Bay Area startup touts driverless transit system as commuting solution
As more people return to work, commutes become increasingly unbearable, especially for those remote suburbs. However, a homegrown Bay Area solution will soon begin construction to alleviate some of these challenges.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals gear up for annual charity event
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals is preparing for one of its most exciting charity events this week.
'$16 burger': Viral 1996 ad predicts today’s high cost of living
Ongoing high inflation has caused the price of many goods including food, vacations, houses and cars to surge in price.
Panera discontinuing caffeinated 'Charged Lemonade' after lawsuits
Panera Bread's caffeinated "Charged Lemonade" beverages will be discontinued after the company faced lawsuits blaming the beverage for health issues and wrongful deaths.
Free Dunkin’ coffee offered to all nurses on National Nurses Day 2024
Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024, at Dunkin’. Here’s what to know.
Fairfield man pleads guilty to using stolen credit to buy Dodge Hellcat
A Fairfield man has pleaded guilty to federal bank fraud and identity theft charges, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Oakland McDonald's employees strike over rat infestation
Employees at an Oakland McDonald's went on strike Thursday over a rat infestation, according to the California Fast Food Workers Union.
Planters nuts recalled after discovery of potentially fatal contamination
Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Sales, LLC issued a recall for two Planters products produced at one of its facilities and distributed to five states in the southeast portion of the U.S., because they could cause fatal infections.
Tourism in California reaches new heights in spending
The tourist economy in California last year set a new record with $150.4 billion in spending, according to travel officials.
San Francisco wants to bring entertainment zone to Financial District
San Francisco Mayor London Breed hopes to create a new hotspot in the middle of the Financial District.
More EVs could be eligible for tax credits as US loosens battery rules
This could potentially making more EVs eligible for tax credits up to $7,500.
Dallas to Tokyo flight canceled after Japan Airlines pilot's booze-fueled 2 am hotel rager
Japan Airlines was unable to find a replacement pilot after a captain scheduled to fly from Dallas to Tokyo had a night of raucous drinking with his flight crew
US pickle shortage tied to extreme weather in Mexico
The U.S. imports over a million tons of fresh cucumbers a year. Mexico is the second largest exporter of cucumbers in the world.
Walmart ground beef recalled after possible E. coli contamination
Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling thousands of beef products shipped to Walmart locations nationwide. The meat items were produced on April 26-27.
Chipotle giving away free burritos to health care workers: How to get yours
Chipotle is giving away 100,000 burritos to health care workers around the country. Here's who qualifies and how to register.
Airbnb launches ‘icons’ experiences; includes stay in Pixar’s ‘Up’ house, meeting Kevin Hart, and more
Airbnb said it's going to give customers a chance at overnight stays in a Paris museum, a bedroom filled with Ferrari racing cars, and other exotic settings with the launch of its new icons experiences.
New Krispy Kreme rewards program kicks off with free donuts for two weeks
Krispy Kreme is launching its most generous rewards program to date, providing a free dozen glazed donuts to both new and existing members, with special deals including free coffee and donuts running through May 11.
Child care now costs more than a mortgage, study finds
Here's the cities that have the most expensive child care and mortgage costs based on a family's household income, according to Zillow.
Amazon, Target among retailers to pull weighted infant sleepwear over safety concerns
Medical experts and federal regulators have argued that the weighted infant sleepwear poses a health risk to babies, while some companies selling the products claim they help babies fall asleep.
Boeing whistleblower from Kansas is 2nd to die in past 2 months
Joshua Dean, a 45-year-old whistleblower who reported safety concerns at a parts supplier for Boeing's 737 Max jets, has died unexpectedly in an Oklahoma hospital.