Cliff's Variety windows shattered, SF Castro business owner asks for 'good vibes'
The display windows of a popular San Francisco Castro business were smashed overnight, the business owner tells us.
Sonoma County voters to decide on Measure J — future of large-scale farms
This November, voters in Sonoma County will decide on a contentious ballot measure that would impact large-scale farms.
New Castro business touted as success story of SF's First Year Free Program
The grand opening of a new wellness center in San Francisco's Castro District is being touted as a success story of the city's First Year Free Program. The program, which was extended earlier this year, waives permit fees for small businesses.
Legacy specialty shop to close after 46 years in San Francisco's Chinatown
Dragon Seed's owner, Henrietta Tam, said running the business isn't sustainable, especially at her age. She's hoping someone can buy the store, and help her carry on Dragon Seed's history and craft.
Fire guts family-owned San Francisco hardware store, one hospitalized
A longtime San Francisco hardware store went up in flames Sunday morning, sending one person to the hospital and causing major damage.
Popular Mediterranean, Spanish restaurant closes in Oakland
It's last call for Shakewell Restaurant, an Oakland restaurant with a cuisine fusing Mediterranean and Spanish flavors together.
Community supports iconic SF ice cream shop burglarized
Loyal customers of San Francisco's iconic ice cream shop, Mitchell's, came out for a scoop and to show support on Sunday after the store was burglarized ahead of the weekend.
Restaurants in San Francisco NoPa hit by burglars overnight
Small businesses in San Francisco NoPa neighborhood are frustrated by a number of break-ins in the last two weeks.
First black-owned comedy club opens in San Francisco
San Francisco's newest addition to its nightlife is a new comedy club and cocktail lounge 18 years in the making.
Berkeley small business donated uniforms to Ukrainian Olympians
A small business out of Berkeley designing gymnastics uniforms is going out of its way to show support for Ukrainian Olympians by donating uniforms.
$15M in grants offered to diverse, small businesses in Oakland
Kaiser Permanente is partnering with organizations in shelling out millions of dollars for Oakland small businesses.
West Oakland launches new night market to revitalize the neighborhood
West Oakland is home to a new night market that launched Thursday night.
Beloved Oakland bookstore on 'shaky ground,' best-selling author rallies community for help
A call for help for the owner of a beloved, long-running neighborhood bookstore in Oakland following illness and a downturn in business on the heels of the pandemic.
SF-based online store Dare Fashion suffers $300,000 in losses after office burglary
Thieves stole $300,000 in equipment and merchandise from a small business in San Francisco in early May. Dare Fashion sells inclusive clothing online, and manufactures its products in the Bay Area.
Chinese mom's South Bay business transforms lives of special needs students
One mom’s quest to help her own son with special needs is now helping so many others in the community.
Merchants in Noe Valley demand delay in road repairs to protect businesses
A group of small business owners along 24th Street in Noe Valley are frustrated, asking the city to postpone a road repair project that could threaten business.
Pizza shop pranked with large order, saved by local business owner's generosity
A prank caller duped PizzAroma's Maumee location in Ohio into baking 16 large pizzas, which were never picked up, resulting in a $112 loss.
Block party series to support San Jose small businesses kicks off
The event will highlight small businesses each month until October in different business districts throughout downtown San Jose.
Popular Italian restaurant in San Francisco pivoting amid tough economic realities
Popular casual Italian restaurant Che Fico Alimentari in San Francisco is pivoting its business strategy. It's not exactly closing for good, but they are making some big changes due to tough economic realities.
Valuable coins placed throughout San Francisco by shop owner for scavenger hunt
A San Francisco coin collector and shop owner in the Marina District plans to give away $10,000 worth of rare coins in a scavenger hunt. The hunt begins Friday.