Here’s your biweekly roundup of retail, restaurant and other business news and happenings in Walnut Creek, Lamorinda, Concord and Pleasant Hill.
Shoppers in Pleasant Hill can now pay with PayPal at their local Foot Locker, The Home Depot, Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch.
Gay rights proponents and anti-gay protesters lined the sidewalk outside of the new North Main eatery, while patrons came and went.
Angel Pagan delighted crowds of thousands at the Taco Bell on El Camino Real in Redwood City Tuesday.
Here’s your biweekly roundup of retail, restaurant and other business news and happenings in Walnut Creek and Central Contra Costa.
Habit Burger Grill says trick or treat with Halloween opening.
YapStone hosts government officials from Ireland for announcement of the opening of European headquarters.
Stores in dozens of U.S. cities, including Walnut Creek, report the credit card tampering .
Celebrate National Pajama Month by taking the kids to eat for free at Sweet Tomatoes every Sunday morning in October. Required dress code? Pajamas!
IPhone 5 fanatics were still lined up Friday during the day at the Apple store on South Main Street.
Update: Martinez teen ready to camp out overnight at Walnut Creek Apple Store to be in line for the new iPhone 5 Friday morning. Long lines are expected anywhere the iPhone is sold.
Bohemian chic wear for women and home goods are offered in building that took the place of Mark Morris Tire.
Famed perfumer Francis Kurkdjian meets and greets customer at Broadway Plaza store. His scents came off the Broadway Plaza fountain Wednesday, too.
Update: Mayor Pro Tem Kish Rajan takes job as director of the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, says he won't be able to dedicate time, attention to council job.
Locust Street shop has reopened with same staff and 'same recipes,' says new owner Denise Ellwood.
Hiring fair for Paragon Outlets Livermore Valley scheduled for Sept. 11 and Oct. 23.
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John Muir Medical Center’s simulated-based training and a new unit that will allow parents to stay overnight will help improve the outcome for the tiny patients of neonatologist Stacie Bennett.
The owner wants to sell and have tastings of rare and artisan brews crafted locally and around the world.
Walnut Creek Patch writers checked out some "neighborhood centers." Which ones do you visit and which shops do you love? Which invites you to just hang out and spend time with friends?
The three candidates for the Walnut Creek City Council election discussed their vision for ensuring the city's long-term prosperity.
A Southern California-based retailer that specializes in natural foods would go into the long-vacant 2.8 acre site on Geary Road.
Tilly's is a Southern California-based chain that is riding the wave of youth fashion outlets that sell casual clothing inspired by the surf and skateboard look.
Walnut Creek likes its food trends! A new salad place opening up on Locust Street next door to Lark Creek Walnut Creek reveals the latest food fad: casual "bistros" serving healthy, “artisan,” “organic” salads and sandwiches.
New jobs outlook not good. But one senior economist says things aren't so bad that we're headed back into a recession; recovery is just going slower than expected.
It's a buyers market, at least for those in the position to buy a home. Anyone who is going to invest in a home these days is looking for good value and sellers are having to adjust expectations.
Still, analysts and Walnut Creek city officials see glimmer of hope.
AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah says the layoffs of 28 employees at the Walnut Creek headquarters were part of an effort to restructure backoffice operations.
Destination Maternity has partnered with John Muir Medical Center to offer a range of classes to help expectant moms, dads, and siblings have healthy, happy pregnancies.
Lark Creek Walnut Creek, under Bradley Ogden, was one of Contra Costa County's first star chef-driven restaurants.
Bay Area-based nonprofit is seeking public input on its list of female business owners from Walnut Creek.
For this July 4 weekend and beyond, here are some favorite places to eat in downtown Walnut Creek, according to readers and yours truly.
Walnut Creek's business scene is starting to show signs of life.
Sweet Brentwood corn, prized by everyone from Thomas Keller's French Laundry to local back yard chefs, is just one of the many delicious foods that you should be able to find at Walnut Creek's farmers markets this weekend.