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Do you wonder whether you need a lawyer?  

Sponsored by Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer June 8, 2023June 8, 2023

There’s no cost to call and explain your circumstances to the intake clerk. Ideally, gather your thoughts and some documents first.

A man in a blue suit and another man in a black tuxedo cut a red ribbon with scissors while surrounding by ten other onlookers in evening wear. Two women are wearing 1920s-style evening gowns.
Posted inBusiness

With Fluid510, the duo behind Port Bar brings another queer-friendly nightclub to Oakland

by Brandy Collins June 6, 2023June 6, 2023

The 5,000-square-foot social club and event space in Uptown was created to serve Oakland’s LGBTQ community and beyond.

Alondra Hernandez checks her phone while sitting at a table with a cup of to-go coffee inside a cafe.
Posted inNosh

‘We want a seat at the table’: Oakland fast food workers fight for regulations

by Justo Robles June 2, 2023June 2, 2023

Two Latina workers talk about the precarious conditions in the local fast food industry that led them to speak up in favor of the FAST Recovery Act.

The owner of Al-Maida market, Sayed Muhammad, stands behind the shop's counter with various products on a shelf behind him.
Posted inBusiness

Community rallies around Al-Maida market and restaurant after burglary

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas May 24, 2023May 24, 2023

The family-owned North Oakland shop’s entrance was recently smashed apart by a truck but neighbors have rallied to support it.

Posted inBusiness

Fruitvale merchants say ‘ya basta’ to ongoing violence, citing a lack of support from Oakland officials

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla May 23, 2023May 23, 2023

A group of small-business owners presented a list of demands to city leaders on Tuesday, addressing public safety in the neighborhood.

Posted inArts & Community

A ‘cabinet of curiosities’ bookstore is coming to Oakland

by C.J. Hirschfield May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

The subterranean bar and cafe Clio’s Bookshop will offer an intellectual kaleidoscope of books organized by era and an array of literary events.

Posted inBusiness

‘A taste from home’: Despite a war, a small shop brings Ukrainian and Russian foods to Oakland

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas May 9, 2023May 9, 2023

When Suman Acharya purchased Euromix Delicatessen in 2021, he didn’t foresee how a distant conflict would upend the global supply chain.

Posted inBusiness

Broken guitars and dirty sneakers: What does the future of repair look like in Oakland?

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas May 5, 2023May 5, 2023

We asked a DIY researcher, sneaker cleaner, guitar repair person, and a knife salesman about the state of local repair shops.

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Comcast kicking off a faster, more reliable network

Sponsored by Comcast Corporation April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

Xfinity 10G Network is coming to Oakland, along with a device to stay connected when Nature knocks out the power.

Trader Joe's facade
Posted inNosh

The first West Coast Trader Joe’s to unionize is in Oakland

by Eve Batey April 24, 2023April 25, 2023

Workers at the Trader Joe’s in Rockridge have voted to unionize following allegations of union-busting, worker harassment and rat infestation.

Posted inBusiness

‘A restaurant for all kinds of people’: Tigrai Cafe showcases Tigrayan culture

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas April 20, 2023April 20, 2023

After 18 years of working various jobs, Feven Kahsay’s family achieved their dream of opening a restaurant in Oakland.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Fruitvale safety summit brings community together to discuss violent crime

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas April 18, 2023April 18, 2023

Business owners, residents, and officials debated ways to reduce gun violence, robberies, and other dangers.

Posted inBusiness

Video Room, Oakland’s decades-old video rental shop, is closing

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas April 5, 2023April 5, 2023

Streaming and the pandemic have finally caught up with the Piedmont Avenue staple, which boasts a collection of over 40,000 movies.

Posted inBusiness

A downtown Oakland salon serves as a hangout spot for Oakland’s Mongolian community

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas March 31, 2023March 31, 2023

The hand-painted sign for Saraa Puntsag’s salon has become a beacon for Mongolian immigrants.

Gabriel (left) and Efrain Escobar (right) inside Efrain’s shop, Escobar Tailors, in Pleasant Hill.
Posted inBusiness

Listen: For this Bolivian father and son, tailoring is a way of life

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas March 23, 2023March 23, 2023

Gabriel and Efrain Escobar are continuing the family tradition at their shops in Oakland and Pleasant Hill.

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Awards recognize ‘icons among us’ in Oakland

Sponsored by Comcast Corporation March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

As part of the Black Joy Parade and celebration, three locals are honored for their contributions to fostering racial equality.

Posted inArts & Community

Oakland Asian Cultural Center is hosting its third annual “virtual” night market

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas March 10, 2023March 10, 2023

The online directory, which started during the pandemic, will spotlight local businesses throughout March and April.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

What is a ransomware attack? An expert explains.

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas March 1, 2023March 2, 2023

As Oakland struggles to get systems online, we asked a cybersecurity expert about what makes cities vulnerable, and who’s often behind the attacks.

Posted inBusiness

‘Envios de dinero’: The importance of money transfer businesses in East Oakland

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

Dozens of international delivery shops line the Fruitvale district. It’s a service that has remained despite the neighborhood’s shifting demographics.

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What everyone should know about forced arbitration

Sponsored by Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer February 15, 2023February 14, 2023

Lurking in the fine print of all sorts of agreements we sign is our consent to waive the right to a trial.

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