Regulators seek answers from Tesla over lack of recall
In a letter to Tesla, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration told the electric car maker Tuesday that it must recall vehicles if an over-the-internet update deals with a safety defect.
Budweiser welcomes newborn Clydesdale named ‘Eminem’
"When your parent’s names are Marcie & Myles— it’s only right that your name is Eminem!" the ranch wrote on Facebook.
New sodium guidelines: FDA seeks to cut salt in packaged, restaurant foods
The FDA’s voluntary goals finalized Wednesday for 163 foods are intended to help lower the amount of salt Americans eat.
Southwest Airlines meltdown: More than 2,000 flights canceled since Friday
Southwest Airlines chaos continued into Tuesday. Over the weekend, Southwest canceled some 2,400 flights, including more than 435 on Monday; leaving hundreds of thousands of people stranded or seriously delayed.
Poll: Majority of Bay Area residents say they're likely to leave the region in next few years
A new poll showed a growing number of Bay Area residents said they're likely to move out of the region in the next few years, with the high cost of living and staggering housing costs among the driving reasons to leave.
Florida mother jailed for breaking hospital COVID rules, refusing to leave daughter's bedside
The 70-year-old Florida mother refused to leave her daughter's bedside after she underwent brain surgery, despite the hospital's COVID visitation rules. A deputy arrested her for trespassing, and she spent 24 hours in jail. "I could not in good conscience and good heart leave her bedside," she said. "I stand by my actions 100%. I am not sorry that I made them take me out of there in handcuffs."
Chaos persists for Southwest passengers after airline cancels hundreds of more flights
Southwest Airlines canceled hundreds of more flights on Monday following a weekend of chaos and disruptions.
Fish stick shortage could hit US amid customs dispute
A customs dispute at the U.S.-Canada border is threatening America’s supply of a key fish used for popular products like fish sticks and fast food sandwiches.
California senior facility fined over worker abusing woman
The elderly resident was an evacuee from her Pollock Pines home in August during the massive Caldor Fire in the Sierra Nevada mountains and had only been at the facility for four days when family members noticed bruising on her thigh.
McDonald's offering free ‘thank you’ breakfast to educators Oct. 11-15
Just as it did with first responders and health care workers last year, McDonald’s will give a free Thank You Meal to teachers, administrators and school staff this week.
Man orders 100 tacos on first date, asks woman to pay for them
First dates can be awkward, but a woman on TikTok shared a unique horror story that has since gone viral. It seems the man she met on a dating app really, really liked Taco Bell tacos.
Ahoy! San Francisco to welcome cruise ships after 19-month hiatus
The Majestic Princess will sail into the port of San Francisco Monday, the first cruise ship to dock in the San Francisco Bay Area since March 2020.
Some employees believe remote work hindered career growth, study finds
Nearly half of U.S. and UK workers said working from home blocked promotions and hindered learning abilities during the pandemic, according to a new survey.
To-go alcoholic drinks, outdoor parklets to remain part of dining scene
Gov. Gavin Newsom offered a boost to California's restaurant industry Friday with the signing of three state bills.
Federal appeals court lets Texas temporarily resume strict abortion law
A federal appeals court is temporarily allowing the nation’s toughest abortion law to resume in Texas.
California extends cocktails-to-go and outdoor dining rules
The COVID-19 pandemic has had lasting effects on California's economy, with many businesses and restaurants still struggling to recover. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills into law Friday aimed at helping restaurants get back on their feet.
Police confiscate luxury sports car caught speeding hours after purchase
Danish police have confiscated a high-performance luxury car after its new owner was caught speeding as he drove it home from Germany to Norway hours after he bought the $310,000 car.
Food recall warning: Bakery products shipped nationwide recalled over allergy concerns
The baked goods were distributed to 19 states.
Growing number of US adults living without spouse or partner, data shows
A growing number of U.S. adults are living without a romantic partner, a 29% increase from 1990, according to Pew Research Center.
The great candy corn debate starts again after ingredients are revealed
Whether to like candy corn is debated every year during Halloween. One ingredient found in the popular candy might surprise you.