Pinole, Hercules Drivers Paying Lower Gas Prices This Holiday Season

The average price in California is down 29 cents from a year ago, according to AAA Northern California officials.

Gas Prices Falling Near Pinole, Hercules As Holiday Season Arrives

Where is the cheapest gas in the East Bay? Use our mapquest gas-price tool to find the lowest price in Pinole, Hercules and nearby.

Should Pinole and Hercules Fast-Food Workers Make $15 An Hour?

In a series of protests across the nation, fast-food and other lower-wage workers are demanding a $15 an hour minimum wage and sick leave.

Report: Calif. Businesses Booming, Unemployment to Drop

Economists noted that most areas of the state have recovered the jobs that were lost during the recession, leading to a demand for workers.

Whole Foods Slashing 1,500 Jobs While Opening New Stores

The company says it will use the savings to lower prices and enhance technology in existing stores.

Pinole and Hercules Coffee Addicts: Here's Where to Get Freebies Tuesday for National Coffee Day

McDonald's, Starbucks, Peet's and other stores are offering free coffee and discounts to celebrate #NationalCoffeeDay.

Hundreds of Seasonal and Part-Time Jobs Listed in California

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the most recent career opportunities.

Who's Hiring in Pinole, Hercules and East Bay This Week

Target, John Muir Health, Forever 21, CVS are all hiring. Even more jobs at the Patch jobs board, and post your own local job listing!

Program to Expand Energy Efficiency Upgrades Extended to Portions of Contra Costa County

The program allows homeowners to buy products to conserve water and energy and have the cost put on their tax bill.

Uber Loses Arbitration Bid, Must Fight Drivers in Court

A San Francisco judge ruled the ride-sharing company's contract with drivers contradicts itself making its arbitration clause unenforceable.

Bay Area Consumer Prices On the Rise

It costs less to gas-up your car, and more to heat your home. A steep rise in housing prices also contributed to the increase.

Unemployment Continues to Drop in Bay Area, Across State

One Bay Area county has California’s lowest unemployment rate.

Which California Cities Have Fared Best and Worst Since the Recession?

One Southern California city has fared worse than every other major city in the nation while a Northern California city is thriving.

Hundreds of New Jobs Listings in California Over the Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the most recent career opportunities.

UPS Hiring Nearly 100,000 Workers For Holidays: Here's Where

Find thousands of jobs posted daily.

Who's Hiring in Pinole, Hercules and East Bay This Week

Kaiser; Home Depot; and Forever 21 are all hiring. Even more jobs at the Patch jobs board, and post your own local job listing!

Spinach Recalled Because of High Cadmium Levels, 2015

The organic spinach is from a California company--organicgirl--and is currently limited in scope. Check the code and "use by" date.

Job Openings Hit Record High: Here Are Thousands Of Them

California job-seekers rejoice. Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings.

Who's Hiring in Pinole, Hercules and East Bay This Week

Hobby Lobby; Chipotle; Vans; Kaiser are all hiring. Even more jobs at the Patch jobs board, and post your own local job listing!

Autumn Gas Prices to Fall in East Bay

The average price per gallon in the Bay Area is currently $3.13, down 25 cents from the previous month.

Thousands Of New Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.

Who's Hiring in Pinole, Hercules and East Bay This Week

Chipotle; Applebee's; Crunch Fitness are all hiring. Even more jobs at the Patch jobs board, and post your own local job listing!

Chipotle Hiring 4,000 Workers in One Day

See where and how to apply in the East Bay.

Fender, er, Wing Bender at Oakland Airport

Both planes are in the shop after clipping wings.

PG&E Warns Customers of Scams

They come at you by phone and email--scammers trying to separate you from your hard-earned money. Even non-customers are targeted.

Thousands Of New Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.

Who's Hiring in Pinole, Hercules and East Bay This Week

Crunch Fitness; Chevron; Hertz, and Staples are all hiring. Even more jobs at the Patch jobs board, and post your own local job listing!

Gas Prices Are At Their Lowest Seasonally Since 2004

And they're only expected to keep going down. Where can you find the best gas prices in Pinole and Hercules?

One of America's Most-Dangerous Jobs May Surprise You

Think the most dangerous jobs in America are firefighting, policing, soldiering and lumber-jacking? You’re right. But Fido’s a danger, too.

California May Bear Brunt of Chinese Market Crash

Because California is part of the Pacific Rim, one economic expert thinks Monday's crash may be felt here more than any other states.

Geico Agrees to Pay $6M to Settle Alleged Misleading Business Practices

The Consumer Federation of California alleged the insurance giant mislead consumers by display rates that were not its lowest available.

5 Things To Know About The Stock Market Plunge

What does the chaos mean for you?

Statewide Employment Makes Gains in July

Can you guess which Bay Area county had the lowest percent of unemployed residents in July?

Thousands Of New Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.

Who's Hiring in Pinole, Hercules and East Bay This Week

Michaels; Ohlone College; Crunch are all hiring. Even more jobs at the Patch jobs board, and post your own local job listing!

Walgreens Settles Consumer Lawsuit Over Prescription Consultations

In California, pharmacists are required to personally discuss new drugs or dosages with customers.

Target Reaches $67 Million Settlement With Visa Over Data Breach

More closure after a massive data breach affected 40 million card users.

Thousands Of New Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.

$10 Back to School Haircuts at JCPenney Salons in August

Find out how you can make a salon appointment for your student.

Drivers Catching a Break With Lower Gas Prices

If you're driving to Santa Cruz, don't buy gas there!