San Jose prepares fines after Vietnam Town managers miss code compliance deadline
SAN JOSE OFFICIALS are cracking down on alleged mismanagement in Vietnam Town. But the plaza’s landlords aren’t budging.…
JPMorganChase Marks A Year of Support for Wildfire Recovery
LOS ANGELES, January 06, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, JPMorganChase announced its continued investment in Los Angeles’s wildfire recovery efforts, reaffirming…
SJ eyes compliance enforcement at troubled Vietnam Town plaza after merchant lawsuit
SAN JOSE OFFICIALS have long known about mismanagement concerns surrounding Little Saigon’s signature commercial center. They’re taking action…
Sacramento’s Shop 916 program offers holiday gift card bonuses
BRINGS A BOOST. THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. SEASON AT CAPITAL BOOKS IS A TIME FOR OWNER ROSS ROZEK TO…
Want to support local makers? Eastside holiday markets are back
This story was originally published by Boyle Heights Beat on Friday. All December, local pop-ups and community arts…
Holiday Gift Guide 2025 with a French & Local Touch
The holidays are here, and so is our annual MerciSF Holiday Gift Guide! Every year we love to…
A gift guide for book lovers, from indie Oakland booksellers
There’s something magical about the Staff Picks shelf at an independent bookstore. The personality in the handwriting, the…
Small businesses could get a big tax break under Oakland plan
Small and new Oakland businesses could get significant tax breaks under a plan announced today by two councilmembers…
As BART extension progresses, East San Jose small businesses struggle amid construction
CAPITOL EXPRESSWAY HAS TURNED INTO A NIGHTMARE near the light rail connector expansion — and local businesses are…
San Francisco’s new Sunset District supe resigns a week after being sworn in
A week after she was sworn in as San Francisco’s District 4 supervisor, Beya Alcaraz will be stepping…
Sacramento offers $200K grants for Stockton Blvd projects
By Sacramento City Express The City of Sacramento is now accepting applications for $200,000 in grant funding available…
Calif. Black Chamber of Commerce Is Helping to Expand Broadband Access
Antonio Ray Harvey,California Black Media The California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) is joining hands with state government…