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Some of the job postings online for the Piedmont area this week.
The National Retail Federation estimates that about 158 million Americans will celebrate Halloween this year.
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The Alameda-based bakery has recalled its almond biscotti and chocolate-dipped almond biscotti with "Enjoy by" dates prior to Sept. 16, 2013.
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Foodie news from Piedmont Avenue.
Compare the ‘Best By’ date, production code and UPC for the recalled dog food to bags you have at home.
Some of the job postings online for the Piedmont area.
An employee "action" was planned at the KFC at 470 Lake Park Ave., close to the Grand Lake Theater, at 11 a.m.
The store's owner and manager were interviewed recently by KALW public radio, 91.7 FM in San Francisco.
Toffee Talk's artisanal confections had their genesis in a Piedmont kitchen.
The Red Whale, a wine shop and wine bar under construction for the past several months, will have its soft opening today under a new name.
Proposals in Sacramento and Washington to increase the minimum wage have sparked debate over whether such an increase would boost the economy
The owners of Shakewell Bar & Kitchen raised $100,000 in just three weeks.
In a short video interview posted this week, Chez Panisse proprietor Alice Waters discusses the wide range of changes introduced in the famed 42-year-old restaurant as part of the renovation following this spring's fire and temporary closure.
Some of the job postings online for the Piedmont area
In the works: a "new school" coffeehouse at 41st Street and Broadway in Oakland that will cater to work-from-home business people who need a spot with free Wi-Fi, plenty of electrical outlets and even a conference room they can rent.
Owners of the Alchemy Bottle Shop can now move ahead with plans for the shop in the former Ford's Fine Furniture building.
Some of the job openings posted online for the Piedmont area
Shakewell Bar & Kitchen plans a Mediterranean-American menu and seasonal cocktails in a casual atmosphere. Plus more news of the Grand Avenue and Lakeshore business districts.
Plus lots more from 6 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 1.
The East Bay has a high concentration of Starbucks. See our map.
News of new, rumored and veteran eateries along Piedmont Ave.
The Alchemy Bottle Shop, proposed for 3258 Grand Ave., Oakland, needs a conditional use permit and variance to open. (Photo credit: Michael Hsueh)
Children age 8 and younger may pick from four flavors between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Check out Patch’s list of job openings around town.
The labor force in the East Bay tops 1 million workers for the first time since December 2008
Some of the job openings in the region that are posted online