Waymo Clears Way To Alameda County In Key Step

Waymo inches closer to carrying passengers in more Bay Area cities after securing another key California approval.

Crime-Ridden In-N-Out To Be Replaced By New Fast-Food Offering

Customers and workers were regularly targeted in car break-ins, armed robberies and other crimes before the location closed, reports said.

CA Grocery Chain To Close 36 Stores

The company, which has hundreds of locations in California, plans to close 36 stores this year.

Popular Coffee Chain Closing Several Stores Across Bay Area: Report

The chain operates more than 250 locations across the country

Popular Japanese Specialty Market Opening First East Bay Location Early 2026

"Tokyo Central is more than a store—it’s an immersive experience," according to the company's website.

Beloved Berkeley Business To Close After Nearly 50 Years: Report

The store is holding a sale until Jan. 31, its closing date, according to a report by Berkeleyside.

Berkeley Metal Shop Open Since 1909 Announces It Will Be Closing

The Walter Mork Company began in 1909, a few years after the San Francisco earthquake.

Berkeley Flea Market Reopens With New Lease, Renewed Hope

"Legally coming back, I feel very happy," said Ivy Yan, a vendor who has sold sunglasses at the market for the past 25 years.

Bay Area Sees Asian Grocery Market Boom As Big-Box Stores Close

Tony Yoo has opened highly acclaimed restaurants in Korea, earning a Michelin star along the way.

This Bay Area Beauty Company Is Raising Its Prices Due To Tariffs

"Not gonna lie, inflation and tariffs are hitting us hard," the company said in an Instagram post announcing the price increase.

Full-Time Work-From-Home Drops In The Bay Area

More employees now work hybrid schedules, combining in-office time with work-from-home.

Berkeley Nonprofit Files Class Action Lawsuit

Two Berkeley residents are among the plaintiffs.

Vigil Against Hate Held In Berkeley After Anti-Muslim Graffiti At Business

City officials say Berkeley Police are investigating the incident as a hate crime.

Bay Area's Oldest Independent Bookstore Company Files For Bankrupcy

The 174-year-old company will close its Berkeley store but plans to keep other locations open as it reorganizes under Chapter 11 bankrupcy.

Restoring Vibrancy In Berkeley Following The Pandemic

Downtown businesses are struggling to survive due to multiple pressures, including crime.

Looking Glass Photo Transforms With New Experiential Retail Concept

The iconic camera store introduces workshops, outings, and customized consultations in a new West Berkeley location.

Power Outages Hit 6,000 Berkeley-Area Customers

The outages are a combination of weather-related events and public safety power shutoffs.

Berkeley Startup Among Fastest-Growing In America: New Ranking

Forget tech. This Berkeley company made the list.

Berkeley Small Businesses Get Chance To Reach Millions Of Customers

Walmart and Sam’s Club are looking for local businesses to add to their catalogs of in-store and online products.

Radian Compliance, LLC Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Radian Compliance is a WBENC certified Women’s Business Enterprise and Women-Owned Small Business

Berkeley Cyber Experts Train Next Generation Of Digital Defenders

A cybersecurity clinic at Berkeley is training the next generation of experts to help organizations that to defend themselves.

‘Question Of When, Not If’: Berkeley Costco Shoppers Face Fee Hike

The company's CFO said that annual membership fees are overdue for a hike.

USPS, Major Retailers Seek Seasonal Workers In Berkeley

Major retailers including Target, Macy’s and Bath & Body Works are reportedly hiring tens of thousands of seasonal workers.

2 Berkeley Companies On List Of Startups To Watch

One of the companies currently has an opening for a Senior Software Engineer, Frontend Lead. The job can be done remotely (work from home)

1st United Credit Union Named a 2023 Greater Bay Area Top Workplace

This is the fifth consecutive year the Credit Union has been honored.

Cannabis Cheaper In Berkeley Due To Tax Holiday

The tax exemption will last until July 2025.

Golden Gate Fields To Shut Down, Move Horses To SoCal

The Bay Area racetrack will close in October as the owner consolidates and expands operations in Southern California.

Young Shoppers Flock To Berkeley's Vintage Clothing Stores

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, social media sites like TikTok saw a rise in Gen Zers posting "thrift hauls."

Minimum Wage Rises In Berkeley, Other Bay Area Cities

The minimum wage ticked up in several Bay Area cities this month due to adjust for inflation.

More Than Half Of East Bay Workers Cannot Support A Family: Report

The report showed that even before the pandemic, East Bay workers were struggling with low wages, high housing costs and other challenges.

Berkeley Businesses Named 'Best In East Bay' 2023

East Bay Times readers said that the region's best toy store, best wedding venue and most delicious pizza are located in Berkeley.

REI Workers Say Company Trying To Block Unionization In Berkeley

REI in Berkeley allegedly retaliated against workers recently by firing 10 people as contract negotiations continue with the company.

Regal Berkeley 7 Cinema To Close As Soon As Mid-February: Reports

In a bankruptcy filing, the parent company of Regal​ said it would reject leases at 39 theaters effective Feb. 15, including Berkeley 7.

Some Berkeley Businesses Affected By Storms Eligible For Tax Relief

Some Berkeley small businesses affected by winter storms over the last three weeks will be eligible for tax relief, state officials say.

Gaming Pioneer And Facebook VR Leader Resigns, Blasts Company On Way Out

John Carmack cut his ties with Meta Platforms, a holding company created last year by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.

Postal Service Hiring Event Thursday In Berkeley

The U.S. Postal Service plans to hire 500 workers for the holidays in the East Bay.

Most Berkeley Businesses To Be Powered By Renewable Energy Soon

Beginning in October, wind and solar power will be the default choice for electricity for all businesses in Berkeley.

COVID Relief Grants For Child Care Centers In Berkeley, Alameda County

Licensed child care centers may receive between $2,350 and $3,350.

1st United Credit Union Named a 2022 Greater Bay Area Top Workplace

This is the fourth consecutive year the Credit Union has been honored.

Berkeley CVS Pharmacy Readies For Closure: Report

A CVS spokesperson told Berkeleyside the decision to close the downtown store was a “difficult” one.