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How to protect yourself from poor air quality | Fired OPD chief feels 'vindicated' after new report | 50 years of Everett and Jones

Tag: immigrant owned businesses

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

‘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

‘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 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.

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 inBusiness

A Brazilian attorney in East Oakland helps other Latino immigrants pursue their dreams

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

Natalia Vieira Santanna wasn’t supposed to stay in the U.S. Now, she runs a successful immigration law firm in Fruitvale.

Posted inArts & Community

East Bay Iranians organize local condemnation of state violence against women and others in Iran

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas December 21, 2022December 23, 2022

Several Bay Area cities have passed resolutions decrying ongoing human rights abuses in Iran. The effort started in Berkeley and Oakland.

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National pride, ethical qualms, and family: Oaklanders talk about the World Cup

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas December 16, 2022December 17, 2022

An Argentinian, Brit, and Mexican-American reflect on what soccer and this year’s cup mean to them.

Posted inArts & Community

Oakland Moroccans lose the World Cup but win community and connection

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas December 15, 2022December 15, 2022

The Bay Area doesn’t have a large Moroccan community, but this year’s tournament brought them together.

Posted inBusiness

From horse-drawn carriages to electric cars: After 145 years, Oakland auto repair shop changes hands

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas December 8, 2022December 8, 2022

George V. Arth & Son has served East Bay drivers since the 1870s, but the family has decided to sell and move on.

Posted inBusiness

Fast food franchises have a tight grip on Eastmont. The city wants to change that

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas November 30, 2022December 1, 2022

Oakland is hoping to persuade McDonald’s and Taco Bell to remove a deed restriction so the Black Cultural Zone’s market hall can succeed.

Josh Rosenberg, owner of Commonwealth hangs out of the bar located on Telegraph Avenue.
Posted inArts & Community

Where to watch the 2022 World Cup in the East Bay

Ricky Rodas headshotAvatar photo by Ricky Rodas and Jose Fermoso November 18, 2022December 1, 2022

Cheering on the USA, Mexico, Senegal, or South Korea? Here’s some gathering spots in Oakland and Berkeley for international soccer’s greatest competition.

Posted inBusiness

One of Fruitvale’s only optometry practices faithfully serves its patients

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas November 3, 2022November 3, 2022

Payam and Genesta Zarehbin Irani run Fruitvale Optometry, a bilingual business that caters to the neighborhood’s Latino communities.

Posted inBusiness

For Temescal’s only tailor, craft is culture

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas September 15, 2022September 15, 2022

Bolivian-born Gabriel Escobar’s father, mother, and grandfather were expert tailors. He continues their legacy in his North Oakland shop.

pedestrians walking down the sidewalk in the Fruitvale District
Posted inBusiness

How are Oakland’s Latino businesses doing?

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas August 10, 2022August 10, 2022

Fruitvale is bustling, but Latino businesses still need help, says the president of the Oakland Latino Chamber of Commerce.

Posted inBusiness

A Sri Lankan chef says goodbye to her longtime Oakland cafe

Avatar photoRicky Rodas headshot by Amir Aziz and Ricky Rodas August 3, 2022August 3, 2022

Chef Anula Edirisinghe said she’s closing her downtown Oakland restaurant due to rising rent and slow foot traffic in downtown.

Posted inBusiness

Small businesses can get free website design from Hack the Hood

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas June 2, 2022June 2, 2022

The Oakland-based nonprofit teaches youth to build websites. Local small businesses can apply now for the program.

Posted inBusiness

‘What Jun did here will not disappear’: Community members mourn slain restaurant owner, call for justice

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas May 25, 2022May 26, 2022

Lucky Three Seven co-owner Artgel “Jun” Anabo was shot outside of his East Oakland restaurant one week ago. His friends and family gathered there today to honor his legacy.

Posted inBusiness

Helping Oakland’s immigrant business owners get online—and get to the next level

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas March 31, 2022March 31, 2022

Unity Council’s Onward Oakland: Adelante Oakland program helps Fruitvale entrepreneurs build their digital presence, apply for permits, and more.

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