Agency Gives San Pablo Small Businesses, Economy a Boost
San Pablo City Council on Sept. 3 heard from the city's Economic Development Corporation and moved toward giving its own members a raise....
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Sep
10
Sep
On Your November Ballot: The Pros and Cons of Increasing California’s Minimum Wage
Supporters of California's Prop 32 say a minimum wage increase is necessary because of the cost of living; opponents say it would cost jobs and raise prices....
27
Jun
Richmond Flower Shop Continues to Bloom
Tucked between a gas station and a used car lot on San Pablo Avenue is Mariam's Flowers, a family-owned business in a little lavender building....
12
Jun
California’s Small Businesses to Become Stronger, Greener With Inflow of Climate Resilience Funding
Grants exist to make small businesses more resilient to climate change, but many Black entrepreneurs say they don't know about them until it's too late....
04
Apr
A Dream Café Blooms in Richmond
Nancy Subias, 38, and her family opened the aptly named El Jardín de los Sueños, or The Garden of Dreams, March 13 on San Pablo Avenue in Richmond....
20
Mar
Richmond Business Owners Want Sidewalk Vendors Off 23rd Street
Business owners from the 23rd Street Merchants Association on Tuesday asked the Richmond City Council to do something about ...
11
Dec
Baltic Kiss, Renovated for Live Music, Retains Its Ghosts
The Point Richmond space that now houses Baltic Kiss has previously held a speakeasy, brothel, city hall and funeral parlor as well as other restaurants....
07
Dec
Small Businesses and Soccer Fields to Be Among Newest Recipients of Rescue Plan Funds
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday allocated $15.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to city projects, infrastructure and programs for residents....
31
Aug
The Jefas Encompasses Latina Beauty and Business
Richmond entrepreneur Aurora Diaz has built successful a beauty industry business — called The Jefas — targeting the special needs of Latina consumers....
12
Aug
Small Business Owners Need a Lift Up, Not a Handout
A small business owner and a U.S. senator were two panelists on the roundtable discussion “Growing Main Street America, One Small Business at a Time.”...
04
Apr
Oakland Woman Brings Vegan Mexican Food to Richmond
Marbella Zepeda, a financial advisor and immigrant, opened the Vegan Vibes/Vibras Veganas pop-up to make vegan Mexican food more accessible....
20
Dec
Q&A: New Council Member Soheila Bana Stays Focused on Public Safety
Incoming Richmond City Council member Soheila Bana spoke to the Pulse about public safety and other city issues following her election....
13
Dec
Q&A: Torres-Walker Wants to Keep ‘Expanding Our Ideas Around Public Safety’
After winning a close race due for a recount, Antioch City Council member Tamisha Torres-Walker talked to the Pulse about housing, public safety and more....
18
Jul
Pandemic Helped Launch the Business More Liife Ice
Mark Clifton was driving for Uber when COVID hit. To make more money for his family, first, he sold juices. Now, he's bringing Italian ice to the East Bay....
23
Jun
Small Businesses Are Still Fighting to Survive the Pandemic
Community support and adaptability have helped some small businesses weather the pandemic, but they still need government support to recover....
