Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday collide: When love meets Lent
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.
Dating app requires users to have credit score of 675 or above to join
The dating app is only "for people with good credit," the company says. Users can't see others' scores, but the information is used to qualify a potential user for the app.
Refineries agree to obey Bay Area pollution laws, a win for public health
Calling it a landmark victory for public health with historic penalties, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District has etched a new and necessary approach to dealing with refinery pollution, perhaps as a model for the nation.
Thousands of flight attendants to hold nationwide pickets amid contract negotiations
The effort comes at a time when more than two-thirds of U.S. flight attendants are in the midst of contract negotiations with employers, including American, Alaska, United, Southwest and Frontier Airlines.
California tech leader targets Elon Musk, calls for boycott of Tesla in Super Bowl ads
Elon Musk was the target of a pair of Super Bowl ads, as a California tech entrepreneur called for a boycott of Tesla's Autopilot technology. “Anyone who buys a Tesla from Elon Musk is an enabler for his reckless behavior," Dan Dan O'Dowd's The Dawn Project said.
Ben Affleck, Tom Brady, Matt Damon star in Dunkin' Super Bowl commercial
Ben Affleck surprised Jennifer Lopez during a recording session with his star-studded boy band, “The DunKings." His go-to coffee order is now a menu item at Dunkin’.
Bob's Red Mill founder Bob Moore dies at 94
Bob Moore, Bob’s Red Mill founder, will be remembered for “his energy and larger-than-life personality," the company said. He started the whole grain company in the late 1970s with his wife.
Sad about a breakup? PF Chang's Valentine's Day freebee is for the broken-hearted
PF Chang’s Valentine’s Day promotion – free dumplings for people who’ve been dumped – is available all month long.
South Bay businesses prepare for Super Bowl Sunday customers
Many South Bay restaurants and businesses are bracing for a crush of customers on Super Bowl Sunday. One establishment says its weekly food & beverage order is 60% larger this week.
San Francisco Chinatown Celebrates 'Year of the Dragon'
Saturday is Chinese New Year, but the celebrations were already underway in San Francisco on Friday as the sound of fireworks was almost nonstop.
California fast food workers form statewide union
Fast food workers in California are forming a union with a unique structure. And, it comes at a time when big chains are taking a hard look at wages and menu pricing for the coming year.
Super Bowl 2024 food deals: Here are some of the top bargains
If you are throwing a party or watching the Super Bowl at home, these are some of the best meal deals available for Sunday's big game.
Here are the new emojis coming to iPhones
New emojis are coming to iPhone operating systems this April. Here's a look at some of them, with nearly 100 expected.
Most parents of adult kids are giving them financial help, study shows
“Among parents who say they helped their children financially in the past year, 36% say doing so has hurt their personal financial situation at least some," Pew writes.
USDA issues public health alert for Trader Joe's frozen food that may contain rocks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a public health alert Wednesday for a frozen pilaf sold at Trader Joe's grocery stores after multiple complaints about rocks in the food.
Wendy's cheeseburger is free this week to celebrate ‘Where’s the Beef?’ ad
The Wendy’s cheeseburger is free this week in celebration of its famous “Where’s the Beef?” commercial that aired during the Super Bowl in 1984.
Queen Victoria cruise ship with sick passengers departs San Francisco
There’s a mystery unfolding aboard a cruise ship docked in San Francisco from February 6 through 7.
La Tortilla Factory to close Santa Rosa plant after nearly 50 years
La Tortilla Factory is closing its Santa Rosa plant and moving 1,600 miles across the country to the heartland.
National Pizza Day deals 2024: Where to score cheesy discounts and freebies
Whether one prefers thin crust or deep dish, square cut or triangle cut — pizza always hits the spot. Here are some deals in honor of National Pizza Day this week.
This is California's biggest 'scam' tourist attraction, survey says
State fairs, ski resorts, and theme parks ranked among the biggest tourism rip-offs in America.