Court won't reinstate Santa Rosa woman's suit over Diet Dr Pepper advertising

Shana Becerra of Santa Rosa argued that she had been drinking Diet Dr Pepper for more than 13 years and “did not receive what she paid for” because of deceptive advertising, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.

Which Bay Area cities to raise minimum wage on Jan. 1

Starting January 1 several Bay Area cities are raising the minimum wage to at least $15 an hour. 

California vastly expands digital privacy. Will people use it?

Come Wednesday, roughly one in 10 Americans will gain the power to review personal information collected by large companies around the world, from purchase histories and location tracking to compiled “profiles” that slot people into categories such as religion, ethnicity and sexual orientation.

Talbot's Toyland closing down after 66 years in San Mateo

Talbot’s Toyland in San Mateo has been attracting kids and adults since the 1950s but store owners have announced that the city's only toy store is closing.

New York town selling mansion for $50K - but there's a catch

The city of Auburn, New York, is selling a massive Victorian home for $50,000 - but only if interested buyers can provide a full restoration plan for the residence.

Age limit now 21 across US for cigarettes, tobacco products

The new law enacted last week by Congress also applies to electronic cigarettes and vaping products that heat a liquid containing nicotine.

Bay Area shoppers take advantage of after Christmas sales

Shoppers came from all over to the San Francisco Outlets in Livermore Thursday for a day of retail therapy. 

Walgreen’s, CVS, Starbucks: These brands stay open on Christmas Day

Even though it’s Christmas, many stores and restaurants are staying open to meet your last-second shopping or food needs. While some major brands aren’t open today – including Target, Walmart and Best Buy – the following retailers may be just what you’re looking for.

San Francisco cafes are banishing disposable coffee cups

What started as a small trend among neighborhood cafes to reduce waste is gaining support from some big names in the city’s food and coffee world.

Pentagon memo urges military members not to use DNA ancestry kits

The Pentagon issued an internal memo that urged military personal to avoid using consumer DNA kits due to safety concerns, according to a report from Yahoo News.

25 states raising the minimum wage come Jan. 1, 2020

More than 20 states will be raising the minimum wage to as much as $15 an hour come Jan. 1, 2020.

Credit card skimmer found at San Anselmo gas station

The illegal skimming device was found by a Marin County weights and measures inspector at the Gas & Shop gas station on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard earlier this December, county officials said.

Last-minute gadget ideas for great stocking stuffers

Tech and consumer journalist, Jennifer Jolly of techish.com, appeared on KTVU's 'Mornings on 2' with some ideas for stocking stuffers for every member of the family.

Sutter Health to pay $575M in settlement with state DOJ

In addition to the financial compensation, Sutter will be required to change some of its business practices in how it sells services to insurance companies and consumers.