Berkeley's Sconehenge Bakery & Cafe: History and community
video

A Berkeley bakery with decades of history is now entering a new era. Since May 2024, Sconehenge has been employee-owned, putting the people behind the counter and in the kitchen at the heart of the business. Today, we’re inside Sconehenge for a taste of its history.

Avoiding common college scams this back to school season

As college students return to campus, the Better Business Bureau is outlining common scams used to target students and how to protect yourself from them.

JetBlue unveils new first-class seating for domestic flyers

The airline's new BlueFirst cabin will offer more legroom, upgraded dining, priority airport perks and enhanced onboard technology on select domestic routes.

Berkeley's Oceanview Diner: Where community gathers
video

For generations of Berkeley families, breakfast comes with a side of memories. Now, Oceanview Diner is carrying on the legacy of the restaurant that stood in this spot for decades, bringing back familiar food, longtime staff and a renewed commitment to creating a workplace where employees and customers feel valued.

Lowe's CEO says skilled trades can offer six-figure careers without 4-year degree

As employers across the country look for skilled workers, the Lowe's Foundation is backing a new effort aimed at creating more pathways into high-paying skilled trades careers that do not require a traditional four-year college degree.

Most cardholders who asked for lower interest rates got them, survey finds

Fewer credit cardholders asked for lower interest rates or waived fees over the past year, but most people who made those requests were successful, according to LendingTree.

Uber to lay off 3,300 employees as competition with robotaxis grow

Ride-share giant Uber announced plans to lay off nearly 10% of its workforce as growing competition from autonomous vehicles and robotaxis heats up the ride-hailing industry.

Chevron will expand Venezuela operations after Trump deal, company confirms

Chevron said it plans to invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela over the next five years and hopes to double its current production there to about 600,000 barrels a day.

Beloved toy retailer continues comeback with new California store as nostalgic shoppers rejoice

Toys R Us is bringing its iconic toy aisles back to another American shopping mall as the once-dominant retailer continues a brick-and-mortar comeback that has nostalgic fans buzzing.

Smucker’s Uncrustables lawsuit against Trader Joe’s allowed to proceed

The difference between a circle and a squircle could help decide a lawsuit over whether Trader Joe’s frozen sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables.

See list: Facebook and Instagram’s new limits on kids under settlement: Daily caps, no nights, forced pauses

The settlement calls for Meta to make major changes that would limit when children could use its social media services, give parents more control over their kids’ accounts, and implement more safety protocols.