The revised environmental impact report for the refinery's conversion from oil to biofuels was unanimously approved.
Westmont of Pinole is offering a fresh pie for every tour taken along with move assistance of $1,500 for those who move in by Jan. 31, 2023
Harms to Support the Westmont Living Communities in Northern California
Over 2,000 stores around the country will take part in Free Comic Book Day on Saturday. Here's where to celebrate in Contra Costa County.
The grocer, accused of raising certain prices during the pandemic, has reached a settlement with the California attorney general's office.
Trader Joe's is recalling a salad that may have hard plastic in its dressing.
Bautista-Colmenares Brings Wealth of Experience in Senior Living Services
That latte is about to get a little more expensive due to inflation, increasing labor costs and supply chain issues.
Starbucks, including Pinole, Hercules stores, suspended its vaccination policy to reflect a Supreme Court ruling blocking a federal mandate.
Need to grab some last-minute essentials around town? Here's a list of what's open, the hours, and what's closed for the holiday.
There are two CVS Pharmacy stores in Pinole.
McDonald’s is selling its classic Egg McMuffin for 63 cents Thursday to mark its 50th birthday. Here’s how to get it in Pinole and Hercules.
Trace amounts of naturally occurring arsenic were found in Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal sold at the Richmond Walmart.
Ulta Beauty reached a $752,000 settlement in a lawsuit by 34 district attorneys in California, including the Contra Costa County DA.
A negative COVID-19 test will also suffice as the county tightens restrictions on restaurants, gyms and more. Here's what you'll need to do.
Customers with a PG&E bill at least 60 days past due will automatically be enrolled in a 24-month payment arrangement plan.
Following new CDC guidance on face coverings, many retailers are once again directing employees and customers to mask up.
Pinole-Hercules area restaurants were helped by a federal program as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.
The Paycheck Protection Program helped around 692,692 California businesses in 2021 alone, including some in Pinole-Hercules.
The Recreation Department will reopen the Senior Center, Tiny Tots & Youth Center facilities June 15 for limited in-person activities.
"We’re thrilled to open our beautiful branch in vibrant Hercules, as part of the new shopping center right in the heart of town."
Here's how the pandemic affected bankruptcies in Contra Costa County. Experts warn of a likely surge in coming years.
See how well power providers in the Pinole-Hercules area and across CA serve local customers.
Best Buy is giving employees a "gratitude bonus" and paying out special "sick leave" for hourly workers who get vaccinated for coronavirus.
As California passes 2 million confirmed cases of coronavirus and hospitals are swamped, a lawsuit over reopening is delayed.
“We want to show our deep gratitude for those who support and protect us every day with a small gesture of kindness and a cup of coffee.”
Consumers in Pinole and Hercules can take steps to lessen the chance of falling victim to a scam.
Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a Pinole or Hercules Business of the Year.
The company will pay about $81,000 in penalties and $62,000 in restitution for the alleged price gouging that began after the pandemic.
The Chevron Richmond Refinery said flaring activity "due to an upset at a process unit."
More than 87,000 California companies received loans, according to data released this week. See how Pinole and Hercules businesses fared.
Companies in Hercules and around the East Bay received millions from the government to help combat the coronavirus pandemic
More one-time bonuses are planned at stores and distribution centers.
With restaurants closed because of coronavirus health orders, the food trucks are selling meals to truckers. Here's the link...
Learn how Lucy's Cleaning Services in El Sobrante is faring during the coronavirus and what you can do to support them during this time.
We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.
The idea came from first responders due to the impact of coronavirus on their schedules.
We're publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for Pinole, Hercules Businesses. Here's how to get listed.
CVS Pharmacies will waive charges for the home delivery of prescription meds amid precautions regarding the new coronavirus.
Supermarket chain Safeway is opening a new location in Hercules this year, one of four new stores set to open in the region.