California fines CVS $3.6 million for failing to recycle
California is fining the nation's largest pharmacy health care provider a record $3.6 million for failing to redeem deposits on bottles and cans at some of its locations, regulators said Monday.
California is fining the nation's largest pharmacy health care provider a record $3.6 million for failing to redeem deposits on bottles and cans at some of its locations, regulators said Monday.
Fremont cracking down on out of control open house signs
Between October 2018 and October 2019, the city issued $32,000 in fines to realtors and seized some signs until the debt was paid.
Between October 2018 and October 2019, the city issued $32,000 in fines to realtors and seized some signs until the debt was paid.
Walmart apologizes for sweater featuring Santa with cocaine
The sweater shows Santa with cocaine and the phrase "let it snow."
The sweater shows Santa with cocaine and the phrase "let it snow."
More than 100 infected in E. coli outbreak tied to California romaine lettuce
Federal health officials have updated a food safety alert regarding an E. coli outbreak linked to a romaine lettuce harvest in California that has now reportedly infected 102 people in 23 states.
Federal health officials have updated a food safety alert regarding an E. coli outbreak linked to a romaine lettuce harvest in California that has now reportedly infected 102 people in 23 states.
Peloton faces backlash, market losses over holiday ad that company says was ‘misinterpreted’
Critics of the high-end exercise equipment maker say the ad is sexist and classist.
Critics of the high-end exercise equipment maker say the ad is sexist and classist.
Company in India seeking paid ‘sleep intern’ to snooze for 9 hours every night for 100 nights
The right person for the job must thrive in a slow-paced environment and have the ability to sleep through multiple alarms.
The right person for the job must thrive in a slow-paced environment and have the ability to sleep through multiple alarms.
Potentially deadly bacteria such as E.coli found in 9 out of 10 make-up bags
A warning for make-up lovers.
A warning for make-up lovers.
First time in months SF's Haight St. clear of construction for holiday shoppers
The city is about one year into a planned two-year project aimed at improving transit on upper Haight and making the street safer for pedestrians.
The city is about one year into a planned two-year project aimed at improving transit on upper Haight and making the street safer for pedestrians.
Online shops use ‘dark patterns’ to trick you into buying and signing up for more, study suggests
When examining more than 11,000 online shops, researchers from Princeton found that many were using manipulative tactics that exploit cognitive biases to get shoppers to buy and sign up for more.
When examining more than 11,000 online shops, researchers from Princeton found that many were using manipulative tactics that exploit cognitive biases to get shoppers to buy and sign up for more.
Christmas tree shortage pushes prices higher
Shopping for the perfect Christmas tree this year may come with some sticker shock.
Shopping for the perfect Christmas tree this year may come with some sticker shock.
Black Friday shoppers scoop up deals at outlets in Livermore
“We don’t have anything better to do,” Rushadh Kamdar of Fremont said.
“We don’t have anything better to do,” Rushadh Kamdar of Fremont said.
Get outside! East Bay park district waives fees on Green Friday
That means fees will be waived for parking, dogs, horses and boat launching and fishing, including entrance to the Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont.
That means fees will be waived for parking, dogs, horses and boat launching and fishing, including entrance to the Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Why our brains love good deals
Black Friday is predicted to lure 36 percent of American consumers into making purchases this year, and it turns out those door-buster deals are playing into the way our brains are wired.
Black Friday is predicted to lure 36 percent of American consumers into making purchases this year, and it turns out those door-buster deals are playing into the way our brains are wired.
Bugs could live in your Christmas tree — here are some ways to get rid of them
Before you head out and pick a real Christmas tree, here are some tips on how to keep the bugs that may be living inside it out of your house.
Before you head out and pick a real Christmas tree, here are some tips on how to keep the bugs that may be living inside it out of your house.
Black Friday smart TV buyers should take this FBI cybersecurity advice
The FBI is offering cybersecurity advice to people who purchase new smart TVs on Black Friday.
The FBI is offering cybersecurity advice to people who purchase new smart TVs on Black Friday.
San Jose car enthusiast a finalist in custom-car Hot Wheels show
Carlos Uribe of San Jose entered his customized 1995 Honda Civic in the Hot Wheels Legends tour at their Gilroy stop in September.
Carlos Uribe of San Jose entered his customized 1995 Honda Civic in the Hot Wheels Legends tour at their Gilroy stop in September.
Company will pay fan $1,000 to watch every Star Wars movie back-to-back
The company is looking for an "entertaining Star Wars junkie with a Chewbacca-sized personality, the wit of Han Solo, and the smarts of Master Yoda."
The company is looking for an "entertaining Star Wars junkie with a Chewbacca-sized personality, the wit of Han Solo, and the smarts of Master Yoda."
Here are grocery stores open across the US on Thanksgiving 2019
There are several national grocery chains that will be open on Thanksgiving to pick up that ingredient you may have forgotten.
There are several national grocery chains that will be open on Thanksgiving to pick up that ingredient you may have forgotten.
It’s back: Toys R Us reopens its first store in New Jersey
The new retail store is opening in Paramus, located about 20 miles northeast of Newark.
The new retail store is opening in Paramus, located about 20 miles northeast of Newark.
Airlines to offer major flight deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2019
Planning to travel somewhere in 2020? You may be able to save on flights by booking on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
Planning to travel somewhere in 2020? You may be able to save on flights by booking on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.