Puppy scams up 280% amid COVID-19 pandemic compared to 2019
According to Honest Paws, a company that creates CBD products for pets, puppy scams amid the COVID-19 pandemic were up a staggering 280% between April and September.
Honda issues major recall worldwide
Honda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat and a software flaw.
Dec. 15 is the deadline for UPS, FedEx, USPS ground delivery by Christmas Day
FedEx, USPS and UPS said Tuesday is the recommended deadline to send gifts in order for them to arrive via ground delivery by Christmas.
Colorado mom reacts to being kicked off plane when 2-year-old refused to wear mask: 'Humiliating'
A Colorado mother said she and her family were kicked off a United Airlines flight after her 2-year-old daughter refused to wear a mask.
Popular snack producer warns of possible cookie shortage ahead of holidays
Pepperidge Farm, which operates under the Campbell’s Soup Company, has warned it may experience a shortage of some of their popular cookie items due to the ongoing pandemic.
McDonald’s Happy Meals could get pricier in 2021
Following the elimination of a decades-old subsidy to cover the cost of Happy Meal toys, McDonald’s franchisees could potentially raise the price of the Happy Meal.
More than 142,000 Dollar Tree candles recalled for fire hazard
Officials warned that the Sure Scents 2-1 Peaceful Stream/Moonlit Waves Candles could pose fire and burn hazards due to high flames.
PG&E rate hike aimed at improvements to ease fire risk
The higher prices, approved Thursday, take effect March 1 and are expected to boost the bills of PG&E's residential customers by an average of $13.44 a month.
Scam alert: HHS warns of fake social media accounts promising COVID-19 grant money
The Office of the Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is warning the public of yet another COVID-19-related scam being perpetrated through social media.
Is in-person shopping safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?
As the holiday season gets underway, health experts say to avoid shopping in stores when possible.
Virus keeps Black Friday crowds thin, shoppers shift online
In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of people eager to get started on their holiday spending.
New CalRecycle leader eyes overhaul of deposit-refund system
Nine other states have a similar system. But most are run by the beverage industry instead of state government.
Black Friday looks a little different this year
Stores have capacity constraints and shoppers have concerns.
Crock-Pot recall: Nearly 1 million Sunbeam products recalled for burn hazard
Just days before Thanksgiving, Sunbeam Products is voluntarily recalling more than 900,000 of its Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers for a potential burn hazard.
These are the major retailers closing for Thanksgiving Day this year
As retailers look ahead to the holidays, in a reversal of recent years, many have already decided to shut their doors on Thanksgiving Day to accommodate their employees working during the coronavirus pandemic or take a new approach to the traditional holiday shopping season.
U.S. tells General Motors to recall nearly 6 million trucks over Takata airbag issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered General Motors to recall nearly 6 million pickup trucks over issues with an airbag inflator.
Black Friday shopping being ‘reinvented’ by major retailers amid COVID-19
Black Friday will look differently this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Costco selling $17.5K private jet membership that lasts 1 year
Although the $17,499.99 membership is quite a hefty fee, it also comes with a $3,500 Costco Shop Card and $4,000 worth of flight credit.
Nike to release self-lacing Air Jordan 11 in December
The revolutionary new self-lacing Air Jordans also change color and feature flashing lights on the sides.
PG&E charges $4,685 for one hour of work, Orinda homeowner says
Three months after a contractor hit a gas line and PG&E made an emergency repair, the homeowner was billed by the utility for confusing charges and even his own dirt.



















