Sprouts & Shutters: Pet Food Express Coming to Piedmont Ave.

The new store will occupy the site that formerly housed Blockbuster Video.

Who's Hiring In The Piedmont Area: Children's Hospital, Landmark Aviation, U.C. Berkeley

Some of the job openings in the region that are posted online

The Star on Grand to Open Sunday

Grand Avenue's newest restaurant will serve Chicago-style deep dish pizza, salads and sandwiches.

Who's Hiring In The Piedmont Area: Covenant House, Terracon, Homeland Security

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

Sony's New Ultra HD TV (Sponsored)

Sony's new high-definition television shifts the focus from size to clarity. Sponsored by Sony.

Who's Hiring In The Piedmont Area: Alameda County, Whole Foods Market

These are some of the job openings in the area posted online

George Zimmer Resigns from Men's Wearhouse Board

The clothing retailer has issued a statement discussing why it decided to oust Zimmer, founder of the chain and a Piedmont resident, as executive chairman.

Southwest Airlines Glitch Causes Delays, Cancellations

Flights from San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles were among those affected.

Unemployment In The East Bay Drops Sharply For The Second Straight Month

Art Opening, Comedy Night Highlight Today's Piedmont Avenue Stroll

Pus free music by guitarist Damond Moodie at 41st and Piedmont.

Who's Hiring In Oakland: Pandora, Stride Center, Nestle

Men's Wearhouse Ousts Founder George Zimmer

Zimmer, founder and public face of the men's clothing chain, is a Piedmont resident.

Domino's Tests Flying Pizza Delivery Drones

The DomiCopter is being developed, but don't write off the delivery boys just yet.

Mountain View Cemetery Cuts Trees, Plans to Fill Canyon Below Coaches Field

The fill project would require City of Piedmont approval.

Chez Panisse Preps for June 24 Reopening Months After Fire

Want to be among the first to dine at the reopened Chez Panisse? There's a $1,000 to $2,500 a head fundraiser for the Edible Schoolyard Project on June 21.

Who's Hiring In Oakland: Telecom Company, PeopleSoft

Apple Announces New Security Measures to Curb iPhone Thefts

The announcement comes just three days before a "Smartphone Summit" meeting of district attorneys and phone manufacturers on how to combat the risig trend of smartphone thefts.

14 Good Jobs That Don't Require A College Degree

Not every good job requires a four-year-degree. Check out these industries that hire high school grads. Provided by Jobs at AOL.

Grand Lake Mom's Grand Idea: How Preschools Can Keep Parents 'in the Loop'

A new tool lets child care providers update parents throughout the day, with photos delivered to a smartphone or tablet.

Amazon Expanding Into Grocery Delivery Service: Is That Something You'd Purchase?

Grand Lake News: The Alley's Rod Dibble Recuperating, The Star Opening Soon

Tidbits about the Grand lake business scene from the latest "Splash Pad Newsletter."

Unemployment Rate Drops Sharply In The East Bay

Iris Optometric Open at New Piedmont Ave. Location

Visions for Vacancies: Former Five Grain Graphics

What would you like to see in this vacant spot across from Safeway?

Grand Avenue Inaugurates 'First Thursday' Tonight

The Grand Avenue business district is holding its first-ever "First Thursday" event tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. with four art exhibits and discounts at other participating businesses.

Grand Lake Business Battle: Artisanal Wine Shop vs. City of Oakland

A proposal for a Grand Avenue shop selling locally sourced wines and distilled spirits has run into obstacles with the Oakland Planning Department.

Solar-Powered Plane to Fly Over Bay Bridge This Evening

Grab your binoculars to catch a glimpse.

Visions for Vacancies: Former Montclair Malt Shop

What would you like to see at the former Montclair Malt Shop?

Piedmont Avenue Stroll: Fenton's Featured Ice Creams, Video Room's 30th Anniversary and Trunk Show

Combine shopping, art viewing, wine tasting and a bit of entertainment at the monthly event.

Piedmont Avenue's 'Badass Block': 40th to John

You could spend and entire day and night on this stretch of pavement, says 7x7SF.

Visions for Vacancies: Former Sarber's Cameras in Montclair

What would you like to see fill the vacancy in the former Sarber's Cameras in Montclair?

Sprouts & Shutters: Nail Salon Opening

Bollinger Nail Salon is scheduled to open next week in Montclair

Monkey Forest Road Adds Wine Station, Extends Hours

In addition to coffee and Indonesian Art, Monkey Forest Road is now also offering customers a selection of 20 wines by the glass, thanks to its recently installed wine station.

Sprouts & Shutters: Yoga Center Opening on Grand

Left Coast Power Yoga has grand opening this week

In Celebration of Video Room's 30th Anniversary, April 1983-2013

A small family-owned business outlasts Blockbuster Video on Piedmont Avenue.

Michael Mischer Chocolates: Changing With the Seasons

A look at the unique sweets Michael Mischer is serving up during the different seasons at his chocolate shop on Grand Avenue.

Sprouts & Shutters: "Do It Yourself Food" Store Opens

Pollinate Farm & Garden is now selling supplies and offering instruction from its Fruitvale district shop

The New Weight Watchers: CVS Requires Employees to Disclose Poundage, Body Fat, Other Health Info

A new policy by CVS Pharmacy says employees must provide information about their weight, body fat composition and other personal health details or pay a fine.

What's Happening at Piedmont Avenue Art Walk Thursday

Combine shopping, art viewing, wine tasting and a bit of entertainment at the monthly event.

Foodies: Try Some of Temescal's Best Eats During Dishcrawl

On March 27 at 7 p.m. participants don some oversized glasses and explore all the sights, smells and tastes that Temescal has to offer — sampling each selected restaurant's specialties and meeting the chefs or owners.