After studying Oakland’s economic development as a student, Ari Takata-Vasquez was inspired to launch a business downtown.

Since opening Feelmore Adult Gallery in 2011, Nenna Joiner has become a part of Oakland's business community.

A local nonprofit has figured out a powerful way to help get more local youth trained in software development.

The store's closure will come after 16 years in the neighborhood; landlord troubles are to blame.