How Coronavirus Affected Bankruptcy Filings In Pleasant Hill Area

Bankruptcy filings were down in Contra Costa County last year, but experts expect them to surge in coming years.

How Reliable Is Your California Electric Provider?

See how well power providers in the Pleasant Hill area and across CA serve local customers.

Pleasant Hill Company Scores Federal Coronavirus Contract

Companies in Pleasant Hill and the East Bay received millions from the government to help combat the coronavirus pandemic.

Racial Diversification, Inclusion Summit Held In Pleasant Hill

Summit organizers say a study found that 90 percent of CEOs and board chairs, and 83 percent of all board members, are Caucasian.

Free Slurpees At Pleasant Hill 7-Eleven Stores On 7-11

7-Eleven will give away free Slurpees during specific hours. There are also $1 deals on other items and ways to keep the free drinks coming.

Burlington Opening New Store In Pleasant Hill

"This new location brings jobs to the community, and provides a great shopping experience for the entire family."

Dick’s Sporting Goods May Stop Selling Guns In Pleasant Hill

Dick’s Sporting Goods, which operates a store in Pleasant Hill, will remove guns from 125 stores.

PatchCast: The Design Twins Talk Pizza, Pillows, Perfect Persona

Julie Lancia and Jodie Kammerer join the PatchCast to talk home decorating and influencing. The duo has amassed nearly 500,000 followers.

Xtreme Scaffolding is Contra Costa County Small Biz of the Year

Senator Bill Dodd recognized the firm as Senate District Three small business of the year for 2018

C2 Education To Open In Pleasant Hill

The center offers SAT/ACT and PSAT test prep and subject tutoring. The community is invited to next week's open house.

AAA Now Sending Motorcycles To Roadside Assistance Calls In Contra Costa County

AAA members needing roadside assistance in parts of Contra Costa County might now get help a little more quickly thanks to a pilot program.

Local Restaurateur Opening East Bay Burger Joint

The new eaterie will the first Wayback Burgers location owned and operated by local franchisee Khawaja Ahsan and his wife, Ambreen Khawaja.

Contractor That Built Balcony In Deadly Collapse May Have License Revoked

State accuses the East Bay company of willfully disregarding plans and departing from trade standards. Rohnert Park woman among six killed.

Bay Area Reports Steady To Strong 'Black Friday' Sales

And today is "Small Business Saturday." So if shopping or dining out today, remember to support local Pleasant Hill establishments!

P.F. Chang's Offering Free Sushi -- Today Only

Offer is free California or spicy tuna roll to eat-in diners, no strings attached. Head to Walnut Creek, Pleasanton or Emeryville (Breaking)

Congrats To 4 Contra Costa Businesses For Pollution-Prevention Efforts

Small changes made a big difference and earned the establishments Leadership in Sustainability awards!

New Shipping Route Could Mean More Port Jobs In East Bay

The route to begin in November will link Oakland, China and Vietnam. [Breaking]

Spirit Halloween Stores Opening Soon, Pleasant Hill

In 2016, the popular Halloween costume purveyor is also helping make hospitals less scary for kids and their families.

Regional Plumbing Company Fined For Installing Uncertified Water Heaters

The uncertified heaters do not meet the air district's stringent nitrous oxide limits, officials said.

Fill 'Er Up! Abundant Supplies Lead To Cheaper Gas Prices In Pleasant Hill, Statewide

Click here to see the price finder for the lowest per-gallon prices near you!

BART Will Install Rail Dampers To Quiet Trains

BART is working on saving its customers' ears with a new project approved by the Board of Directors Thursday.

EBMUD Will Soon Stop Publishing Water Wasters List

Water wasters in the past have included Buster Posey, Mark Mastrov, Vince Neil, and Steven Burd. Two final lists will be posted soon.

New BART Train Car Crashes At Low Speed During Test Run

A new train car crashed into a sand berm at low speed on BART's test track in Hayward Friday afternoon, according to BART officials.

Shuttles Return For East Bay BART Stations Monday Morning

There will be no regular train service for BART passengers between two East Bay stations on Monday, BART officials said Sunday.

Major BART Delays Reported On Pittsburg-Bay Point Line

BART is reporting major delays on the Pittsburg-Bay Point line because of an obstruction between the Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek.

Amazon Prime Now Delivery Comes To East Bay

The quick delivery service for purchased items is available from San Pablo to Hayward and east to Walnut Creek. You must be a Prime member.

'Earn and Learn East Bay' To Host Kick-Off Event

Aim is help employers build their workforce and contribute to well-being of the region.

Gas Prices Down 30 Cents In Past Month Around Pleasant Hill, Bay Area

And they may stay down through spring, analysts say. Click here to see our low-price finder!

Berkeley-Based Company Recalls Organic Macadamia Butter, Nuts

Macadamias from Hawaii contaminated with Salmonella spurred the butter and nut recall.

Congratulations Pleasant Hill! Priceless!

A new report says the lowest credit card debts in the nation are owned by Bay Area residents having high-tech firms near or in their towns.

Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill As Holiday Season Arrives

One expert says prices could drop by as much as 10 cents per gallon by the end of the year.

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.

Bump Club and Beyond's Gearapalooza Tour Makes a Stop in San Francisco on October 8, 2015

Local event provides information on the best in baby gear for expectant and new parents

Forbes 400: California Dominates List of Billionaires

The 2015 list has just been released. Silicon Valley Tech Titans populate the top, but other industries created super wealth.

Latest Facebook Privacy Hoaxes Aren't True -- Or New

Don’t fall for either of these.

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.

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.

'The Force' and Disney Magic are About to Collide

Disneyland will celebrate the new Star Wars film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” beginning in November.

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.