Pasta Pomodoro Closes in Vallejo

Local business owners have offered to hire those employees left without a job.

Bay Area Reports Steady To Strong 'Black Friday' Sales

And today is "Small Business Saturday." So if shopping or dining out today, remember to support local Benicia establishments!

Sneak Peek Inside North Bay's New Casino Luxury Hotel [PHOTOSHOW]

The $175 million, six-story property officially opens today at Graton Resort & Casino in Sonoma County. Staycation, anyone?

Valero Refinery In Benicia Settles Air Violations, Agrees To Pay $249K

"Financial penalties are a useful tool to prevent future violations and to protect public health": Bay Area Air Quality Management District.

Phillips 66, Ship Owners To Blame For San Pablo Bay Oil Spills: Coast Guard

BREAKING: While both companies said no leak evidence found, they could be responsible for clean-up costs after September incidents.

Tractor Supply Co. Building New Store In Nearby American Canyon

The business is expected to employ 15 workers when completed in January.

Area Gas Prices Up Despite Demand Decrease (P.S. Fill Up In Vallejo!)

California typically has highest prices in the nation, but Hawaii grabbed the top spot. In Bay Area, Vallejo has cheapest gas. (Breaking)

Environmentalists Outline Opposition To Cement Plant, Marine Terminal In North Bay

Called "environmental nightmare" by area activists, the plant and terminal are planned for site near Mare Island Strait. [Breaking]

Benicia Business Listed Among Biggest Tax-Dodgers in California

The California State Board of Equalization says these taxpayers are among the 500 that owe the state more than $445 million in taxes.

Spirit Halloween Stores Opening Soon, Benicia

In 2016, the popular Halloween costume purveyor is also helping make hospitals less scary for kids and their families.

Fill 'Er Up! Abundant Supplies Lead To Cheaper Gas Prices In Benicia, Statewide

Click here to see the price finder for the lowest per-gallon prices near you!

Kaiser Nurses To Picket At 4 Bay Area Hospitals Wednesday

Nurses at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Vallejo will picket on Wednesday, charging the company hasn't boosted staffing.

Solano County Board of Supervisors Receives 2015 Crop Report

In the 2015 cropping season, Solano County's overall agricultural production value decreased by 6.5 percent from the 2014 value.

TODAY: Dutch Bros. Fairfield, Dixon Donating $1 For Every Drink to CHP Family

Swing by the participating Dutch Bros to support Officer Nathan Taylor's family.

Gas Prices Down 30 Cents In Past Month Around Benicia, Bay Area

And they may stay down through spring, analysts say. Click here to see our low-price finder!

Passenger Traffic Up At Oakland Airport

"When flights are added at OAK, both local residents and visitors will immediately respond by filling them,” said one official.

Gas Prices Falling Near Benicia As Holiday Season Arrives

One expert says prices could drop by as much as 10 cents per gallon by the end of the year.

Report: Calif. Businesses Booming, Unemployment to Drop

Economists noted that most areas of the state have recovered the jobs that were lost during the recession, leading to a demand for workers.

Forbes 400: California Dominates List of Billionaires

The 2015 list has just been released. Silicon Valley Tech Titans populate the top, but other industries created super wealth.

Latest Facebook Privacy Hoaxes Aren't True -- Or New

Don’t fall for either of these.

Benicia Coffee Addicts: Here's Where to Get Freebies Tuesday for National Coffee Day

McDonald's, Starbucks and other stores are offering free coffee and discounts to celebrate #NationalCoffeeDay.

Whole Foods Slashing 1,500 Jobs While Opening New Stores

The company says it will use the savings to lower prices and enhance technology in existing stores.

Hundreds of Seasonal and Part-Time Jobs Listed in California

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the most recent career opportunities.

'The Force' and Disney Magic are About to Collide

Disneyland will celebrate the new Star Wars film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” beginning in November.

Bay Area Consumer Prices On the Rise

It costs less to gas-up your car, and more to heat your home. A steep rise in housing prices also contributed to the increase.

Uber Loses Arbitration Bid, Must Fight Drivers in Court

A San Francisco judge ruled the ride-sharing company's contract with drivers contradicts itself making its arbitration clause unenforceable.

Which California Cities Have Fared Best and Worst Since the Recession?

One Southern California city has fared worse than every other major city in the nation while a Northern California city is thriving.

Hundreds of New Jobs Listings in California Over the Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the most recent career opportunities.

UPS Hiring Nearly 100,000 Workers For Holidays: Here's Where

Find thousands of jobs posted daily.

AT&T Offers $250K Reward For Arrest of Fiber Optic Cable Vandals

The FBI is also seeking information on the case. This sort of vandalism has not been seen in the rest of the country.

Job Openings Hit Record High: Here Are Thousands Of Them

California job-seekers rejoice. Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings.

AAA Releases Forecast of Autumn Gas Prices

Gas prices have dropped over the past month.

Thousands Of New Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.

Force Friday: New Star Wars Toys Debut

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' debuts in December, but merchandise for the film goes on sale Sept. 4. Will you be standing in line?

Uber Faces Class Action Lawsuit From Drivers

The lawsuit will establish whether the drivers are independent contractors or employees.

PG&E Warns Customers of Scams

They come at you by phone and email-- fraudsters trying to separate you from your hard-earned money. Even non-customers are targeted.

Thousands Of New Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.

Donate $2 At Habit To Childhood Hunger Fund And Get Free Burger Coupon

The campaign by the chain and "No Kid Hungry," runs through Sept. 30. Several North Bay locales from which to choose!

For Benicia Residents: Upcoming Small Business Workshop ...

Do you own a business or are you thinking about starting one? This could be helpful ...

Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Recall: Early Spoilage Possible

More than 2 million pounds may have inaccurate "Best When Used By" dates.