The Biden administration extended the deadline to March 9, and opened the program to people who didn’t qualify before.
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Oakland adopts new rules to help local small businesses compete for city contracts
A recent study found that Black-owned businesses are “under-utilized” by the city. New rules aim to change that.
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Oakland small businesses can apply for state COVID-19 relief grants, starting February 2
California will give up to $25,000 to qualifying businesses impacted by the pandemic. Here’s how to apply.
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En El Huarache Azteca, una madre y una hija de Oakland sirven delicias de la Ciudad de México
Eva Saavedra y su esposo Juan Chávez solían vender comida en el garaje de su casa en Fruitvale. 20 años después, Eva y su hija Mayra mantienen el negocio a flote.
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Oakland small businesses have two more days to apply for COVID-19 relief grants
Problems with the state’s website prompted officials to extend the application deadline to Jan. 13.
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What does it take to run a pop-up? Oakland food entrepreneurs share lessons and tips
Pop-ups are offering some chefs a unique opportunity to launch businesses during the pandemic.
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Are you a small business tenant in Oakland? Here’s how to get free legal advice
The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights is offering free advice in November and December to small biz owners impacted by the pandemic.
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Beyond business: Oakland’s LGBTQ establishments offer community
For decades, these bars and shops have been support networks, too. The pandemic brings new challenges.
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How Uptown and downtown Oakland bars are surviving the pandemic
We spoke with four nightclub and bar owners about their strategies for safely serving up drinks and food and fun.
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Rasul Oriental Rugs rolls up its wares for good, signaling a changing Oakland
Rasul Salahi escaped Soviet-occupied Afghanistan and sold carpets on Grand Avenue for 24 years, until the pandemic.