This week, a visit with the new owners of the Pleasant Hill Market who are less than 30 days into renovation and rebuilding the market. In speaking with Marshal and …
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BusinessWalnut Creek
Walnut Creek Planning Commission Set to Talk Skyzone Trampoline Park
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn August 14, the Walnut Creek Planning Commission is set to discuss approving a Conditional Use Permit for a Skyzone Trampoline Park. If approved, Skyzone Trampoline Park would be located …
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AntiochBusinessFood and Drink
Clavo & Canela Café Hosts Grand Opening in Downtown Antioch
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Saturday, Clavo & Canela Cocina Café, a family owned Salvadoran restaurant in downtown Antioch, held its grand opening. Cafe owners Carla and Edwin Menjeivar says they came to Antioch …
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BusinessConcord
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Ranks John Muir Health’s Medical Centers Among Top 3 San Francisco Metro Area Hospitals and Top 15 in California
by CC Newsby CC NewsWalnut Creek, CA – John Muir Health’s Concord and Walnut Creek Medical Centers were two of only 504 hospitals (11% of the more than 4,400 hospitals evaluated nationwide) to earn …
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Bay Area NewsBusinessContra Costa County
110 Bay Area Restaurants Receive $5,000 Resilience Grants
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe PG&E Corporation Foundation Supporting Hometown Restaurants in PG&E’s Bay Area for Fifth Consecutive Year OAKLAND, Calif. — More than 100 locally owned Bay Area restaurants will receive a financial …
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BusinessContra Costa County
30 First Place Ribbons at State Fair for Speakeasy Baking Co
by CC Newsby CC NewsIt was quite the competition for The Speakeasy Baking Co who walked away with 30 first places ribbons at the State Fair for Canning and Baking. In total, BrieAnna Arteaga-Marcel, …
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Brewing Success: How Berks Beans is Fueling Coffee Entrepreneurs
by CC Newsby CC NewsGreg Berkowtiz not only has the goal of providing the best roasted coffee beans, but he also aims to help others achieve success with their coffee businesses. After more than …
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BusinessCalifornia
New Bill Targets Permit Gridlock Crushing Local Restaurants
by CC Newsby CC NewsSACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) has introduced new legislation to help California restaurants cut through costly red tape and avoid closure due to outdated permitting rules. Assembly …
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Brentwood, California – The Le Bon Temps Restaurant Group is proud to announce the grand opening of Eight Acres Kitchen & Bar, a highly anticipated, wine country-inspired culinary destination nestled …
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BusinessContra Costa County
Cybersecurity in Contra Costa County: Local Leaders Respond to Rising Business Threats
by CC Newsby CC NewsCyberattacks are no longer a distant risk or isolated to global corporations. In Contra Costa County, the threat is real, recent, and rapidly evolving. From ransomware targeting city governments to …
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BusinessWalnut Creek
Del Monte Foods Has Filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
by CC Newsby CC NewsDel Monte Foods, based in Walnut Creek, has announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is now seeking a buyer. Here is the release: Del Monte Foods …
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BusinessContra Costa County
Contra Costa County Restaurants Hit With Permit Fee Increase
by CC Newsby CC NewsLast week, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved fee increases that will impact local restaurants. The fee increase comes after the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors received …
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BrentwoodBusinessContra Costa County
Aantex Pest Control Acquires Bugs Be Gone
by CC Newsby CC NewsBrentwood, CA — Aantex Pest Control, a regional leader in environmentally responsible pest solutions, is proud to announce the acquisition of Bugs Be Gone Pest Control, effective June 15, 2025. …
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With a goal of being the best 30 minutes of someone’s day, Contra Loma Bootcamp aims to help people reach a livable lifestyle. The journey for Marcy Kendall hasn’t been …
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BusinessContra Costa CountyFood and Drink
How Contra Costa Wines Scored in 2025 OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition
by CC Newsby CC NewsOrange County Wine Society (OCWS), in partnership with the OC Fair, announced the winners of the 2025 OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition–including many Contra Costa County wines which were entered. …
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What started as a decade-long ‘idea,’ made-up by two friends with a passion for craft beers, The Beer Aisle has reached its first anniversary of serving craft beers to patrons …
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BusinessCalifornia
DOJ Sues Coffee House for Refusal to Serve Jewish Customers
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Justice Department announced today that it filed a lawsuit against Fathi Abdulrahim Harara and Native Grounds LLC, the owners of the Jerusalem Coffee House in Oakland, California. The lawsuit …
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What once began as a pandemic hobby has now evolved into a modern tearoom in downtown Antioch, The Hen and Drake Modern Tearoom. After spending the pandemic gardening, Erin Green …
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Del Cielo Brewing Co., located in Downtown Martinez, CA, is celebrating its seventh anniversary this weekend, May 30 to June 1. Owners Cielomar Cuevas and Luis Castro will be hosting a …
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As a ‘constant creator,’ a tea and spice store in Old Town Scottsdale, AZ was all it took for Jude Pierotti, owner of A Steep in Time in Brentwood, CA, …
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Over the weekend, Cocina Medina Mexican Restaurant, in the City of Antioch, announced it was closing its doors on May 24, 2025. According to their statement, they cited after two-decades, …
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BusinessRichmond
Riggers Loft to Hold Fundraiser to Help Fund Appeal Against City of Richmond
by CC Newsby CC NewsAs Riggers Loft continues to battle the city of Richmond, they will be hosting a benefit concert this weekend. They are hoping to raise $30k. Ahead of the fundraiser event, …
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BusinessCaliforniaDanville
Danville Brewing Co Medals at World Beer Cup, Other Winners
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Danville Brewing Co earned two bronze medals at the World Beer Cup in Indianapolis last week. The medals were for the following: Bronze for HOP MAGEE in the Juicy …
