Where Do You Log in? What's Your Favorite Wi-Fi Spot?

Now that BART is on strike again and with the roads a mess and ferries filled, we want to know the best Wi-Fi spots in town for those lucky souls who don't have to be at the office but don't want to work from home.

Halloween 2013: Americans to Spend $330M on Pet Costumes

The National Retail Federation estimates that about 158 million Americans will celebrate Halloween this year.

Map: What Are the Richest Parts of Town?

The map below shows the median income in blocks across your neighborhood as reported by the US Census Bureau.

Who Earns The Minimum Wage In Rockridge

Proposals in Sacramento and Washington to raise the minimum wage have sparked debate over whether such a hike would boost the economy

Alice Waters Describes New Chez Panisse Post-Fire

In a short video interview posted this week, Chez Panisse proprietor Alice Waters discusses the wide range of changes introduced in the famed 42-year-old restaurant as part of the renovation following this spring's fire and temporary closure.

Who's Hiring In The Rockridge Area: Kaiser Permanente, Hilton, Rainin

Some of the job postings online for the Rockridge area

Kickstarting Ice Cream: Sweet New Shop Planned in Temescal Alley

Curbside Creamery raised $20,000 via Kickstarter to help with its transition from vending trike to brick-and-mortar shop in the Temescal district.

Jobs in Rockridge and North Oakland

Job openings close to home include positions for a food copywriter, contract game designers, after-school child care staff, a part-time seamstress and a sales manager for an innovative fragrance company.

Who's Hiring In The Oakland Area: Alameda Health System, DHL, Alameda County

Some of the job openings posted online for the Oakland area

Demolition Derby at College Avenue Safeway

Oakland Mayor Jean Quan and Safeway officials spoke briefly before mechanical excavators began tearing down the old College Avenue supermarket Monday to make way for a new Safeway "lifestyle" store.

Bites Off Broadway: Aug. 2 Food Truck Lineup

Bites Off Broadway brings a caravan of food trucks to Studio One every Friday, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., through Oct. 11. A half dozen choices this week.

Demolition of College Ave. Safeway Starts Officially Aug. 5 with Groundbreaking Ceremony

The new "lifestyle" Safeway is scheduled to open in the summer of 2014.

Who's Hiring In The Rockridge Area: Children's Hospital, DNV Kema Energy, TubeMogul

Some of the job openings posted online for the Rockridge area

Restaurant Watch: A Taste of Peru on College Avenue

Pucquio is serving dinner in the former Guest Chef space at 5337 College.

Why Are There So Many Starbucks Near Rockridge?

Sprouts & Shutters: New Bar, Music Venue Coming to Telegraph Ave.

The owners hope to open by October.

Sprouts & Shutters: New Bar, Music Venue Coming to Telegraph Ave.

The owners hope to open by October.

Restaurant Watch: The Hog's Apothecary Aims to Open by Early September

Better late than never — the Temescal beer hall, originally scheduled to open late February, now hopes to be in business in about six weeks.

Free Jamba Juice Smoothies for Kids on Saturday

Children age 8 and younger may pick from four flavors between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Jobs in Rockridge: Market Hall, A16 Are Hiring

At Market Hall: Openings for a copywriter, a sales assistant — ideally one who speaks Italian — a counterperson for the Pasta Shop. At A16: a part-time server.

Who’s Hiring Near Rockridge?

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

Restaurant Watch: Wine Shop and Tasting Bar to Open in September

The Barrel Room will specialize in small-production wines by the glass.

Happy 30th Birthday, Zachary's!

The Oakland pizzeria — first in the four-location chain — opened on July 25, 1983.

East Bay Unemployment Rate Rises, So Does Number of Jobs

The labor force in the East Bay tops 1 million workers for the first time since December 2008

Best Hospitals: John Muir Medical Center Ranks Near The Top In California

Alta Bates, Children's Hospital are left off the list

Port of Oakland Closed Following Worker's Death

The woman employee died of natural causes, the coroner's office said.

Who's Hiring In The Rockridge Area: Oakland Library, Beacon Financial, Clif Bar

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

Remember Flower Power Wednesday

Even Texans believe flowers give off positive vibes.

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

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

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

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

Bites Off Broadway: July 5 Food Truck Lineup

Bites Off Broadway brings a caravan of food trucks to Studio One every Friday, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., through Oct. 11. Added this week: Boffo Cart.

Sony's New Ultra HD TV (Sponsored)

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

Bites Off Broadway: June 28 Food Truck Lineup

Bites Off Broadway brings a caravan of food trucks to Studio One every Friday, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., through Oct. 11. New this week: Nora's Mobile Spanish Cuisine, specializing in paella.

Who's Hiring In The Rockridge Area: Whole Foods, The North Face

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

Berkeley's Chez Panisse Reopens After Fire Repairs

The upstairs cafe and downstairs restaurant reopen Monday after lengthy repairs following a March 8 fire.

Temescal: Darlene Drapkin's Recipe for Revitalizing a Business District

Descriptions of Temescal as "hip" and "cool" are no accident.

Southwest Airlines Glitch Causes Delays, Cancellations

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

Another Side to Moe's – Rare Book Aerie

Moe's Books on Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley is known for its reasonably priced books on the first three floors. But on the fourth floor lies a Rare Books Room with books that cost up to $1,250.

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

Bites Off Broadway: June 21 Food Truck Lineup

Bites Off Broadway brings a caravan of food trucks to Studio One every Friday, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., through Oct. 11.