Supporters to turn in signatures this week for $30 minimum wage measure in Alameda County
Supporters of a $30 minimum wage initiative in Alameda County say they are turning in nearly double the signatures needed to qualify for the November ballot. They plan to turn in those signatures this week.
Supporters of a $30 minimum wage initiative in Alameda County say they are turning in nearly double the signatures needed to qualify for the November ballot. They plan to turn in those signatures this week.
San Jose businesses gear up for multi-week World Cup boost
With the World Cup kicking off next week, businesses across San Jose are preparing for a massive influx of soccer fans—and they are hoping the economic benefits will stretch far beyond downtown.
With the World Cup kicking off next week, businesses across San Jose are preparing for a massive influx of soccer fans—and they are hoping the economic benefits will stretch far beyond downtown.
Plank in Oakland's Jack London Square to close after nearly 12 years
One of Jack London Square's most recognizable businesses is preparing to close its doors after nearly 12 years on the Oakland waterfront.
One of Jack London Square's most recognizable businesses is preparing to close its doors after nearly 12 years on the Oakland waterfront.
Inside Oakland's Bake Sum Bakery
Joyce Tang pivoted to a pop-up called “Bake Sum,” serving creative Asian American treats that quickly built a devoted following across the east bay. Now, six years later, Oakland's Bake Sum has earned national buzz, a “best bakery in the east bay” title from nosh readers, a brand-new cookbook — and a second east bay location. Joyce Tang, owner of Bake Sum, shares here story.
Joyce Tang pivoted to a pop-up called “Bake Sum,” serving creative Asian American treats that quickly built a devoted following across the east bay. Now, six years later, Oakland's Bake Sum has earned national buzz, a “best bakery in the east bay” title from nosh readers, a brand-new cookbook — and a second east bay location. Joyce Tang, owner of Bake Sum, shares here story.
College graduates face tough job market as AI reshapes hiring process
With another 4 million college graduates preparing to enter the workforce, a new generation of jobseekers is facing an increasingly competitive market — and a hiring process being transformed by artificial intelligence.
With another 4 million college graduates preparing to enter the workforce, a new generation of jobseekers is facing an increasingly competitive market — and a hiring process being transformed by artificial intelligence.
AAPI spotlight: Chef Reina’s vegan Filipino revolution
For AAPI Heritage Month, we spotlight Chef Reina Montenegro, a Dumaguete City native whose journey from the Philippines to the Bay Area transformed into a powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and culinary activism. Today, she’s celebrated for pioneering Filipino vegan cuisine across the Peninsula and San Francisco.
For AAPI Heritage Month, we spotlight Chef Reina Montenegro, a Dumaguete City native whose journey from the Philippines to the Bay Area transformed into a powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and culinary activism. Today, she’s celebrated for pioneering Filipino vegan cuisine across the Peninsula and San Francisco.
BART legacy car to become Arthur Mac’s new dining space in Hayward
Arthur Mac’s Big Snack is opening its third and largest location in downtown Hayward, featuring a restored 1990s Class A BART train car.
Arthur Mac’s Big Snack is opening its third and largest location in downtown Hayward, featuring a restored 1990s Class A BART train car.
Novato small businesses unite to fight rising costs of inflation, oil shock
Small business owners in Novato gathered to strengthen networking and collaboration in response to rising costs and economic pressures.
Small business owners in Novato gathered to strengthen networking and collaboration in response to rising costs and economic pressures.
Dave & Buster's preparing for Jack London Square grand opening Monday
A major name in entertainment is officially joining Oakland’s Jack London Square. Dave & Buster's is scheduled to hold a grand opening ceremony Monday at its new home located at 55 Harrison Street.
A major name in entertainment is officially joining Oakland’s Jack London Square. Dave & Buster's is scheduled to hold a grand opening ceremony Monday at its new home located at 55 Harrison Street.
Job hugging: staying put, planning the exit
Even though the job market appears to be slowing down, a new study suggests many workers may actually be preparing for their next move. John Woods, founding director of the University of Phoenix Career Institute, gives insight.
Even though the job market appears to be slowing down, a new study suggests many workers may actually be preparing for their next move. John Woods, founding director of the University of Phoenix Career Institute, gives insight.
Consumer confidence hits record low amid Iran war fears, K-shaped economy concerns
U.S. consumer confidence fell to its lowest level on record this month, driven by fears over rising costs tied to the ongoing war in Iran, even as official government data suggests the broader economy remains relatively stable.
U.S. consumer confidence fell to its lowest level on record this month, driven by fears over rising costs tied to the ongoing war in Iran, even as official government data suggests the broader economy remains relatively stable.
Can AI fix housing delays?
California needs hundreds of thousands of new homes, yet major projects from housing to infrastructure are plagued by delays and rising costs. KP Reddy of Zero RFI explains what’s broken and how AI is changing the equation.
California needs hundreds of thousands of new homes, yet major projects from housing to infrastructure are plagued by delays and rising costs. KP Reddy of Zero RFI explains what’s broken and how AI is changing the equation.
The future of work in the AI era
The list of tech companies based in Silicon Valley and beyond that are cutting jobs is long, and while there was a lot of concern that artificial intelligence would replace workers, many analysts say that's not the reality. Marcus Mossberger, workforce strategy expert, gives insight.
The list of tech companies based in Silicon Valley and beyond that are cutting jobs is long, and while there was a lot of concern that artificial intelligence would replace workers, many analysts say that's not the reality. Marcus Mossberger, workforce strategy expert, gives insight.
Picco turns 20: a Marin milestone
Twenty years in the restaurant industry is no small feat—and Restaurant Picco is celebrating in style. From English pea risotto to barolo-glazed beef rib, the restaurant is revisiting fan-favorite dishes that helped define its legacy. Bill Higgins, owner of Restaurant Picco, and Michael Reyes, executive Chef, talk success.
Twenty years in the restaurant industry is no small feat—and Restaurant Picco is celebrating in style. From English pea risotto to barolo-glazed beef rib, the restaurant is revisiting fan-favorite dishes that helped define its legacy. Bill Higgins, owner of Restaurant Picco, and Michael Reyes, executive Chef, talk success.
Tariff refund requests
The Trump administration begins to accept applications from businesses seeking refunds in tariffs, months after the supreme court ruled that the president had no legal authority to impose them. Vinod K. Aggarwal, UC Berkeley Professor of Politics, gives insight.
The Trump administration begins to accept applications from businesses seeking refunds in tariffs, months after the supreme court ruled that the president had no legal authority to impose them. Vinod K. Aggarwal, UC Berkeley Professor of Politics, gives insight.
Europe's worst energy crisis coming our way
The International Energy Agency delivered this ominous message: in six weeks, Europe will be out of jet fuel. San Francisco Airport, which has many flights to and from Europe that could be reduced or outright canceled. This politically driven economic disease is sure to spread worldwide.
The International Energy Agency delivered this ominous message: in six weeks, Europe will be out of jet fuel. San Francisco Airport, which has many flights to and from Europe that could be reduced or outright canceled. This politically driven economic disease is sure to spread worldwide.
Oakland to begin ticketing at Sunday parking meters as grace period ends
Oakland drivers who fail to pay for Sunday parking will now face tickets as the city’s months-long grace period officially draws to a close.
Oakland drivers who fail to pay for Sunday parking will now face tickets as the city’s months-long grace period officially draws to a close.
Fuel price impacts felt by truckers, small businesses as inflation's grip tightens
The impact of the war in Iran is still being felt in the Bay Area, whether its at the pump or the Port of Oakland. Some industries are being hit harder than most.
The impact of the war in Iran is still being felt in the Bay Area, whether its at the pump or the Port of Oakland. Some industries are being hit harder than most.
San-Mateo based GoPro plans layoffs affecting nearly a quarter of workforce
GoPro plans to cut nearly a quarter of its workforce this year as part of a restructuring effort to reduce costs, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
GoPro plans to cut nearly a quarter of its workforce this year as part of a restructuring effort to reduce costs, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Rising oil prices threaten global food security
Global food costs keep climbing, and farmers are feeling the squeeze. The U.N.’s FAO reports another jump in prices, while the U.S. exports phosphate fertilizers even as domestic shortages hit spring planting. William Burke, an agricultural economist, at The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, gives insight.
Global food costs keep climbing, and farmers are feeling the squeeze. The U.N.’s FAO reports another jump in prices, while the U.S. exports phosphate fertilizers even as domestic shortages hit spring planting. William Burke, an agricultural economist, at The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, gives insight.