4 Out of 5 Workers Say They Need New Skills

A new survey from Kaplan/LinkedIn reinforces need to keep skills fresh.

5 Programs Helping the Long-Term Unemployed Find Work

Long-term unemployment has surged 213 percent since 2007.

Lifestyle Inflation: How to Earn More, Spend More, and Get Nowhere

Increasing your spending when you get a bigger paycheck isn't a recipe for financial success.

Fidelity Reveals the Secret to Becoming a Retirement Millionaire

Find out the savings habits of people who retire with a comfortable nest egg.

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Many companies are hiring.

The 19 Fastest Growing Occupations

These are the jobs that will see explosive growth by 2017

Blended-Family Finance: Tips Every Modern 'Brady Bunch' Should Consider

How to overcome the financial challenges of merging two households.

Recall at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Walgreens – E. Coli Risk

Some salad products sold at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods and Walgreens have been recalled because of possible contamination by a strain of E. coli bacteria that can cause serious illness.

Small Businesses: A Social Media Checklist and Other Tips for you!

Over 50 and Behind the Curve for Retirement? It's Catch-Up Time!

Maxing out qualified retirement accounts can allow you to bolster your nest egg for the future.

How to Get Your Side Business Started While Working a Day Job

True job security no longer exists.

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Several companies are hiring.

Small Business Patch Shares Insights to Help Your Biz Grow and Prosper

Millennials Forced To Move Back Home After Starting Career

Higher rate than Gen X and baby boomers when they started in the workforce, study says.

11 Untapped Places To Network

Always talk to people you don't think can help you

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Several national companies have thousands of openings.

Fear of Finance: 5 Tips to Make Dealing With Money Less Scary

When it comes to your personal finances, it's best to be proactive rather than reactive.

Young and Employed, but Still Short of Money? You Need a Side Hustle

There's money to be made from the skills you spent all those years honing.

Big Tips for Small Business

Where Do You Log in? What's Your Favorite Wi-Fi Spot?

Now that BART is on strike again and with the roads a mess and ferries filled, we want to know the best Wi-Fi spots in town for those lucky souls who don't have to be at the office but don't want to work from home.

Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs, Tips from a Powerhouse CEO (and more!) from Small Business Patch

Must-Read Headlines for Small Business Owners

From hiring and salary trends to tips on keeping your customers loyal and the latest in tech for your business, we bring you top stories from Small Business Patch.

Albany Taproom Seeks Later Hours – Petition Turned In

The Albany Planning & Zoning Commission on Wednesday considers an application from the Albany Taproom to stay open until 1 a.m. seven nights a week and to have live music with moderate amplification until 11 p.m.

Pyramid Brewery Shut Down – Laid-Off Workers Allege Union-Busting

Laid-off workers at the shut-down Pyramid Brewery accuse the company of retaliation for unionizing, KTVU reported. The company said the closure is to fix a quality issue. The adjoining Pyramid Alehouse and restaurant remain open.

Halloween 2013: Americans to Spend $330M on Pet Costumes

The National Retail Federation estimates that about 158 million Americans will celebrate Halloween this year.

Map: What Are the Richest Parts of Albany?

The map below shows the median income in blocks across Albany, and in other communities, as reported by the US Census Bureau.

Cafe Says It Had No Say in AT&T Antennas

The owner of the Sunny Side Cafe in Albany said his business is suffering from a false perception that the cafe had a role in approving AT&T cell phone antennas on the building roof. He wasn't consulted and had no say in the decision, he said.

Which Fast-Food Chain Made this Viral Video? And Why?

This company takes an unusual approach to video advertising to gain customers and encourage discussion without using its name until the very end. Here's a hint: it has an outlet two blocks north of Albany and another two blocks south.

Recall of Semifreddi's Biscotti – Label Omission

Semifreddi's bakery has voluntarily recalled biscotti because labels did not contain warnings that the crisp almond-flavored cookies contain milk and soy products, to which some people are allergic to, according to health officials.

Fast Food Workers Planning East Bay Strike Thursday

A walkout seeking a boost in pay has been called for Jack in the Box, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell, Subway, Burger King, Carl's Jr. and Wendy's in 10 cities from Richmond to Fremont.

Doors Open Again – Happy Produce on Solano

The Happy Produce market on Solano Avenue in Albany is back in business, having reopened Friday under new ownership after being closed for 14 months. Owner Maria Valencia said she's been heeding customer requests for items to stock.

Who Earns The Minimum Wage In Albany?

Proposals in Sacramento and Washington to raise the minimum wage spark debate over whether such a hike would boost the economy. Do you support the proposal to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $9.25?

Who's Hiring In The Albany Area: Safeway, American Greetings, Iteris

Some of the job postings online for the Albany area

More than 5,000 Sue Chevron over Refinery Fire

A suit representing more than 5,000 people was filed against Chevron in Contra Costa County Superior Court on Monday seeking compensation for damages caused by the Richmond refinery fire and cloud of fumes on Aug. 6, 2012.

See it in Action: 'Perplexus,' a 3-D Maze

Local toy store Five Little Monkeys is featuring "Perplexus," a 3-dimensional maze game, for this week's special at a discounted price. See the fun and challenging toy in action.

Who's Hiring In The Albany Area: Department of Agriculture, U.C. Berkeley, Apple

Some of the job openings posted online in the Albany area

210 Arrested at Chevron Protest

Police arrested 210 people at a peaceful demonstration by more than 2,500 protesters at the Chevron refinery in Richmond today, Saturday, called one year after the refinery fire that sent a noxious plume over many miles in nearby communities.

Alta Bates Ranks 'Very Good' in Consumer Reports Hospital Survey

The Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley was ranked in the second-best category of five tiers in the first-ever Consumer Reports rating of surgery safety at nearly 2,500 hospitals. Its rating on specific outcomes varied.

Who's Hiring In The Albany Area: LeapFrog, Hyatt, Chevron

Some of the job openings that are posted online in the Albany area

Why Are There So Many Starbucks in the East Bay?

The East Bay has a high concentration of Starbucks. See our map.