San Jose Shop Owners Hope For Revival As Post Street Reopens To Cars

A stretch of Post Street in downtown San Jose closed for outdoor dining since 2020 will reopen to traffic by the end of this week.

Campbell Bed Bath & Beyond Store To Shutter By February

Two northern California Bed Bath & Beyond stores will close permanently by February, the chain announced this week.

San Jose Flea Market Payment Opens Door To Vendors' Future

The deal guarantees the 61-year-old flea market will remain open until July 2024.

Holmes Jury To Take Break After Six Days Of Deliberation

There was no explanation for the decision to pause deliberations as the jury weighs fraud charges against the former Theranos CEO.

The Biz Beat: Peters' Bakery In San Jose Puts The Icing On The Cake

Peters’ bakery has been making to-die-for burnt almond cake for more than 85 years.

Unemployment Continues To Drop In Silicon Valley

Unemployment continues to drop in Silicon Valley, but the recovery remains lopsided for certain industries.

Former San Jose Mayor Sued By Nephew After Business Deal Tanks

The lawsuit alleges intentional interference and focuses on the operating agreements of the two investment companies.

Santa Clara County Businesses Brace For COVID Once Again

After almost two years of struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses may not be able to survive another hit.

Food Delivery Fees Remain Uncapped In San Jose

A San Jose measure to limit fees DoorDash and other delivery companies charge businesses expired and it's not coming back.

The Biz Beat: San Jose Locals Discover Ethiopian Home Cooking At Mudai

Mudai Ethiopian Restaurant owner and chef Selam Tkabo has a passion for cooking and strives to “serve happiness”

UPDATE: San Jose Council Delays Potential Calle Willow Rezoning

The San Jose City Council voted to delay a vote to remove Willow Street from a city plan to increase building height limits.

San Jose Mayor, Law Enforcement Address Recent String Of Retail Robberies

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo and local enforcement are looking for ways to beef up security during the holidays—including use of surveillance

Different Hiring Experiences For San Jose Coffee Shops, Eateries

The solution to the ongoing labor shortage might seem as simple as paying employees more, but “more” isn't always available.

San Jose's Downtown Willow Glen Springs Back To Life As Holidays Arrive

The quaint character of downtown Willow Glen stores and eateries re-emerges, even though the COVID-19 pandemic hit businesses hard.

Digital Food Hall Could Be Economic Boon For Downtown San Jose

San Jose business leaders say former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick’s company will provide a much-needed economic boost for the downtown area.

San Jose Entrepreneur Pushes City To Allow Cannabis Events

Fernando Alvarez, founder of VaporTent Lounges, said the city is missing out on an economic policy he’s helped other California cities craft

San Jose Business Owners Fear Displacement From Historic District

Dozens of Spanish-speaking businesses in the bullseye of rezoning on Willow Street rallied to force the city to rethink its position.

Businesses In San Jose Airport Seek COVID Relief Funds

San Jose could provide COVID relief funding to airport vendors.

Airlines Shrug At Costs From San Jose Building Policy

Airlines hardly notice the financial losses caused by a San Jose policy to raise building height limits in the flight path of some planes.

San Jose Retailers Won't Risk Stopping Shoplifters

While shopping at TJ Maxx, San Jose resident Ann Wang watched as a shoplifter walked brazenly out of the store. No one tried to stop him.

Silicon Valley Restaurant Association Launches In San Jose

After being battered by COVID-19 and business closures, Silicon Valley eateries have an advocacy group—a local restaurant association.

The Farmers' Market Is Back In Downtown Campbell!

Vendors offer a variety of produce, pre-packaged items and prepared food items.

South Bay Business Owners, Nonprofit Help Provide COVID Relief In Vietnam

As COVID-19 infections engulfed Vietnam, two local Vietnamese-American brothers and a nonprofit sprung into action.

Proposed Costco Fires Up Some San Jose Residents

Costco wants to grow its San Jose footprint—this time in the Westgate West shopping center off Prospect Road.

San Jose's Overtime Cost Highlights Shortage Of Skilled Trade Workers

Overtime is the only way to keep certain key services afloat in San Jose, with the search for skilled labor a constant struggle.

Redistricting Is Firing Up Small Business Owner In San Jose

Groups representing small businesses say maps being considered by the redistricting commission could split their neighborhoods.

San Jose Leaders Eager To Renew Special Downtown Commercial District

A special district that provides extra cleaning and security to downtown San Jose property owners is up for renewal next year.

Fed Up With ‘Serial' ADA Lawsuits, San Jose Business Owners Seek Legislative Help

Hundreds of small businesses in the county have been sued during the pandemic for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

San Jose Business Leader Floats Big Ideas About Homelessness

One of San Jose's largest business groups wants homeless people off its streets, and here's it's pitch to make that happen.

Two San Jose Economies: Downtown Tanked, Santana Row Thrived

With a lack of tech workers and foot traffic, downtown San Jose became a ghost town during the pandemic.

San Jose Small Businesses Get Break On Paying Taxes

After being hammered by the pandemic, small businesses will have one less expense to incur — at least for now.

San Jose Chamber Of Commerce Is Diversifying—Slowly

Some stakeholders are skeptical whether the chamber can match rhetoric with action.

South Bay Businesses Struggle As State Safety Net Unravels

Some 2.2 million out of 3 million Californians currently receiving some form of unemployment will completely lose their benefits.

Tech Industry's Work From Home Policies Hurting Downtown San Jose

Downtown eateries and bars took a hit during COVID-19, but now some downtown businesses are grappling with a major loss in foot traffic.

San Jose Sued For Records Related To Alleged Illegal Labor Practices

The South Bay Piping Industry is seeking documents related to a major upgrade of the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.

SVO Rebrands To San Jose Chamber Of Commerce

San Jose's largest business organization got a facelift with a new CEO in the spring. Now it's changing its name too.

Major Retailers Requiring Masks In Campbell: See The List

In addition to the Bay Area's indoor mask mandate, many retailers are once again directing their employees and customers to mask up.

Campbell Area Restaurants Received Revitalization Grants

Nationally, around 101,000 eateries received grants, including some in the Campbell area.

PPP Loans Benefited Campbell Businesses

The Paycheck Protection Program benefited nearly 12 million businesses in the U.S., including some in Campbell.

Campbell Area Bankruptcy Filings Slowed Amid Pandemic Last Year

Bankruptcy filings were down in Santa Clara County last year, but experts expect them to surge in coming years.