And The Top Toys for 2014 Are... (Hint: It's Cold Up There)

Wondering what to get this year for the little ones? Here are a few ideas.

How Can Black Friday Employees in Piedmont Score a Free Meal This Week?

SpoonRocket will deliver a free meal to Black Friday employees who are working.

Black Friday: 7 Tips to Protect Yourself From Hackers

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are busy days for shoppers and hackers.

Black Friday 2014: Kohl's Ad

Christmas pajamas, deals on televisions, computers, toys and more—it’s all on sale

5 Tech Fails on Your Holiday Shopping List

If the deal on that TV looks too good to be true, it probably is. Digital lifestyle expert Kim Komando gives the low-down on gifts to avoid.

Black Friday 2014: Best Buy Ad

How about a Samsung Galaxy S5 for a buck? Amazing deals on televisions, tablets, DVDs and more.

Best Black Friday Deals: JCPenney, Macy's, and ... Rite Aid?

These three retailers have the highest average discounts for Black Friday, according to one survey.

Black Friday 2014: Target Ad

Beats by Dre for $97 and a GoPro HERO3+ with a $50 gift card for $249.99.

Attention, Piedmont Shoppers: Black Friday 2014 Lowes Ad

What a tease—Lowes is revealing one new Black Friday item each day! Watch its clever, animated bit for each product.

Black Friday 2014: Walmart Ad

Walmart gives you 3 shots at doorbusters this year.

Supershuttle Drivers in Bay Area Protest Higher Fees Compared to Transportation Network Companies

About 75 percent of the drivers serving the San Francisco International Airport, Oakland International Airport and San Jose did not show up.

McDonald's Recall: If Your Child Got One of These in a Happy Meal, Be Sure to Toss It

McDonald's is recalling 2.3 million Hello Kitty whistles because of a choking hazard.

East Bay Nurses Continue Second Day of Strike to Protest Ebola Preparedness, Staffing Issues

In the East Bay, nurses were on the picket lines in Fremont, San Leandro, Oakland, Walnut Creek and Richmond.

Kaiser Nurses Strike in East Bay, NorCal Over Ebola Concerns, Staffing

In the East Bay, nurses will be on the picket lines in Fremont, San Leandro, Oakland, Walnut Creek and Richmond

Announcing: Jobs on Piedmont Patch!

Patch’s new jobs board makes it easy for job-hunters and employers to search for and post local, regional and national jobs.

Waste Management Pleased With New Contract

“Our efforts have been to find a balance between the needs of our employees... and the needs of the company to remain competitive."

Guess Where Alameda County Ranked in the Bay Area's Jobless Rate for September?

The jobless rate for the United States in September was 5.9 percent, also down from the month last year, officials reported.

Kaiser Nurses March in Oakland to Demand Greater Safety for Treating Ebola

Close to 550 people marched Thursday to Kaiser’s regional office at 1950 Franklin St.

Alameda Hospital Announces New Chief Administrative Officer

Bonnie Panlasigu will oversee the local facilities in the Alameda Health System.

San Leandro Food Company Recalls 410 Pounds of Beef Products

Galant Food Company will recall specific editions of two different products that were produced between Sept. 22 and Sept. 24.

Sprouts & Shutters: Descanso Bar & Restaurante Spices up Piedmont Avenue

A funky new Latin-BBQ inspired restaurant opened last month.

Hey, Taxpayers! Extension Deadline is Oct. 15

An estimated 1.8 million Californians requested an extra six months to file their taxes back in April. Time's almost up!

U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Alameda County Drug Disposal Law

The purpose of the law is to protect children and elderly people from accidental ingestion of unused pills and to stop improper disposal.

Sprouts & Shudders: Spirit Halloween Stores Open in East Bay

'Be afraid... be very afraid...' The Halloween store has opened its creaking doors once more. Read on... if you dare.

Bay Area Restaurant To Diners: 'Hate Us On Yelp! Please!'

The Richmond establishment's owners say the campaign to be the lowest-rated eatery in the world began as a dig at Yelp's practices.

Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center's Breast Center Wins National Accreditation

Designation means commitment to highest level of care, rigorous evaluation

Lowe's to Pay $1.6M in Settlement for Mislabeled Building Materials

Lowe’s must remove the products from sale or correct the false, misleading, deceptive or inaccurate product descriptions.

California to Recover $300 Million for Pension Funds in Bank of America Settlement

The money will reimburse the state’s pension funds for money it lost investing in mortgage-backed securities through Bank of America.

California to Recover $300 Million for Pension Funds in Bank of America Settlement

The money will reimburse the state’s pension funds for money it lost investing in mortgage-backed securities through Bank of America.

Almond, Peanut Butters Recalled Due to Salmonella Fears

The goods in question were sold at Whole Foods, Kroger, and Trader Joe's

Pumpkin Spice Latte to Make Early Debut, Starbucks Announces

The popular fall beverage will be returning Aug. 25, nearly a month before the official start of autumn.

Get Your Free Smoothie at Jamba Juice Tomorrow

On Aug. 6th between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. customers will receive free samples of its made-to-order juices blended with whole foods.

East Bay Open Studios Returning to Piedmont Center for the Arts

A reception will be held on Friday, June 6 between 5 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Free Comic Book Day Coming Up This Saturday in Oakland

Dr. Comics & Mr. Games will be participating this weekend.

NOW HIRING: Home Depot Looking to Fill Thousands of California Jobs

The home improvement retailer expects to hire 80,000 people for the spring season and has more than 2,000 openings in California right now.

Is The Wrong Job Better Than No Job At All?

How to make the best of a less than perfect job situation.

Uncle Sam Will Pay $3,000 To Give You The Flu

Healthy and under 50? Here's a way to make some quick money.

Is a Joint Bank Account the Secret to a Happy Marriage?

How sharing finances brought one couple closer together.

How to Make Sure You Can Always Find a Job

Follow these steps for lifetime job security.

First-Class Stamps Rise to 49 Cents

You'll need 3 cents more to buy first-class stamps, including Forever stamps, beginning today, Sunday. Any Forever stamps you bought before are still good – they increase in value automatically.