Subway sidekicks: Footlong pretzels, sweet treats added to menu
The Subway Sidekicks menu rolls out nationwide Jan. 22.
Sports Illustrated planning to lay off most, if not all, staff
The publisher of Sports Illustrated has notified employees it is planning to lay off a significant portion — possibly all — of the outlet's staff after its license to use the iconic brand's name in print and digital was revoked.
Rally at Berkeley restaurant hit twice by burglars
Local community leaders and political office-seekers rallied Thursday outside Creekwood Restaurant in Berkeley, which has been hit twice by burglars in a little over a year.
Mary Poppins bag lawsuit: Uniqlo accuses Shein of copying hit product
The Uniqlo bag is praised on TikTok and other social media as roomy but also light and compact.
Just over 15 percent of home listings were considered affordable in 2023: Redfin
Just 15.5% of homes are considered affordable for everyday homebuyers, the lowest share on record.
Home buyers struggle in 2023, but homeownership rate could rise in 2024
Housing inventory was low in 2023, but homeownership stayed steady at 66%. The rate could see an increase in 2024.
Top Federal Reserve official says inflation fight seems nearly won, with rate cuts coming
A top Federal Reserve official said Tuesday that he is increasingly confident that inflation will continue falling this year back to the Fed's 2% target level, after two years of accelerating price spikes that hurt millions of American households.
Diamond company cuts prices this month amid difficult economy, lab-grown demand
The company reportedly sought to drum up more sales.
IRS waiving $1 billion in penalty taxes, will kick off 2024 tax season on Jan. 29
The 2024 tax season gets officially underway at the end of January and some taxpayers could see tax penalties waived, the IRS said.
Sam's Club will stop checking receipts at the door and do this instead
The Warehouse Club is using this new method to enhance the shopping experience for customers.
Major bank announces elimination of 20,000 jobs after losses
Citigroup announced a net loss of $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter.
Kelly-Moore Paints closes abruptly
Kelly-Moore Paints is going out of business and has closed all of its stores.
SF Jewish restaurants targeted for boycott
Fliers calling for a boycott of Jewish restaurants in San Francisco are being denounced for bigotry.
Panera Bread announces $1 soup deal for National Soup Month, reveals new menu item
Panera customers can use the code SOUP to snag a $1 cup of soup to add to any entrée purchase
San Francisco Richmond District business owners frustrated over burglary, vandalism
Six businesses on Clement Street in San Francisco's Richmond District picked up the pieces after a series of break-ins, thefts and vandalism.
Hertz selling 20,000 EVs from rental fleet; will reinvest in gas-powered vehicles
The offloading of the vehicles will cut the company's global EV fleet by one-third, Hertz said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Miller Lite selling beer mints in move embracing Dry January
Miller Lite said the 40-piece tins of Beer Mints will hit the market in two portions of online sales.
Fruit Stripe gum discontinued after more than 50 years
The beloved candy first debuted in the 1960s and came in five flavors with each pack featuring a temporary tattoo.
Wienermobile drivers wanted again to tour the country promoting Oscar Mayer
Wienermobile drivers get paid a base salary of $35,600 to tour the country in one of the most iconic and rare vehicles.
Country Sun Natural Foods in Palo Alto saved from closure by loyal staff
Country Sun is a beloved organic grocer in Palo Alto which nearly closed this winter. But with some support from loyal customers, longtime staff had the courage to take over and save the store.