The Berkeley Flea Market closed after 50 years due to financial difficulties and a decreasing number of vendors, despite looking for options to continue.

Oakland Airport's Terminal 1 has opened three new retail stores, Roll East, Oakland Supply Co., and Lake Merritt Essentials, as part of its retail program expansion.

Eikon Therapeutics is laying off 55 employees due to federal funding cuts and a downturn in biotech investments, impacting various roles but leaving core clinical programs intact.

California is now the world's fourth largest economy, surpassing Japan, with a GDP of $4.1 trillion. Governor Newsom attributes this to investments in people and innovation but warns that Trump's tariff measures could harm growth.

Lululemon closed its Uptown Oakland store unexpectedly, despite a 10% increase in company revenue and plans for growth. The closure follows other retail exits in the area.

Chevron is cutting 600 jobs at its former San Ramon headquarters and relocating to Houston. The layoffs are part of an organizational simplification for long-term competitiveness. The company is also acquiring Hess Corporation for $53 billion.

Oakland International Airport's Terminal 1 now features two new stores, Oakland Duty Free and Little Main St. @ OAK, offering travelers duty-free shopping and local artisan products.

The Port of Oakland reported an 8.5% increase in container volume for January 2025, with solid growth in loaded imports and exports, despite a decline in empty import containers.

Oakland Airport introduces "Shop the Town," focusing on Bay Area products and operated by Paradies Lagardère, with a local artist's mural and daily hours from 4 am to 11 pm.

Brentwood, CA, celebrated the opening of California's largest Costco, featuring a 155,000 square-foot store with a gas station and hopes for local economic growth.

Edelweiss Tailoring & Cleaners in Orinda is closing after 35 years; 85-year-old owner Kilja Kim is retiring, with the community showing gratitude for the shop's service.

Seagate Technology is set to acquire Intevac Inc. for around $119 million, or $4 per share, with added dividends making the total per-share value $4.102. The deal is supported by major Intevac shareholders and expected to complete by early April.

A Safeway in Pinole, CA is closing on April 4, with employees to be transferred to nearby stores; the city hopes for a new grocery store to replace it.