Every Day is a Picnic for This Bay Area Business
Beautiful, elegant and luxurious setups have helped Picnics in the Bay succeed, even though the business started during the pandemic....
21
Mar
03
Mar
The Daily Fix Nutrition Brings Healthy Treats to Richmond
New Latina-owned Richmond business Daily Fix Nutrition offers shakes, donuts, teas and coffees that are high in nutrients but low in sugar....
04
Feb
County Supervisors Place Temporary Cap on Third-Party Delivery Fees
The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a temporary 15% cap on fees charged by services such as DoorDash for restaurant orders and deliveries....
01
Feb
Pandemic, Social Media Give Home Food Businesses a Boost
With so many people losing their jobs and looking for new ways to support their families, Richmond’s underground food culture has grown during the pandemic and become more visible on...
25
Jan
Small Businesses Rely on Community as COVID-19 Continues
With many small businesses hampered by stay-at-home orders and unable to get financial help from the government, they're relying on new and established clientele....
19
Jan
‘Sacrifice,’ Love and Well-Rolled Burritos Make Taqueria Chavinda a Richmond Staple
Strong ties with the South Richmond community have helped Taqueria Chavinda stay profitable even during the pandemic....
16
Dec
City Council Votes to Explore Lowering Business License Tax Rates
The Richmond City Council voted to look into potential reductions to the soon-to-be revised business license tax, which voters shifted to a gross receipts model....
30
Nov
Closings Worry Point Richmond Business Owners
The economic downturn caused by the coronavirus has had a significant effect on Point Richmond, leading to the closure of Brezo Restaurant and Starbucks....
26
Oct
Gyms and Patrons Finding New Ways to Work Out During Pandemic
Contra Costa County's move into the red tier of California's reopening system means local gyms can reopen for indoor workouts — but with a few changes....
18
Oct
How Would Prop. 15 Impact California’s Housing Crisis?
Opponents and some supporters of Prop. 15 worry it could encourage cities to favor retail over housing, but some research suggests that may not be the case....
06
Oct
Who’s Really Paying For That $10 Uber Ride? Surprise: It’s Your Driver
Gig workers often earn less than minimum wage and work long hours with no pay at all in potentially dangerous conditions, say opponents of Proposition 22....
05
Sep
Fresh ‘Produce Is In Full Swing’ at Richmond Farmers Market
The Richmond Certified Farmers Market, which has been selling fresh, local produce since 1984, continues to operate every Friday as an essential service....
13
Aug
Mobile Teeth-Whitening Business Booms During Pandemic
The coronavirus outbreak has hurt many Richmond businesses, but Pearly Whites is doing well, likely thanks to a careful setup and lower prices than a dentist....
05
Aug
A Barber Revolution Starts With a Bus
James Miggins thought "barber shops are going to die" before the coronavirus outbreak hit, so he opened Lé Tour de Fade, a personal, mobile barber chair....
03
Aug
Adding More Color to Corporate Boards: New Bill Demands More Diversity
A bill introduced in the California Assembly would require public corporations based in California to have at least one board member who is a racial minority....
