Fourth of July food deals and freebies to celebrate America
Many restaurant chains are offering special Fourth of July discounts and freebies in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
What McDonald's $5 menu? Sonic rolls out $1.99 menu
Sonic joins McDonalds, Taco Bell and Burger King in offering lower-priced food options to customers.
Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts, iced coffee in July – how to get the deal
Krispy Kreme is giving away a free doughnut every Tuesday and a free iced coffee every Friday throughout the month of July.
Fourth of July recipes: Treats for camping, grilling, the beach and more
Fourth of July recipes for grilling, the beach, hiking, picnics, and simple backyard hangs -- with boozy popsicles for grown-ups only.
What is ‘sober curious’? All about the growing shift on alcohol
The “sober curious” alcohol movement is becoming more mainstream. Here’s what it’s about and how it could impact your life.
Newsom signs law allowing restaurants to keep surcharges, fees on checks
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Saturday that keeps surcharges on restaurant and bar checks in the state legal. Senate Bill 1524 will make restaurants exempt from another new state law banning "junk fees."
Oakland city attorney sues Radisson Hotel owners over alleged wage theft
The owners of the Radisson Hotel Oakland Airport are facing a lawsuit from the city alleging that it underpaid workers by more than $400,000.
Fresh spinach products recalled after testing positive for listeria
More than 40 fresh spinach products are being recalled after testing revealed the presence of listeria, according to federal health officials.
Tourist hot spot to ban vacation apartments in bid to make city 'livable' again
Barcelona officials plan to ban short-term tourist apartment rentals by 2028, mirroring policies that have bubbled up across Europe in recent years.
CDK cyberattack still affecting car dealerships across the country
Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.
Theodore Roosevelt's stolen pocket watch recovered by FBI after it was missing for 37 years
The historic pocket watch had been missing for 37 years due to theft.
San Francisco grocery store temporarily shut down for rodent infestation
A San Francisco grocery store was temporarily shut down after a rodent infestation was uncovered during a routine health inspection.
San Jose's CaliBunga waterpark not opening as planned
The much-anticipated opening of the Bay Area's newest water park has been postponed.
Nearly half of American EV owners want to switch back to gas-powered vehicle, McKinsey data shows
New findings from consulting firm McKinsey & Co. show a significant share of Americans who own electric vehicles have buyer's remorse. Nearly half want to switch back to gas.
The world's most liveable cities for 2024 listed in new report
The Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Index 2024 ranks 173 cities worldwide based on factors like healthcare, culture, and infrastructure, but which cities claimed the top spots globally and in the U.S.?
Costco opening 2 new Bay Area locations
Two new Costco locations are coming to the Bay Area this fall.
Cricketmania: SF Unicorns hosts free family event in Fremont
Cricket continues to grow in popularity throughout the country, and the Bay Area is no exception. In fact, San Francisco's professional cricket team hosted a "Family Day" for all to enjoy in Fremont.
Blue Bell ice cream fans can vote to bring back discontinued flavor
It’s down to the final two Blue Bell flavors. Here’s how to vote for your favorite.
McDonald's says verdict is in: US customers do not like McPlant burgers
McDonald’s plant-based burger flopped in two American test markets, according to McDonald’s USA President Joe Erlinger.
Meet Sonny: 2024 Gerber baby is from Phoenix
A new Gerber baby was named, and he's from Phoenix. Meet Sonny – he’s the winner of the Gerber 2024 Photo Search Contest.