San Jose City Council increases garage parking rates, but holds off on meter hikes
It took three attempts for the San Jose City Council to reach a compromise Tuesday on contentious parking…
Democratic socialists are on a roll. Can one win on Oakland City Council?
When the canvassers approach the small blue house in Oakland’s San Antonio neighborhood, they find the guy they…
Oakland Coliseum Project Opens Door for Small Businesses to Build Bigger
By Carla Thomas As plans for the redevelopment of the Oakland Coliseum move forward, a key question is…
Oakland Coliseum Project Opens Door for Small Businesses to Build Bigger
By Carla Thomas and Ken Epstein Community members gathered last weekend for an “Eyes on Cuba” conversation with…
This 1987 loophole is being used to evict LA business owners
This story first appeared on The LA Local. PJ Roden had been on a month-to-month lease at her…
Ready to ditch your phone for a film camera? Underdog Film Lab can help
In 2017, four photographers envisioned a photo lab in West Oakland. It seemed like an impossible task when…
California Bill Looks to Shake Up Individual Privacy Litigation
The California Legislature is considering a bill to that would cut back private litigation against companies that engage…
West SoMa entertainment zone launches to boost San Francisco nightlife
A new entertainment zone has launched in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood to help increase foot traffic…
Supervisor rolls out proposals to protect San Francisco’s small businesses
Supervisor Connie Chan has announced a package of policies that could make it easier for small businesses to…
Rock & Brews to host Rolling Bites Food Festival in Sacramento this weekend
Rock & Brews to host Rolling Bites Food Festival in Sacramento this weekend Updated: 12:40 PM PDT Jul…
San Francisco Hotels Generate $12B Economic Impact in 2025
San Francisco hotels generated $12B in 2025.Industry generated more than $2B in tax revenue.Hotel guests spent $8B at…
Honest Staffing Agencies Are Being Undercut, and California Must Act Now
I own a small temporary staffing agency in San Jose. I’m also a Latino business owner, and most…