New and used car prices are up significantly due to a microchip shortage
For more than a year, carmakers have been slammed by a double whammy: a shortage of chips and a tidal wave of car buyers. So, the car you might want right now, is probably not available.
FDA: Amazon selling nearly 30 weight loss, sexual enhancement products with harmful ingredients
The FDA has warned Amazon about over two dozen weight loss and sexual enhancement supplements that are sold on the website which contain potentially harmful ingredients.
McCormick recalls 3 seasonings over salmonella concern
McCormick & Co. is recalling some of its Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, Culinary Italian Seasoning and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning.
Berkeley's Fish House draws inspiration from nature
The unconventional Fish House in Berkeley draws inspiration from nature and is deemed the safest house in the world.
Walmart to pay 100% of college tuition, books for associates with $1B investment
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
Carrots sold to retailers nationwide recalled over salmonella concerns
Grimmway Farms carrots were sold under multiple brand names.
Average price of gas rises 2 cents per gallon to $3.22; Bay Area average is $4.39
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas is in the San Francisco Bay Area, at $4.39 per gallon. The lowest average is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at $2.71 per gallon.
Several brands of carrots recalled due to bacteria
If you have any of these baby carrots or shredded carrots, you are advised to throw them away and not eat them due to possible bacteria contamination.
Homeowners may reap benefit of insurance coverage ruling
Tens of thousands of California residents in fire-prone areas may emerge as winners from a battle between Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and the insurance companies.
Muffins recalled from Walmart, Sam's Club and other stores over listeria concern
Muffin products at popular grocery chains are being recalled due to a possible listeria contamination.
Target, Staples, Dollar General, other retailers lure in teachers with back-to-school discounts
Major retailers are trying to lure in teachers with competing discounts ahead of the upcoming school year.
Johnson & Johnson recalling sunscreens due to traces of benzene
Johnson & Johnson says it is recalling five of its sunscreen products after some samples were found to contained low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure.
Sunscreen recall: Neutrogena, Aveeno products recalled over benzene
Johnson & Johnson is recalling certain sunscreens after traces of the carcinogen benzene was detected in some of its products.
Consumer prices saw largest inflation spike in June since 2008
Consumer prices in June rose 0.9% from May and 5.4% over the past year — the sharpest 12-month inflation spike since June 2008.
Americans' tipping habits didn't improve during pandemic, poll finds
A survey of U.S. adults found that tipping habits did not improve during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a boom in the food delivery service industry.
Average national price of gas rises 5 cents per gallon to $3.21, Bay Area average is $4.39
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas is in the San Francisco Bay Area, at $4.39 per gallon. The lowest average is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at $2.65 per gallon.
South Bay tech companies expand office space, prepare for remote employees to return
Demand for Silicon Valley office space soared over the past three months, spurred by major technology companies in the South Bay expanding their real estate footprints.
Auranso children's nightgowns recalled due to 'risk of burn injuries'
The children’s nightgowns were exclusively sold on Amazon.
'Alarming rise in theft' forces Target stores in San Francisco to shorten hours
Target customers can only shop at San Francisco stores between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. instead of 10 p.m.
Average gas price rises to $3.15 a gallon; San Francisco has highest price in nation
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas is in the San Francisco Bay Area at $4.33 per gallon. The lowest average is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at $2.63 per gallon.