Meet Megan — the El Cerrito Farmer's Market is one of several markets her family vegetable farm sells at during the week.
Here are a map and list of recent home sales, which includes those sold since June 29.
At the Kensington Farmers' Market every Sunday, Tara's Organic Ice Cream offers a unique array of handmade ice cream flavors that differ every week.
There is somebody behind the scenes for what happens when you put a CD in your computer and a software program reads the names off of that CD.
The top two newsroom editors for Walnut Creek-based Bay Area News Group-East Bay are leaving. The reporters and editors in the East Bay now will report to Mercury News editors.
El Cerrito and Kensington have several places that sell sustainable and organic foods.
Learn how this Bay Area jam-maker got her start in the food industry and used her experiences to start her own successful business.
Find out why Tom decided to pursue making his hearty granola full-time in lieu of general contracting.
Not your ordinary cooking demo. Cocktails made with local fruit and enough flowers to fill a florist’s shop enriched the scene Saturday when Alexandra Eisler of Kensington Marmalade Co. gave a strawberry jam-making demonstration.
This young entrepreneur has a new mission for cookies.
El Cerrito is a family-friendly city with a variety of restaurants featuring ample seating and children's menus.
See where the loaves are made.
In this recurring feature we interview people who live or work in El Cerrito or Kensington.
These photos show a few of the vendors selling artisan foods Sunday at the Kensington Farmers' Market, including former Pinole Mayor Virginia Fujita.
A controversial proposal to erect a cell-phone tower at the Boy Scouts' Camp Herms in El Cerrito has been canceled by T-Mobile, the Boy Scouts announced.
It hasn't opened yet, but El Cerrito's new "Elevation 66" brew pub near Cerrito Theater has created considerable buzz.
We've rounded up a list of local hair stylists to book your next appointment with.
Second annual event offers assistance to West Contra Costa County businesses.
On weekdays we feature a chat with somebody who lives, work or plays in El Cerrito orr Kensington.
On weekdays we feature a chat with someone who lives, works or plays in El Cerrito and Kensington.
Here are a few places to find quick, comforting snacks when you're having a busy day.
The California State Automobile Association says gasoline prices may soon rise again.
On weekdays we feature a brief chat with somebody who lives, works or plays in El Cerrito or Kensington.
Part of the Bay Area's artisan bread revolution of the 1980s, Semifreddi's has come a long way.
When Andrew An felt discrimination from an El Cerrito Lucky policy limiting the number of students in the supermarket, he asked Patch to look into it, triggering a correspondence that suspended the rule at all Lucky stores, pending further review.
On weekdays we feature a chat with someone who lives or works in El Cerrito or Kensington.
If you enjoy British pomp in full splendor and want to share the merriment over Friday's royal wedding, here are places to raise a pint in the East Bay.
El Cerrito Mayor Ann Cheng Wednesday offered an upbeat assessment of the city's progress in fixing up the city's commercial artery, and she acknowledged the cloud over redevelopment funding.
Come in from the rain and get a bowl of soup to-go. You never know what tastes and memories you might stir up.
Every weekday we feature an article by someone who lives or works in El Cerrito.
Regional Italian cuisine and a hand-picked menu that doesn't eat your wallet.
Every weekday we feature a chat with someone who lives or works in El Cerrito or Kensington.
More than two dozen people turned out for a spirited discussion on "Utilizing Social Media for Business" at an 8 a.m. panel at El Cerrito City Hall Tuesday.
Every weekday we feature an interview with someone who lives, works or goes to school in El Cerrito or Kensington.
Every weekday we feature in interview with someone who lives or works in El Cerrito.
Simple ingredients and a careful approach make for unbeatable bread, pizza and pastries.
A public panel at El Cerrito City Hall on March 15 will focus on how local businesses can take better advantage of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, blogging and other social media.
Where to enjoy a breakfast of eggs, potatoes and toast for less than $6 in the neighborhood.
The McDonald's restaurant in El Cerrito had to shut down for a day because its old water heater was not making the water hot enough.