PetSmart recalls dog bowls over laceration risk

PetSmart has already received three reports of consumers receiving cuts, scratches.

Average price of gas drops 2 cents per gallon to $3.23; Bay Area average $4.49

Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas is in the San Francisco Bay Area, at $4.49 per gallon. The lowest average is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at $2.70 per gallon.

Tolling begins on new I-680 Express Lanes in Contra Costa County

Tolling operations began Friday morning for a new 11-mile express lane on southbound Interstate Highway 680 from Martinez to Walnut Creek.

Average price of gas rises 3 cents per gallon to $3.25, SF Bay Area average hits $4.50

Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas is in the San Francisco Bay Area, at $4.50 per gallon. The lowest average is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at $2.74 per gallon.

Apple to surveil U.S. iPhones with 'neuralMatch' tool to find images of child abuse

Apple unveiled plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child abuse, drawing applause from child protection groups but raising concern among some security researchers that the system could be misused by governments looking to surveil their citizens.

2 million dehumidifiers in US recalled over potential fire hazard

Two million dehumidifiers made by New Widetech and sold at Costco, Walmart and elsewhere are being recalled after 107 reported incidents.

Baltimore company launches device that detects COVID-19, flu

The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.

Student loan pause extended until Jan. 31, 2022

The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.

$45M mansion sale shows just how hot the Hawaii real estate market is

A San Francisco investment banker has sold his Maui mansion to a retired hedge fund CEO and a Hollywood actress for $45 million. The cash sale of the oceanfront residence reflects a hot market where the median price of a Maui home tops $1.1 million.

295K pounds of raw beef recalled over possible E. coli concerns

A meat processor in Omaha, Nebraska, has recalled over 295,000 pounds of raw beef that could be contaminated with E. coli, the USDA said.

Hefty Lake Tahoe parking fees aim to keep people away as part of 'experiment'

Transportation officials at Lake Tahoe say they are experimenting with a new effort to try change the behavior of visitors who fill up an overcrowded parking area for one of the lake’s most popular beaches by hitting them in their wallets.

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.

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.