Tesla Motors to Open Showroom in Walnut Creek's Broadway Plaza

The showroom will go in the soon-to-be-vacated Lacoste store as a way to educate the public about electric cars

Who's Hiring in and Near Piedmont: PUSD, Bentley School, Knimble

Some of the job postings online for the Piedmont area this week.

Children's Hospital Oakland & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Announce Affiliation

Children's Hospital Oakland will retain its own board of directors and separate medical staff.

One of Three Women Live At or Near Poverty, Shriver Report Finds

Two-thirds of women consider themselves the family breadwinner.

Best Companies to Work for in 2014

Google grabs the top slot yet again on Fortune list.

How Bad Moves on Social Media Could Damage Your Credit Score

Here's why you should think before you tweet. (Or Facebook. Or Instagram.)

W-2 Forms: Understanding Your Most Important Tax Document

This holds the key to a bigger tax refund.

A Grand —If Somewhat Delayed — Opening for Pilates ProWorks

You're invited to stop by the Lakeshore Avenue studio on Saturday to learn about its classes and enjoy some freebies.

Nurses Protest Layoffs, Cuts at Alta Bates Summit Hospitals

The California Nurses Association picketed the Alta Bates Summit hospital in Berkeley today to protest layoffs of hundreds of employees and cuts in patient services.

Uber to Offer Free Rides in the East Bay This Weekend

The promotion comes after several weeks of bad headlines for the "peer-to-peer" transportation service.

If You Have a Lane Cedar Chest Here's How to Get a Replacement Lock

Children can become trapped in the chests when the lid closes automatically locking with no way of opening from the inside.

Dunkin' Donuts To Open Bay Area Stores

The East Coast chain just opened its first Southern California stores last year.

Who’s Hiring in Piedmont: Wells Fargo, Lyft, Oakland Athletics

Check out Patch’s list of job openings around town.

Target: Data For 70M Customers Breached

The retailer had earlier said 40 million customers had sensitive data stolen, like credit card numbers, debit card PINs and email addresses.

Ginger & Pippin Take a Bath: Piedmont Ave.'s New Dog Wash

7 Trends to Watch at Work in 2014

Full-time hiring stalled, contract work up, survey reveals.

20 Companies Hiring In January

These employers are staffing up now.

4 Ways You Can Earn More in 2014

Try these easy ways to ramp up earnings this year.

How to Find $100 a Month in Your Financial 'Junk Drawer'

Follow these tips to save $100 painlessly.

Who's Hiring In Piedmont: Citi, Waypoint Homes, Lyft

Check out the job listings around town.

Is It Too Early to Shop for Valentine's Day?

"I need a holiday from holidays!"

Restaurant Watch: Yayu Closes, New French Bistro May Open, Morning Coffee and WiFi

No room for your latte and laptop at the usual WiFi-equipped cafes? Check out some offbeat alternatives.

Group Art Show Opening Highlights Tonight's First Thursday on Grand

First Thursdays on Grand run from 6 to 9 p.m., with free admission to art exhibits at local galleries and discounts at many Grand Avenue businesses in the blocks between the Grand Lake Theater and Ace Hardware.

Grand Avenue Cafe-Gallery Closes

Tuesday, Dec. 31, was the last day of business for Monkey Forest Road.

Who's Hiring In and Near Piedmont: Bank of the Orient, Piedmont Gardens, UC Office of the President

Some of the job postings online for the Piedmont area this week.

I Navigated Healthcare.gov And Lived To Tell About It

Affordable Care Act pulls through for self-employed writer.

12 Best Jobs For 2014 That Pay Up To $60 Per Hour

Here are some high-paying jobs that offer financial and career security.

How Credit Cards Can Make Your Household Budget Work Better

Using a credit card can help your family better track monthly expenses. Here's how one couple did it the smart way.

How Much Extra Would You Pay for 'Made in the USA'?

American-made goods can sometimes be 80 percent more expensive than foreign imports.

Best Blogs on Patch: Remembering Newtown

Read memories of the tragedy, one year later.

BART Fares to Rise 5.2 Percent in 2014

"BART must pay $800 million toward the cost of new rail cars -- this fare increase will help us achieve that goal."

The Jobseeker's Holiday Survival Guide

10 steps to find the joy in the December job hunt.

Unemployment: What Are the Big Trends?

Unemployment rate improves as long-term unemployment persists.

The Best Things to Buy in December

Is 'Good Debt' Ruining Your Chance of Retiring?

Don't let monthly bills weigh you down.

Who's Hiring In Piedmont: Wells Fargo, Piedmont Unified, Waypoint Homes

Check out the job listings around town.

Get a Free Workout Saturday at FLEX Gym

Reserve a spot ahead of time by email or in person.

Who's Hiring In Piedmont: The Grey Group, Manpower, Zion Lutheran Church

Check out the job listings around town.

New York Times: East Bay Hospitals Reap Big Profits, Provide Little Charity Care

Is Your Job the 1 of 10 That Could Disappear?

These jobs are ripe for downsizing, thanks to technology.