Historic kosher bakery in Oakland sold for $1

An Oakland man is now the new owner of what’s believed to be the Bay Area's oldest and possibly the last kosher bakery, acquiring the business for $1.

SF mainstay Lee's Deli shops close its doors for good

Lee's Deli, a mainstay for diners looking for cheap eats in San Francisco's Financial District, has closed its doors for good. People in the area say the closure is a troubling sign for an area that still struggles in the post-pandemic era.

San Francisco Chinatown Celebrates 'Year of the Dragon'

Saturday is Chinese New Year, but the celebrations were already underway in San Francisco on Friday as the sound of fireworks was almost nonstop. 

California fast food workers form statewide union

Fast food workers in California are forming a union with a unique structure. And, it comes at a time when big chains are taking a hard look at wages and menu pricing for the coming year.

Super Bowl 2024 food deals: Here are some of the top bargains

If you are throwing a party or watching the Super Bowl at home, these are some of the best meal deals available for Sunday's big game.

'Too little, too late' - East Oaklanders disappointed In-N-Out is closing

While In-N-Out customers aren’t shocked to hear the restaurant is shutting down, many said the city didn’t do enough. OPD says they've been focusing on this area for months.

Oakland's In-N-Out shuts doors due to crime

Oakland's only In-N-Out restaurant is closing due to crime, restaurant officials said. 

SF Jewish restaurants targeted for boycott

Fliers calling for a boycott of Jewish restaurants in San Francisco are being denounced for bigotry.

Nick's Cove boat shack destroyed in fire

A fire ripped through an iconic boat shack in Marin County on Sunday, according to authorities.

Upscale Mexican restaurant Calavera closes under weight of Oakland crime

A once-popular Oakland eatery became the latest restaurant in the city to shut its doors on Saturday. The owners of decade-old Calavera said increased crime in the city is largely to blame.

Court: Berkeley cannot enforce its ban on natural gas

The city of Berkeley lost its latest legal battle to enforce a ban on natural gas pipes in new construction.

Berkeley's Homemade Café closes on first day of the year, 'Everybody Eats' program will end

A Berkeley café known for its ‘Everybody Eats’ program had a line out the door and around the block on the first day of the year. But this was also Homemade Cafe's last day serving breakfast and lunch. 

McDonald's plans unprecedented growth with the opening of 10,000 new stores in 4 years

McDonald’s expects to open nearly 10,000 restaurants over the next four years, a pace of growth that would be unprecedented even for the world's largest burger chain.

SF small business owners say APEC security has kept customers away

Before this week's summit, San Francisco said the influx of global leaders and CEO's would be good for local businesses. This may not be true for many who work near the APEC security zone and Chinatown. Business owners in the South of Market neighborhood and Chinatown say tight security measures such as road closures have kept customers away. The expected APEC boom has turned into a bust for Manny Ramirez, owner of Bocado located on Folsom Street near Moscone Center where the APEC Summit is being held.

First Denny's drive-thru in California just opened

A Bay Area Denny’s franchise owner was celebrating the grand opening of the chain’s first drive-thru location in California on Monday, with a new restaurant in the city of Kerman in Fresno County. 

Celebrity chef Tyler Florence opens two cafes in SF Union Square

Two new cafés opened up in Union Square Monday, as celebrity chef Tyler Florence joins in the efforts to bring more people to downtown San Francisco.