Grocery stores, food producers beef up inventory for potential second wave of COVID-19, holiday shopping rush
Grocers are looking to beef up their inventory ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season and in preparation for a potential second wave of COVID-19.
Grocers are looking to beef up their inventory ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season and in preparation for a potential second wave of COVID-19.
Verizon, AT&T reach $116 million California settlement
Verizon will pay $68 million and AT&T Mobility $48 million to settle claims that they violated cost-saving agreements included in wireless contracts with state and local governments.
Verizon will pay $68 million and AT&T Mobility $48 million to settle claims that they violated cost-saving agreements included in wireless contracts with state and local governments.
Amazon announces Ring’s new drone security camera, which flies around inside your home
The “Always Home Cam” is a new security device that allows users to see what’s happening around their house in real time.
The “Always Home Cam” is a new security device that allows users to see what’s happening around their house in real time.
Thyroid medication recalled in US because it may not be strong enough
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC recalled NP Thyroid tablets after testing found the lots to be "sub potent," the FDA said.
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC recalled NP Thyroid tablets after testing found the lots to be "sub potent," the FDA said.
PG&E customers warned of sophisticated scams seeking to 'capitalize on the pandemic and people’s fears'
As many people in the Bay Area continued to work from home, residents were being warned of sophisticated scams that threatened to shut-off people's power if payments weren’t immediately made.
As many people in the Bay Area continued to work from home, residents were being warned of sophisticated scams that threatened to shut-off people's power if payments weren’t immediately made.
BBB: Cash App users scammed out of thousands of dollars after calling fake customer service number
The Better Business Bureau is warning users of Cash App after several consumers reported losing money after calling an alleged fake customer service number they found on Google.
The Better Business Bureau is warning users of Cash App after several consumers reported losing money after calling an alleged fake customer service number they found on Google.
Outlook not improving for beleaguered US movie theaters
The biggest movies continue to limp along.
The biggest movies continue to limp along.
US bans WeChat, TikTok from app stores
“WeChat in the U-S for all practical purposes will be shut down,” said Commerce Sec. Wilber Ross.
“WeChat in the U-S for all practical purposes will be shut down,” said Commerce Sec. Wilber Ross.
WeChat and Tik Tok banned in the US, starting Sunday
Jesse Gary reports.
Jesse Gary reports.
UPS to impose hefty holiday fees due to online shopping surge amid COVID-19 pandemic
UPS plans to impose higher surcharge fees ahead of the holiday season to help offset the surge in online orders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
UPS plans to impose higher surcharge fees ahead of the holiday season to help offset the surge in online orders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Little Debbie and Kellogg's launch Oatmeal Creme Pie breakfast cereal
Little Debbie’s beloved Oatmeal Creme Pies are being reimagined as a breakfast cereal with Kellogg’s.
Little Debbie’s beloved Oatmeal Creme Pies are being reimagined as a breakfast cereal with Kellogg’s.
Hyundai says recalled vehicles should be parked outside until repairs are made
Hyundai has reversed itself on a recall to fix a defect that could cause engine fires. It is now telling owners of more than 200,000 vehicles to park them outdoors until repairs are made.
Hyundai has reversed itself on a recall to fix a defect that could cause engine fires. It is now telling owners of more than 200,000 vehicles to park them outdoors until repairs are made.
FedEx to hire 70,000 workers for 'unprecedented holiday shipping season'
FedEx plans to hire as many as 70,000 seasonal workers. That's a 27 percent increase from the 55,000 hired last year.
FedEx plans to hire as many as 70,000 seasonal workers. That's a 27 percent increase from the 55,000 hired last year.
Walmart+ launching Sept. 15 as challenger to Amazon Prime
Walmart is launching a new membership service for shoppers this month that it hopes can compete with Amazon Prime.
Walmart is launching a new membership service for shoppers this month that it hopes can compete with Amazon Prime.
Bay Area home prices, sales on the rise
One Contra Costa County real estate agent calls the current market "explosive".
One Contra Costa County real estate agent calls the current market "explosive".
Bay Area real estate market is busy, sales and cost are up
Maureen Naylor reports.
Maureen Naylor reports.
Different parts of California's electrical infrastructure
Have a look at various power plants in California.
Have a look at various power plants in California.
US West faces reckoning over water but avoids cuts for now
Amid prolonged drought and climate change in a region that's only getting thirstier, when that reckoning will arrive — and how much time remains to prepare for it — is still a guess.
Amid prolonged drought and climate change in a region that's only getting thirstier, when that reckoning will arrive — and how much time remains to prepare for it — is still a guess.
Brach’s launches ‘turkey dinner’ flavored candy corn
As if candy corn wasn’t already controversial enough, it’s back with all new Thanksgiving dinner-inspired flavors.
As if candy corn wasn’t already controversial enough, it’s back with all new Thanksgiving dinner-inspired flavors.
President Trump signs coronavirus relief executive orders
The President signed four orders from his New Jersey golf course on Saturday, August 8, 2020.
The President signed four orders from his New Jersey golf course on Saturday, August 8, 2020.