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....
23
Jun
14
Jun
Some Upbeat News for Black Businesses Still Reeling From Pandemic Losses
California has pledged $2.5 billion in financial support for small businesses, especially those that serve or are owned by people of color....
10
May
Selling Ceviche Awakens Culinary Dreams, Continues a Sinaloense Legacy of Perseverance
Hilario Martinez Leon, 28, started selling ceviche first by bike, then by car and now from a bona fide business after a very brief time in jail....
27
Apr
From Cooking at Home to Cooking for the Homeless: Tempero Goiano Celebrates 10 Years
Estela Lima used to sell Brazilian food out of her Richmond home. Come May 7, her restaurant Tempero Goiano will have officially been in business for 10 years....
21
Mar
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....
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....
