A taste of Guerneville's Saucy Mama's Jook Joint
Yvette Bidegain, owner of Saucy Mama's Jook Joint, and Taosha Harper, her daughter and general manager, talk cultural pride, and the power of sharing Black culinary traditions across generations.
Yvette Bidegain, owner of Saucy Mama's Jook Joint, and Taosha Harper, her daughter and general manager, talk cultural pride, and the power of sharing Black culinary traditions across generations.
Is the State of the Union the best economy ever?
With the President about to speak tomorrow night, very unhappy stock markets, critical to tens of millions of retirement plans, will be listening closely. So, why are those markets so worried?
With the President about to speak tomorrow night, very unhappy stock markets, critical to tens of millions of retirement plans, will be listening closely. So, why are those markets so worried?
Antioch's TNT Smoothie & Juice Bar, community and quality
This Black History Month, we’re spotlighting legacy, ownership, and impact in Contra Costa County. In downtown Antioch, Trevelon Adanandus Jr., founder of TNT Smoothie & Juice Bar, is building more than a juice bar — he’s building legacy.
This Black History Month, we’re spotlighting legacy, ownership, and impact in Contra Costa County. In downtown Antioch, Trevelon Adanandus Jr., founder of TNT Smoothie & Juice Bar, is building more than a juice bar — he’s building legacy.
Oakland's Real Cutie Pies, black-owned, and woman-led
Tiffany Thompson, owner of Real Cutie Pies in Oakland, shares how family recipes turned into a thriving pie shop known for Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding, and Pecan Pie — and why every slice represents legacy, resilience, and generational progress.
Tiffany Thompson, owner of Real Cutie Pies in Oakland, shares how family recipes turned into a thriving pie shop known for Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding, and Pecan Pie — and why every slice represents legacy, resilience, and generational progress.
The cost of money lies
Financial infidelity: hidden debt, secret credit cards, and spending that never makes it onto the shared spreadsheet. Michael McAuliffe, founder and President of Family Credit Management, gives insight on how couples protect both their finances and their trust.
Financial infidelity: hidden debt, secret credit cards, and spending that never makes it onto the shared spreadsheet. Michael McAuliffe, founder and President of Family Credit Management, gives insight on how couples protect both their finances and their trust.
Berkeley’s chocolate masterpieces
The Xocolate Bar is a Latina-owned family business founded by Malena Lopez-Maggi and Clive Brown. What began in arts and crafts evolved into a celebration of chocolate as art, with hand-crafted bonbons that are as beautiful as they are delicious.
The Xocolate Bar is a Latina-owned family business founded by Malena Lopez-Maggi and Clive Brown. What began in arts and crafts evolved into a celebration of chocolate as art, with hand-crafted bonbons that are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Stock Market: Is an A.I. crash possible?
Economic jitters hit the stock market on Thursday, with the Dow, NASDAQ, and the S&P losing digits. This renewed concerns over artificial intelligence (A.I.) prompting a tech sell-off.
Economic jitters hit the stock market on Thursday, with the Dow, NASDAQ, and the S&P losing digits. This renewed concerns over artificial intelligence (A.I.) prompting a tech sell-off.
Woman-owned Oakland business talks flowers & love
The Love Stop Flower Shop, a woman-owned Oakland business that’s been spreading joy for 28 years. From heartfelt bouquets to custom arrangements for life’s special moments, Rosa and her daughter Alondra bring creativity, care, and family tradition to every bloom.
The Love Stop Flower Shop, a woman-owned Oakland business that’s been spreading joy for 28 years. From heartfelt bouquets to custom arrangements for life’s special moments, Rosa and her daughter Alondra bring creativity, care, and family tradition to every bloom.
Santa Rosa Rose Parade canceled: for how long?
A famous North Bay springtime event that's 132 years old has been canceled for this year, raising the question: will it ever return?
A famous North Bay springtime event that's 132 years old has been canceled for this year, raising the question: will it ever return?
San Jose costume shop to close after 47 years
Shortly after opening Friday, a longtime costume shop in San Jose was already bustling with customers.
Shortly after opening Friday, a longtime costume shop in San Jose was already bustling with customers.
TikTok deal creates U.S.-based version, but questions remain about algorithm
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.
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.
Napa building boom aims to bring more Wine Country visitors
Though there are economic doldrums in Wine Country, Napa is expecting big things in the coming two to three years. Napa’s once heavily earthquake-damaged city center is being reborn. That means, one of the world's most famous small cities is getting a major facelift.
Though there are economic doldrums in Wine Country, Napa is expecting big things in the coming two to three years. Napa’s once heavily earthquake-damaged city center is being reborn. That means, one of the world's most famous small cities is getting a major facelift.
Big price hikes coming in 2026
The price of everyday goods and rising health care costs may factor into this year's upcoming midterm elections.
The price of everyday goods and rising health care costs may factor into this year's upcoming midterm elections.
Oakland takes 'critical step' toward bringing Costco to The Town
The city of Oakland took a major step this week toward a proposal to bring a Costco to the former Oakland Army Base.
The city of Oakland took a major step this week toward a proposal to bring a Costco to the former Oakland Army Base.
SF-based Gap Inc. hosts Holiday Makers Market at headquarters
Gap Inc. opened its headquarters for a two-day marketplace featuring more than 50 Bay Area artisans. It highlighted the company’s commitment to local creators and San Francisco’s resurgence.
Gap Inc. opened its headquarters for a two-day marketplace featuring more than 50 Bay Area artisans. It highlighted the company’s commitment to local creators and San Francisco’s resurgence.
Oakland considers a 1-year tax break for small businesses
Qualifying small and new businesses in Oakland could be off the hook from paying business taxes for one year under a proposal unveiled by two city councilmembers and Mayor Barbara Lee.
Qualifying small and new businesses in Oakland could be off the hook from paying business taxes for one year under a proposal unveiled by two city councilmembers and Mayor Barbara Lee.
Tesla investors approve Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package
Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.
Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.
Future of Macy's Union Square location comes into focus
The future of Macy’s flagship store in San Francisco’s Union Square is becoming clearer, more than a year after the retailer announced it was leaving.
The future of Macy’s flagship store in San Francisco’s Union Square is becoming clearer, more than a year after the retailer announced it was leaving.
Can we believe the delayed Federal inflation report?
On Friday, nine days late, the government will release September’s consumer price index report. That could determine if interest rates continue their slow, downward glide, or level off, or go back up.
On Friday, nine days late, the government will release September’s consumer price index report. That could determine if interest rates continue their slow, downward glide, or level off, or go back up.
Can Wine Country 'crush parties' help pull the industry out of its slump?
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.
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.