Rent hike, multiple break-ins lead Oakland's Ale Industries to announce closure
A popular brewery in Oakland's Fruitvale District announced Tuesday it is calling it quits, partly blaming the closure on rising crime.
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A popular brewery in Oakland's Fruitvale District announced Tuesday it is calling it quits, partly blaming the closure on rising crime.
Members of the Australian American Chamber of Commerce in San Francisco have organized an event to give visitors and residents a more balanced view of the city amid the so-called "doom loop" narrative.
The mayor of Oakland on Tuesday touted a new pilot program that will allow people working in or visiting downtown Oakland to park in a secure parking garage for a flat $5 fee seven days a week.
Halloween usually means big business for Diddams Party & Toy Store but this year sales were looking scary until the manager's daughter made a TikTok video. Betty Yu reports. (10-29-23)
Small business operators who say they play by the rules are protesting a planned 90-day ban on street vendors in San Francisco's Mission District. José Martínez reports. (10-26-23)
A long-operating business in the South Bay's Blossom Hill neighborhood that plans to close next spring is already drawing fans who want to enjoy the greasy spoon's burgers as many times as possible before the end.
Distractions on Haight Street in San Francisco is one of the famed neighborhood's oldest shops. Sunday was its last day in business.
Distractions on Haight Street in San Francisco is one of the famed neighborhood's oldest shops. Sunday was its last day in business. Betty Yu reports. (10-22-23) Read more here
Two hotly anticipated San Francisco restaurants are officially opening their doors this weekend, betting big on the city.
Sympathetic patrons from across the state came to support a San Francisco street vendor whose hot dog cart was pushed over by a city inspector last Sunday. Da Lin reports. (10-7-23)
Seventeen businesses just launched in downtown San Francisco as part of a public-private partnership to boost business amid high office-vacancy rates. Kenny Choi reports. (10-6-23)
An Oakland restaurateur trying to help her city thrive is calling it quits after customers' fear of crime left her with empty tables and little hope for a turnaround.
An Oakland restaurateur trying to help her city thrive is calling it quits after customers' fear of crime left her with empty tables. Andrea Nakano reports. (10-5-23)
When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments.
Two celebrated Oakland restaurants closed on Saturday. Their owners said ongoing crime killed their businesses.
Over 200 Oakland business owners who are fed up with crime in the city participated in a one-day strike Tuesday to bring attention to what they call lack of action from officials.
More than 200 Oakland businesses are prepared to go on "strike" next week in an effort to bring attention to how crime is hurting their bottom lines.
More than 200 Oakland businesses are prepared to go on "strike" next week in an effort to bring attention to how crime is hurting their bottom lines. Andrea Nakano reports. (9-22-23) Read more here
One restaurant owner is cautiously optimistic that downtown San Francisco is rebounding from years of work-from-home doldrums. Wilson Walker reports. (9-21-23)
Oakland mayor Sheng Thao unveiled a new initiative designed to revitalize the city's commercial areas. José Martínez reports. (9-14-23)
A taco truck operator in San Jose is drawing customers from all over the Bay Area with his specialty menu item: a huge taco the size of a whole pizza folded in half.
East San Jose native Daniel Ortega never went to college nor did he finish high school but he's a business success nevertheless. Len Ramirez reports. (9-7-23) Read more here
After 16 years in San Francisco's Mission District, popular vegan Mexican restaurant Gracias Madre closed this week.
Some businesses in San Francisco's Japantown say they have noticed an increase in sales this year as the city reports it is one of many neighborhoods trending upwards in revenue so far in 2023 compared to before the pandemic.
Salmon fishers across the state are pivoting to stay afloat after the salmon fishing season was canceled earlier this year.
