Dollar Tree Reaches $2.72 Million Settlement Over Hazardous Waste Disposal

Stores statewide were dumping toxic, corrosive and ignitable trash into landfills.

Pleasant Hill Residents: If You Use Starbucks, You Have A Problem

You'll have to caffeine-up elsewhere for now.

Check Your Freezer, Pleasant Hill: Trader Joe's Recall on Sausages

The product may contain small plastic pieces.

Good News, Pleasant Hill! Gas Prices Drop 30 Cents in a Month

Average gas prices are highest in San Francisco, and lowest in Concord.

Lost Wages of $6.8 Million Coming to Bay Area Workers

Labor law violations occurred at residential care facilities and nursing homes.

Sabra Recalls Hummus Over Possible Listeria Contamination

Check the codes to see if the hummus in your fridge is on the list.

Vitality Bowls in Downtown Pleasant Hill Opens April 2

On April 2nd Vitality Bowls will open in Downtown Pleasant Hill

Hey, Pleasant Hill! Baskin Robbins is $1.31 on 3/31

The promotion is meant to celebrate the brand's 70th birthday; two-scoop sundaes will cost $3.31.

Starbucks Celebrates Anniversary with 'Birthday Cake Frappuccino'

The drink is only available until March 30.

Recall of Amy's Kitchen Products: Possible Listeria

Organic spinach used in the foods is possibly tainted, according to the FDA.

Nut Recall Affects Whole Foods Market Products

The products may contain Salmonella.

Arsenic-Tainted Wine: Overkill Or A Real Killer?

How much arsenic is acceptable? It’s only regulated in drinking water, so “dangerous” level alleged in lawsuit is open to interpretation.

Arsenic-Tainted Wine: Overkill Or A Real Killer?

How much arsenic is acceptable? It’s only regulated in drinking water, so “dangerous” level alleged in lawsuit is open to interpretation.

THE FULL LIST: Wines Named In Lawsuit Over Purported Arsenic

The lawsuit alleges many popular wines made and distributed in California contain dangerous levels of arsenic. Here's the full list.

Drink Any of These Calif. Wines? Lawsuit Contends They Contain Poisonous Arsenic

Suit alleges winemakers knowingly sell arsenic-contaminated wines such as Menage a Trois, Sutter Home, Wine Cube, Charles Shaw, and Beringer

Shop at Trader Joe's, Pleasant Hill? Voluntary Product Recall Announced

The recall is related to products potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

Verizon Wireless' March 2015 Free Workshops

Verizon Wireless offers March 2015 free workshops in Pleasant Hill.

KRAFT RECALL ALERT: Metal Pieces Found in Mac & Cheese Prompts Massive Recall

Attention, parents: check any boxes of this Kraft macaroni and cheese you may have on the shelves.

Descendant of Booker T. Washington Signs Autobiography In Oakland

The private event is at the home of Alameda County Treasurer Donald White.

Lower Gas Taxes Coming to Pleasant Hill: Calif. Approves New Excise Tax Rate

The new rate will be 6 cents lower than the current rate.

Congrats To Kaiser Permanente Martinez/Walnut Creek Breast Center For Accreditation

“This accreditation is about providing the best care to our patients,” said Dr. Michael Russin.

Flying Southwest Today, Pleasant Hill? Check Your Flight

Some planes grounded nationwide for being out-of-compliance on maintenance. So far, not too bad in Bay Area ...

How To Know If Your Pleasant Hill Tax Preparer Is Legal Or A Fraud

It's not necessarily who snags you the biggest refund.

State Attorney General OKs Sale of 6 Non-Profit Bay Area, SoCal Hospitals

Kamala Harris’ decision, however, included a long list of detailed conditions that buyer Prime Healthcare must fulfill.

Local Landscaper Allegedly Ripped Off 11 Families, Never Completed Work

One family: “We were foolish enough to give him two hefty deposits ... we have nothing but an unfinished backyard to show for it.”

Gong Hey Fat Choy! Win Tickets To China In Contest To Celebrate Chinese New Year

Answer five questions on SFO's Facebook page, and you could win the two non-stop, round-trip tickets! Contest runs through March 6.

Attention, Pleasant Hill Taxpayers: Don't Fall For One of These 'Dirty Dozen' Scams

IRS warns of fake charities, return preparer fraud and aggressive telephone scams this year.

Federal Data Shows Dozens of Workplace Deaths in Bay Area

A total of 42 deaths were reported in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo counties in 2013, a new report shows.

Listeria Recall: Sprouts Recalled After Positive FDA Test

Hold the sprouts! These have been recalled after they flunked FDA testing.

Tobacco Products Pulled From Raley's Grocery Store Shelves

Raley's, with numerous stores in NorCal, says the decision was made to provide 'healthier options' and raise awareness about health.

Consignment Pop-Up Coming To East Bay

Spots open for consignors, sponsors or vendors. Volunteer, too! Or save the dates for bargain shopping for you and your kids!

Relief Coming to the Pumps? State May Lower Gasoline Excise Tax by 7.5 Cents

The California State Board of Equalization will consider lowering the tax rate by 21 percent at their upcoming meeting.

Have You Noticed Rising Gas Prices in Pleasant Hill?

The average price of gas in California is up 7 cents since January, according to AAA.

For Those With Nut Allergies: See's Candy Recall

The affected product is the 8-ounce Classic Red Heart with Assorted Chocolates, sold in stores and through mail order.

Contra Costa County Celebrates Lawsuit Victory Against Target

The company has settled a civil suit which alleged inaccurate pricing at Target.

Pleasant Hill, CA, Senior Care Experts Work to Reduce Local Hospitalizations This Winter

Home Instead Senior Care has committed to reducing area hospitalizations through the launch of a new informational campaign

Attending Pebble Beach ProAm? New Shuttle Service Available From East Bay

RYDE shuttles from Pleasant Hill and Pleasanton pick-up spots will take ProAm attendees straight to Pebble Beach golf course.

Have Anthem Insurance? Hackers May Have Your Personal Information

California's largest medical insurance carrier has been hacked, and tens of millions of customers may have had their information stolen.

Pay With Lovin' at McDonald's Around East Bay

Starting today, the restaurant chain will accept “Acts of Lovin’” -- like a fist bump -- as a form of payment to random customers.

Flaring Possible From Tesoro Plant Through Monday

The flaring is part of a planned shutdown process, said a company spokesman.