Car rams into Chinese restaurant in Northern California
A driver crashed into a Chinese restaurant Saturday afternoon in Pleasanton, according to officials.
Hyatt workers ratify new contract, ending strike 1 day after Marriott deal
Hotel workers who have been on strike for the past three months reached a tentative agreement with Hyatt Hotels Corporation late Friday, the employees' union said in a press release Saturday morning.
Beloved donut shop in Castro Valley closes after nearly 40 years
A beloved, family-run business called Rudy's Donut House in the East Bay closed for good Sunday after nearly 40 years at its location on Castro Valley Boulevard.
Burger chain named as America’s most expensive fast-food restaurant: 'Overpriced'
The cities with the most overpriced restaurants were Oakland and San Jose, California, and Virginia Beach, Virginia, according to the study.
Woman celebrates 106th birthday with Fireball Whisky shot: 'A lot of fun'
An Ohio woman celebrated her 106th birthday with a shot of – what else? – Fireball.
Winter weather delays thousands of flights across US, hundreds in SoCal
From snow in the Northeast, to fog here in SoCal, thousands of flights have been either delayed or canceled, on a weekend where nearly 120 million are expected to travel.
Holiday travel season officially starts; nearly 10M SoCal residents expected to take a trip
Prepare for the traffic...
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2024
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Top ‘unique’ Christmas cookies by state, according to Google
This year, some Americans have opted to try a more unique Christmas cookie recipe as opposed to the classics.
Holiday travel rush kicks into high gear
Drivers and airline passengers without reindeer and sleighs better make a dash for it: it’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel in the U.S.
Malls aren’t obsolete and Gen Z is helping to prove that
The willingness to go out to shop during the holidays isn’t just in your head, it’s actually a huge draw for many shoppers.
FDA updates definition of ‘healthy’ foods
The new rules will go into effect within two months.
This is the living wage needed for a family of four in California
If you're raising a family of four in 2024, you'll need to make at least six figures in more than half of America to be financially secure, according to a new study.
Frito-Lay announces limited recall of popular potato chips in these states
Frito-Lay issued a "limited" recall of its Lay’s Classic Potato Chips because the bags may contain an undeclared allergen.
Oscar Mayer's 'Wienermobile' is hiring new drivers
The brand, owned by food giant Kraft Heinz, officially began its annual search for new drivers for the massive hot dog on wheels on Wednesday.
Taco Bell is adding something unexpected to the menu
Taco Bell is looking to compete with other fast food chains with a new, limited-time menu offering.
These new California driving laws go into effect Jan. 1, 2025
Heads up, California drivers! Several new laws beginning Jan. 1, 2025 will impact you when it comes to parking, insurance claims, and more.
Message in a bottle makes it from Florida to Texas - and will keep going
A message in a bottle traveled more than 1,000 miles from a Southwest Florida island to South Padre Island in Texas.
EPA grants California permission to ban new gas car sales by 2035
The EPA announced on Wednesday that they would be approving two waivers under the Clean Air Act.
Frontier Airlines brings back annual flight pass: What to know
Frontier Airlines is bringing back its unlimited flight pass for 2025. Here’s what to know about it.