The price of fast fashion: How quick trends, 'throwaway culture' harm the planet

Fast fashion allows shoppers to hop on trends quickly and cheaply, with some never even wearing the same outfit twice. But experts say this convenience comes at a cost.

Stellantis recalls nearly 20K Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans over fire risk

Stellantis is recalling certain 2017 and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids, impacting an estimated 19,808 plug-in minivans, over a potential fire risk.

Hyundai, Kia recall: Owners of 485K vehicles told to park outside due to fire risk

Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. because they can catch fire. Owners were told to park vehicles outside until repairs are made.

Black Panther Party's 1st headquarters, now a bakery, could be razed

A property owner is running into complaints about plans to demolish a building that housed the Black Panthers Party 55 years ago in Oakland.

Saving mountain lions used as defense against building housing in Woodside

Woodside has halted building duplexes, as allowed by a new state law, on the grounds the space may be an important mountain lion habitat.

Price of Amazon Prime memberships going up

Amazon announced Thursday that it would be boosting the price of its Prime membership for U.S. customers, citing rising costs as the reason behind the decision.

Starbucks to raise menu prices to offset inflation

The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.

Tesla recalls nearly 54K 'Full Self-Driving' cars over vehicles running stop signs

Tesla is recalling nearly 54,000 vehicles because their “Full Self-Driving” software lets them roll through stop signs without coming to a complete halt.

Kia recalls 410,000 vehicles over faulty airbags that may not deploy

Kia is recalling more than 410,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a problem that can potentially stop the airbags from inflating in a crash.

New Peeps flavors introduced ahead of Easter holiday

New flavors of Peeps are coming to sweeten up your spring. The 2022 versions of the popular marshmallow treats include coffee-flavored chicks dipped in chocolate and oozing caramel.

Nissan recalls 793K Rogue SUVs over fire risk

Nissan is recalling more than 793,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because water can get into wiring and in rare cases could start a fire.

Dramatic drop in home listings in Bay Area

A new report by Zillow shows a significant drop in home listings in the Bay Area.

Pacifiers sold at TJ Maxx, Amazon, other retailers recalled over choking hazard concerns

Pacifiers sold at major retailers nationwide including TJ Maxx and Amazon are being recalled because they pose a choking hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

French fry shortage blamed on winter weather

An iconic restaurant brand says some of its Asian stores are limiting customer’s fry orders due to the ongoing supply chain and recent weather issues in southwestern Canada.

Silicon Valley real estate listing open to offers in cryptocurrency

On Wednesday, a condo at 2000 Rock Street in Mountain View, listed for $999,999, hit the market, and the seller is entertaining cryptocurrency offers in addition to cash and loan offers.