Pittsburg Moves Forward With First Major Data Center Project
Pittsburg leaders say a coming data center could generate jobs and long-term revenue, but it's also raised environmental concerns....
02
Jun
13
May
Supervisors Approve Small-Scale Restaurant Operations From Homes
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday that would permit small-scale restaurant and food operations for residents....
30
Apr
PG&E Showcases All-Electric Model Home, New Tech Aimed at Lowering Energy Costs
PG&E unveiled an all-electric model "PowerHouse" at a San Ramon facility to demonstrate efforts to make clean energy cheaper and more accessible....
30
Mar
Women In Business Spotlight: Amazing Grace Child Care and Preschool Builds Community in Antioch
Stephanie Jones-Crossland opened Amazing Grace Child Care in Antioch in 2020 to support families during the pandemic, inspired by the homelessness in her youth....
05
Mar
Love at First Bite: Felix Pizzas Turns a Parking Lot into a Pizza Destination
Every pie at Felix Pizzas is made by hand by Ernesto Felix, who runs the El Sobrante spot out of a parking lot with his wife four nights a week....
25
Feb
Youth-Led Grace N’ Grub Blends Faith, Family and Food in Antioch
The Grace N' Grub food pop-up, which is run by a group of Christian youth, serves smash burgers, loaded fries and more in an Antioch parking lot....
27
Jan
Fiya Spice Caribbean Bridges Jamaican, Soul Food in Pittsburg
Married chef couple Porsche and Everick Wilkins run Fiya Spice Caribbean, a Pittsburg restaurant where they sell Jamaican and soul food dishes....
30
Dec
Exclusive Shoes Steps Out of Richmond: A Q&A With Owner Jason Drisker
After a decade as a staple for local sneaker enthusiasts, Exclusive Shoes has closed its Richmond location and is moving to Sacramento....
08
Dec
Metztli Brings a Piece of Jalisco to Richmond
Metztli is a Latina-owned store in Richmond that sells products like pottery handcrafted by Jalisco artisans and key chains shaped like pan dulce....
05
Dec
Richmond Battery Factory Hopes to Electrify Legislators in Favor of Sustainable Energy
Legislators from across the US gathered inside a new battery factory along Richmond's waterfront Wednesday to learn about advances in energy storage technology....
09
Oct
Pittsburg to Get a New Supermarket; Store to Get $120,000 in Incentives From City
Pittsburg City Council on Monday approved a building permit fee credit and sales tax rebate for Cielo Supermarket, which is expected to open summer 2026....
01
Oct
‘A Richmond Gem’: Riggers Loft Closes After Rent Dispute With City
Riggers Loft, a wine bar and event space, has closed after nine years on the Richmond waterfront and legal battles with the city....
12
Sep
Sweet Potatoe’s Upbeet Cafe Revives Vacant El Cerrito Corner
The menu at Sweet Potatoe's UpBeet Cafe in El Cerrito mixes superfood smoothies and seasonal lattes with comfort foods and global flavors....
25
Aug
Couple Bridges Culinary Cultures at MexiHibachi in Pinole
Husband and wife Francisco Arce and Silvia Cortes own and operate MexiHibachi, first a Richmond catering business and now a Pinole restaurant....
01
Aug
‘We Want Pittsburg to Be Known for Something’: City Reviews Community Input on Zoning Plans
Pittsburg’s zoning ordinance team wrapped up a months-long community engagement process, reviewing residents’ suggestions for a more livable and lively town....
