Hema Sivanandam

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Hema Sivanandam

PITTSBURG - Sprouts Farmers Market will open its doors to residents on June 27, adding to the number of grocery stores and healthy food options in the city. Situated next to Ray Giacomelli Park on San Marco Boulevard and West Leland Road, it will be the city's sixth grocery store – others include WinCo Foods, Cardenas Market, Island Pacific Supermarket, FoodsCo, and Safeway.

2 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | Hema Sivanandam

PITTSBURG — A Pittsburg business owner has questioned why $300,000 was approved by the city for a new downtown cafe that she claims threatens the livelihood of her restaurant, money that the city said was given as a loan and without using taxpayer dollars. Natalie Cooper Heredia, who said she is the owner of Lumpy’s Diner, expressed in a recent social media post that she was “furious” after learning that Pittsburg awarded the funds to Sean McCauley Investments for Lighthouse Cafe.

2 weeks ago | eastbaytimes.com | Hema Sivanandam

ANTIOCH - Mac's Old House, an old-fashioned Italian restaurant known for its prime rib and minestrone soup, will close its doors this summer after decades of serving up not just traditional dishes, but memories that have lasted a lifetime for some of its regular customers and out-of-town guests. After 42 years, the final meal will be served on June 22. Rick Cook, manager and head chef, said he and owner Gary Noe are ready for retirement.

2 weeks ago | fresnobee.com | Hema Sivanandam

BRENTWOOD – Brentwood named Darin Gale as interim city manager as the search for a permanent hire begins. The Brentwood City Council unanimously approved Tuesday the appointment of Gale, along with a temporary 10% salary hike for his new role as interim city manager. Currently the assistant city manager, he will take over the interim position effective April 27.

2 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | Hema Sivanandam