California Panera Bread owner will boost hourly pay after wage controversy
The billionaire owner of multiple Panera Bread franchises in California, who is at the center of an ongoing minimum wage controversy, has pledged to raise hourly pay to $20.
Will San Francisco Cheesecake Factory survive despite Macy's closure?
San Francisco remains stunned by news of Macy's impending closure of its Union Square store.
Historic kosher bakery in Oakland sold for $1
An Oakland man is now the new owner of what’s believed to be the Bay Area's oldest and possibly the last kosher bakery, acquiring the business for $1.
French fries are one of the best meals for protecting biodiversity, study finds
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
IHOP, Applebee’s may combine in US, following international success
The co-branded IHOP and Applebee's restaurant recently opened its eighth location in Mexico.
Family pays tribute to soon-to-be father killed in car crash: 'We are absolutely devastated'
Tragic news from the UK as 20-year-old Leighton Mileson, just days away from becoming a father, lost his life in a single-car crash.
San Pablo man reports wife and mother-in-law missing, now charged with murdering them
An East Bay man who reported his wife and mother-in-law missing back in September is now accused of killing them.The Contra Costa County District Attorney's office has charged Phuc Vo with two counts of murder.
American Airlines orders 260 new planes, including Boeing Max jets
American Airlines purchased 260 planes – including a significant number of Boeing's largest 737 Max airplane – in an effort to boost its domestic and short-haul international network and expand its first-class seating.
Soft drink company hiring two 'soda consultants' to travel across America for $40K
If you're tech-savvy and love to travel, you might be a great contender for a dream role with a beverage brand that's hiring a "senior soda consultant" to embark on an American adventure.
Krispy Kreme to offer free doughnuts on Super Tuesday
Krispy Kreme is enticing Americans to participate in Super Tuesday with their "Doughmocracy" initiative, offering two free glazed doughnuts to customers nationwide.
GM pickup recall: Drivers warned of tailgate issue impacting 820,000 trucks
GM is recalling 820,000 pickup trucks in North America because the tailgates could unlatch and unexpectedly open. Here’s what vehicles are under recall.
Trader Joe's dumplings recalled over permanent marker contamination
Nearly 62,000 lbs. of steamed chicken soup dumplings sold at Trader Joe's locations across the country are involved in the recall.
Miracle Hot Springs shuts down 'indefinitely' following 2 deaths
Sequoia National Forest's Miracle Hot Springs closed indefinitely Monday after the second death in two years, according to U.S. Forest Service officials.
Ayesha Curry is pregnant with fourth child
Ayesha and Steph Curry are expecting their fourth child.
As Yellowstone turns 152, here's where to find America's newest national parks
It's been 152 years since Yellowstone opened as the America's first national park. The newest national park site opened last month.
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of cancer, heart disease, early death, study says
Ultra-processed foods were linked to a higher risk of developing 32 different health issues in the new study – adding to a growing body of research on the subject.
SF mainstay Lee's Deli shops close its doors for good
Lee's Deli, a mainstay for diners looking for cheap eats in San Francisco's Financial District, has closed its doors for good. People in the area say the closure is a troubling sign for an area that still struggles in the post-pandemic era.
Is it okay to end a sentence with a preposition? Merriam-Webster says yes
Renowned dictionary editor and publisher Merriam-Webster weighed in on whether or not it’s ok to end a sentence with a preposition and upset many people about it.
Oklahoma 100-year-old celebrates '25th’ birthday on Leap Day
“Actually, I’ll be 24 and 7/8ths,” Mary Lea Forsythe said in an interview with People Magazine. “There’s no 29th in three out of four years and I have a good time with that.”
Chick-Fil-A recalls Polynesian sauce packets due to allergy concerns
Chick-Fil-A says its Polynesian sauce dipping cups may contain an entirely different sauce with unlisted allergens.