, until October 26. The weekly event was created by San Jose City Council member Maya Esparza to support local artists and vendors.

Beloved North Bay coffee shop, a symbol of the American Dream, may be priced out

In San Rafael, a beloved coffee shop has a potentially fatal problem: landlords unwilling to renew its lease. This is an immigrant American Dream that may become a business obituary.

You can now buy fresh crab off the boat in San Francisco as part of new program

The Port of San Francisco has announced a pilot program that will excite seafood lovers. You can now buy fresh live Dungeness crab off of fishing boats at Fisherman's Wharf. 

Small businesses in Santa Clara Co. soon to be eligible for pandemic relief grants

Small businesses in Santa Clara County will be soon be eligible for $20 million in pandemic relief grants. The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the proposal Tuesday.

Small businesses hope for holiday season boost through shop local campaign

It’s the start of the holiday shopping season and the City of San Jose is trying to give small businesses a boost during the pandemic. The city has launched a campaign called Shop Local SJ.

Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records

Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.