After years of inactivity, the DuPont property on Bridgehead Road in Oakley might soon become an East County hot spot, brimming with potential for mass redevelopment.
DuPont representatives recentl...
Members of the Byron-Delta Lions recently presented Brentwood Fine Meats owner Bill Harris with the Star Business Award.
Harris and co-owner Greg Karkas sponsored the Lions’ fundraising cookbook a...
Spring is in the air and temperatures are on the rise. Before your air conditioner goes back to work full-time for the summer, dive into a little spring cleaning for your home to keep energy costs ...
The Streets of Brentwood Shopping Center recently welcomed its newest merchant, Charming Charlie, the chain’s first and only Bay Area location. Rated one of the nation’s hottest new retail concepts...
Monkey Wrenches has earned the “Best of Brentwood” medal year after year, and the business has made a consistent profit. But when Ted Curran first took over the shop, it was running on fumes.
For 2...
As an auto mechanic, Brentwood’s Scott Perriera realizes he’ll never overtake the automobile as the object people depend on most.
But as the owner of Bumper 2 Bumper Automotive, located on O’Hara A...
The contentious legal battle over Walmart’s plan to expand its Antioch store to a Supercenter came to an abrupt end in the company’s favor last week.
The state Supreme Court decided to not hear a p...
Taco Del Mar has reopened its Brentwood store, located at 3101 Balfour Road in the Fairview Shopping Center.
“I’m excited to bring Taco Del Mar’s delicious, fun dining experience to the people of B...
Spring has arrived, and now is the time for parents to begin planning their children’s summer activities, says local businessman Jim Lark, owner of The Little Gym of Brentwood.
Parents want to find...
Nearly two years ago, Antioch resident Brittney Gougeon shone a spotlight on crime and blight in the community by quietly starting a Facebook group called Take Back Antioch (TBA).
But last Friday, ...
Homeowners looking to reduce their utility bills might start by looking on the roof.
Local residents who install solar panels can save as much as $200,000 on electric bills over the life of the sy...
Hannah Nicole Vineyards and Winery in Brentwood has announced that its 18,000-square-foot winery, tasting room and event venue is under new ownership. Daily operations will continue under current m...
If you’re feeling uneasy about jumping onto the solar bandwagon, consider easing yourself into it with the help of Smart Energy Consultants. Tim Rolan, Bryan Swiers and Denise Dimock make up the tr...
Shantell and Damon Owens sat down at a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Livermore for the first time two years ago, and by the time they walked out the door, they were converts. The Dallas-based barbecue h...
The Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce unveiled its new and improved website to a standing-room-only crowd at the Chamber’s Feb. 26 mixer.
Kicking off 2013 with the introduction of its new Board of ...
Each year thousands of women are unable to secure employment because they don’t have access to appropriate ensembles to wear on job interviews. To address the problem, the company dressbarn is team...
Dynese Mouzakis Hess, licensed esthetician/acne specialist and owner of The Skin Liaison Skin Care & Acne Clinic, located at 729 First St. in Brentwood, is celebrating five years of successfully tr...
Andrew Spears, a Farmers Insurance agent operating out of Antioch, has completed the Career Agents Course at the University of Farmers training facility in Agoura Hills, Calif. The university, whic...
If you enjoy German food, this is your lucky day. If you’ve never ventured to Island Joe’s on Bethel Island, where Donna Simon and granddaughter Tracey Kropelnicki have begun serving up a variety o...
The Discovery Bay Lions Club hosts its first Chamber of Commerce mixer of the year on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at Aladino’s Pizza, 1555 Riverlake Road.
“We’re looking forward to another great year of fun a...