Here’s your biweekly roundup of retail, restaurant and other business news and happenings in Concord and Central Contra Costa.
Insurance giant buys pair of 10-story office buildings in Contra Costa Centre transit village.
Grand opening weekend for anticipated Livermore outlets center set for Nov. 8-11. View an updated list of stores here.
Best pizza in Concord? Best book store? Best donut joint? We got your winners here.
Bidding starts at $2,000 for this tricked-out toy car that’s been featured in national headlines and TV shows. The car was modified at a local motorsports shop.
Here’s your biweekly roundup of retail, restaurant and other business news and happenings in Walnut Creek and Central Contra Costa.
The space where Salon Epiffani used to be is empty but something is happening.
Paragon Outlets Livermore Valley is set to open on Nov. 8. Here's a list of the stores.
Changing careers can be a major undertaking, especially in a tough job market. But sometimes opportunity knocks. Have you answered the door?
People were lining up all day at the Pleasant Hill Safeway gas station to cash in those reward points.
You helped us nominate businesses in these categories. Now it time to vote for the best of the best in Patch's Readers' Choice.
If you're selling a home in Concord, click the "Upload Photos & Videos" button to add an image or video. Include information about the home in the caption.
Vacant office and retail space next to popular downtown Concord bar needs a new tenant. What kind of business would you like to see here?
Sports supplies store will host a grand opening event Saturday, July 14.
Five dollars will get you into the Lafayette Veterans Hall Wednesday for a taste of local cuisine and networking with the members of seven local chambers of commerce, including Concord.
Veggie Today is a vegetarian restaurant serving Asian cuisine at the former Cuba Linda location at 1909 Salvio Street. Will Concord develop a taste for meat free meals? You tell us.
Popular party store to leave Pacheco location after 27 years in business.
Know local eats better than anyone? Try guessing in the comments where in Concord we bought this delicious meal.
Downtown Concord's Panama Red Coffee House to shorten summer hours beginning Monday.
Think you know Concord's businesses better than most locals? Tell us where in town this mural can be found.
Installed storage and garage buildings business to take shop in town.
The beloved and controversial Dino is gone and a makeover is underway for the July 9 opening of My Dawg House, a new boutique pet grooming shop.
More than 20 small businesses so far are in the running for one of 12 grants to be awarded by Chase and LivingSocial to help small businesses across the United States.
Second Walnut Creek location would be the 16th restaurant/deli of the Concord-based franchise.
This week sees the opening of two Walnut Creek companies — Third Workplace and Laptop Lounge — that serve the temporary office needs of professionals.
How do you hold down a full time job and still pursue your dreams? One local couple is taking steps to find out.
The 2012 Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards celebrates women in the Bay Area who are forging ahead in the business world. Do you know of a local nominee?
What business would you like to see take the now vacant Todos Santos Plaza spot once home to Suwa's Japanese Restaurant? Tell us in the comments.
The Chicago-style pizzeria will open a new restaurant in downtown Pleasant Hill at the end of this year or by early 2013. The job pays $11 an hour.
Play developer or business owner by telling us what you'd like to see replace this 3,330 square-foot downtown building across from Blockbuster.
Natural foods grocer aims for Sept. 5 opening.
Maintenance closures, operational issues and other interruptions in the supply of gas from west coast refineries have prices soaring in west coast pumps, one researcher charges.
Frogard Butler's "aRt Cottage" opened in Concord in February, offering a gallery for artists, kids, the public and just about everyone to enjoy art -- check out the new exhibition Thursday.
Japanese restaurant closed Saturday after 32 years. Plates, serving dishes, chairs and more are being sold off until Friday.