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Bay Area beer startup Fathers Brewing gets $2M in funding for organic lager

"The ambitions of the brand are big," the co-founder said.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d
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BaytoBayNews.com

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Sitewire and Nexys Close the Gap Between Loan Closing and First Draw

LAFAYETTE, Calif., Nov. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sitewire, the draw management and virtual inspection platform for private construction lending, has launched an integration with Nexys, the first

Lafayette, CA · 1d

KRON4 News

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A look inside East Bay suburb’s first Japanese supermarket before it opens

PLEASANT HILL, Calif. (KRON) — Japanese supermarket Osaka Marketplace opened its second store in Foster City last year. It was met with support among the local community, being the only of its kind in the Peninsula city. Eleven months later, Osaka Marketplace is taking its Japanese specialty offerings to Pleasant Hill, marking the first of […]

Pleasant Hill, CA · 1d

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Oakland Airport's $750 Baggage Tugs Spark Online Buying Frenzy

Oakland International Airport is offering more than a dozen small electric baggage tractors at auction, including older models listed for around $750 each. The vehicles are designed to tow luggage carts and cargo across airport tarmacs, but the low asking prices have prompted people online to speculate about uses beyond airport work.

Oakland, CA · 2d
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SFGate

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Shoppers camped out 2 days in advance for the new Costco in Vallejo

The new store has been in the works for 15 years.

Vallejo, CA · 3d

SFGate

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Solano Co.: Returns Show Voters Soundly Reject Proposed Energy, Hotel Taxes

Two tax measures targeting energy and tourism in unincorporated Solano County appear to have failed in Tuesday's election, according to the latest returns from the Solano County Registrar of Voters. Article continues below this ad. As of Friday evening, Measure E, a proposed tax targeting wind energy fields, solar facilities...

Solano County, CA · 1d

FOX40

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Bird flu detected in wild birds and poultry flock in Solano County

(FOX40.COM) — Reports of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as the bird flu, was detected in wild birds and domestic poultry in Solano County, officials said. According to a Monday press release from the Solano County Department of Agriculture, the affected backyard poultry flock has since been culled to prevent further spread of […]

Solano County, CA · 1d

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Delta Farmland Shrank From 538,000 Acres to 416,700 — Draft Report Seeks a Fix

California's Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta has lost more than 120,000 acres of farmland since 1991, shrinking from roughly 538,000 acres to about 416,700 acres today — and a new draft state report is pushing to slow that decline before more ground disappears under habitat restoration and flood-control projects. Public comment opened in late September on the Delta Protection Commission's draft, which lays out 22 recommendations meant to strengthen protections for the region's agricultural land.

California · 1d

piedmontexedra.com

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52 Glen Alpine Road, Piedmont

$8,250,000 | 9 Beds | 9 Baths | 12,253 SqFt | Showing by Appointment | Lisa Chan Carnazzo, The Grubb Company. Constructed in 1930 by renowned architects Williams & Wastell, this extraordinary English Country Tudor is a true architectural masterpiece. Commissioned by the Witter family, the residence stands as a remarkable showcase of timeless craftsmanship, exceptional design, and enduring architectural significance.

Piedmont, CA · 4d

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This California Farm Market Is A Local Favourite For Affordable Fall Produce

Some of the pumpkins here can grow to around 1,000 pounds. That’s heavier than a grand piano, and they share a patch with more than 40 other varieties. The best part might be the price of admission. Entry to the pumpkin patch is free, and so are the corn maze and the straw pyramid.

Solano County, CA · 4d

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Nabolom Bakery closes after five decades

Fifty years after it first opened in 1976, Nabolom Bakery shut its doors to the public on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Established in the Elmwood district in Berkeley, CA, the business prided itself on its “one of a kind pizza, fresh baked goods, beer, wine, and drip coffee,” and was well known for its high-quality ingredients and staple cinnamon twists. Prior to its closure, the business shortened it’s hours and fought to maintain a steady clientele, but ultimately struggled to maintain operations due to economic stress.

Berkeley, CA · 4d

FoodWorldNews

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Cook’s Seafood Abruptly Closes Its Menlo Park and Pleasanton Locations After 98 Years, Telling Workers by Text Message

Cook's Seafood, a fish market and restaurant that has served Menlo Park since 1928, closed both of its locations on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and employees learned of the closure by text message, TheStreet reported. The closures include the original El Camino Real location in Menlo Park and a second location in Pleasanton that opened in 2025.

Menlo Park, CA · 5d

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Voters back Hercules sales tax

The vote in favor of a Measure P sales tax in Hercules has an 8-point lead, with 54% saying yes, preliminary election results show, meaning consumers likely will be paying more on purchases in the city beginning in April. Measure P will add one cent on every dollar of taxable...

Hercules, CA · 4d

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Pleasant Hill’s Massive Japanese Marketplace Finally Has an Opening Date

PLEASANT HILL, CALIFORNIA — After months of waiting, Pleasant Hill shoppers finally have a date to circle on their calendars. Osaka Marketplace, the enormous Japanese grocery store taking over the former Orchard Supply Hardware space in Downtown Pleasant Hill, is set to open on Friday, November 20, according to Diablo magazine.

Pleasant Hill, CA · 6d

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Mosswood Duplex Site Could Become 18-Unit Building Near MacArthur BART

A two-story duplex at 425 W MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland could soon be torn down and replaced with a three-story, 18-unit apartment building, according to newly filed permits. The site sits in the Mosswood neighborhood of North Oakland, just one block from Mosswood Community Center and Park. New permits have...

Oakland, CA · 5d

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Port of Oakland’s publicly owned utility delivers power cheaper than investor-owned utilities

On November 3rd, the Port of Oakland announced that 84% of the electricity delivered by its publicly owned utility, Port Public Power, to Port tenants and facilities came from renewable and zero-carbon sources in 2025. “Every year, more of the Port runs on electricity, and our job is to make...

Oakland, CA · 5d

KTVU FOX 2

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San Francisco rents hitting new highs

A new report shows San Francisco rents continue to hit new highs, driven in part by the growth of the AI & tech industries. Crystal Chen of rental marketplace Zumper joins The Nine to discuss the trends renters are facing in trying to find a new place to live.

San Francisco, CA · 5d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Half-century-old Napa winery sold on auction block to its creditor

Signorello Estate — the 49-year-old winery in Napa that burned to the ground in 2017, was rebuilt and then went into foreclosure — has officially been sold to its creditor in an auction.

Napa, CA · 3d

The Coconut Mama

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Major grocery chain to close 60-year-old California bakery plant as 92 jobs are affected

A longtime California bakery facility that has supplied Safeway stores for decades is preparing to shut down, ending over 60 years of operations. The planned closure will affect 92 employees…

Richmond, CA · 4d