"People get into their routines and they don’t walk around and see who’s here," said Laurel Book Store owner Luan Strauss.

The company's founder hopes to use shipping containers to address Oakland's affordable housing shortage.

EcoSpray Tanning offers customized service for each client and will even travel to you.

After October 2018, however, the property may be developed into a 4-story mixed use building.

From a new Italian deli to CaKo's closure in Union Square, here's a rundown of local business happenings.

The partners behind the Park Café eateries are opening their first location in the 510 next week.

Rashima Sonson makes high-end accessories, but calls this a labor of love.

The coffee roaster is opening a co-working space tomorrow at its Fruitvale facility.

Owners Edwin and Amber Poon are closing so he can concentrate on his health.

The owner of Kozy Kar appears poised to take over the Gangway.

Looking for a new spot to pamper yourself?

The Booksmith's new annex has a chronologically-sorted inventory, a café and an event space.

Interested parties can submit comments on the revised plan until August 21st.