OAKLAND

Oakland Business News

Across Oakland, coverage here takes in corporate mergers, store closures, startup funding, executive leadership changes and commercial market trends. Reporting includes news about companies, markets and the commerce that shapes the city.

Legends Global Lays Off 1,600 at Oakland Venues

Legends Global Lays Off 1,600 at Oakland Venues

The operator of the Oakland Coliseum and Oakland Arena is cutting all of its employees at the two venues as the property is sold to investors.

Live Poll

Do you think local businesses in your area are treating workers fairly?


Openings & Closings

Live Poll

Do you believe new premium chain shops improve the character of your local neighborhood?

Openings & Closings

Salt & Straw to Open New Oakland Shop

The ice cream chain is expanding its Bay Area presence with a new storefront in the Rockridge neighborhood.

Salt & Straw to Open New Oakland Shop

Jobs

Remote Work

John Ford Releases Guide to Managing Workplace Triggers

The new book provides a framework for addressing emotional reactions in professional environments.


Industry

Utilities

Port of Oakland Electricity 84% Clean in 2025

The Port's publicly owned utility reported that most of its 2025 power came from renewable and zero-carbon sources.

Port of Oakland Electricity 84% Clean in 2025

Philanthropy

Live Poll

Do you think celebrity-funded programs can meaningfully improve local children's education?

Philanthropy

Currys Pledge $25 Million for Oakland Literacy

Stephen and Ayesha Curry commit $25 million over five years to help Oakland children improve their reading skills.

Currys Pledge $25 Million for Oakland Literacy

People

Live Poll

Do you trust local agencies in your area to successfully revitalize public infrastructure for residents?

People

Port of Oakland Appointed Carl Cade as Real Estate Chief

Carl Cade began his tenure as the Port of Oakland’s Chief Real Estate Officer on September 14, 2026.

Port of Oakland Appointed Carl Cade as Real Estate Chief

More in Business

Oakland reporting spans corporate merger announcements, store closure chains, funding rounds, leadership transitions and trade association findings. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Industrial shifts and regulatory changes frequently alter the economic landscape of the city throughout the year. New commercial development and retail demand are the factors that define the pace of the local business environment.