Marzano owner Manna Tekie says repeated incidents have tested the limits of—but not broken—her will to remain on Park Boulevard.
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The history behind Oakland’s Park Boulevard business corridor—and what’s coming next
A new taco spot and the return of a cat vet, a yoga studio, and a tutoring center are coming soon to Glenview’s storied commercial strip.
Inside an unassuming warehouse in West Oakland is a circus school open to all
The Kinetic Arts Center provides circus, fitness, and dance classes and workshops for all ages and experience levels.
Downtown is a key part of Oakland’s economic engine. How’s it working?
We sifted through economic studies, tax data, and historical records to better understand how our urban center generates revenue for the city.
How Oakland restaurants are dealing with break-ins
As commercial burglaries have increased and resources are stretched thin, many restaurant owners face mounting debt and stress.
Shopping for the holidays? ‘Think Oakland First’
Supporting local businesses — from boutiques to restaurants to arts performances — brings in a cascade of benefits to the city.
12 festive Oakland markets for holiday gift shopping
From the annual Fruitvale Posada to a spooky “Gothmas” market, these free events feature local vendors, live entertainment, and kid-friendly activities.
This Black woman-owned streetwear store is in an East Oakland backyard
Shauncy “Salt” Jackson founded Oakland Don’t Play, a clothing brand showing off Oaklanders’ pride and resisting racism and gentrification.
Longtime Montclair jewelry shop gets new life with new owner and designer
A new woman-owned jewelry store in the Oakland Hills has taken the place of Montclair Jewelers, whose former owner retired after 60 years.
Alameda County food bank workers vote to unionize
Employees hope the decision will lead to better pay and a more unified staff, after the pandemic exposed divisions.
Oakland hits hotel with largest wage theft claim in recent city history
The city’s Department of Workplace and Employment Standards is seeking $400,000 in unpaid wages from the Radisson Hotel.
Fruitvale shop III Antiques & Thangs is a place where you can find—well, exactly that
Phillip Gums III is a former model turned amateur chef and now owner of III Antiques & Thangs in Fruitvale, where his passion for art, glamour, and creativity is on display.
Oakland says Hi Felicia must pay $105,000 to ex-employees
Oakland’s Department of Workplace and Employment Standards accused the now-defunct restaurant of improperly sharing service fees with non-service workers.
West Oakland’s 7th Street was once a Black cultural hub. A new plan aims to restore it
A collective of Bay Area nonprofits, residents, and small businesses—known as 7th Street Thrives—released a report in late September laying out a plan to revitalize West Oakland’s storied Seventh Street corridor.
Run an Oakland cannabis shop? You can get money for extra security
Oakland has $332,000 to help dispensaries and more, but the application deadline is closing.
As other longtime bike shops shutter, Westside Joe’s expands to Oakland
With its first location still up and running in Alameda, Westside Joe’s Bikes opened a second storefront in early August on Oakland’s Piedmont Avenue, making it the only East Bay bicycle shop—and the only woman-owned bike store in the Bay Area—with two locations, according to the owner.
Telegraph Avenue in North Oakland is going to see big changes
One of Oakland’s busiest streets will be transformed from 52nd Street to Berkeley with new bike lanes, bulb-outs, and more.
Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles to permanently close Oakland, Philadelphia locations
Longtime used furniture store Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles is set to close its Oakland and Philadelphia locations due to financial hardship. The Black-owned storefront’s last day on Grand Avenue will be Oct. 22.
There are 2,600 illegal Airbnbs in Oakland. The city could rein them in
The city is working on regulations for short-term rentals, years in the making.
Some Oakland businesses joined a symbolic strike to voice public-safety concerns
Organizers said over 200 businesses were participating in Tuesday’s action, though some merchants and leaders of Oakland business districts said they were not aware of it.