Every Starbucks drink is half off on Thursday – here’s how to get the deal
The Starbucks deal, which includes its new holiday beverages, is good only for a period of time on Thursday.
The End: Bay Area movie theater calls it quits
Sunday was the last day of operation, ending the theater’s four decades worth of blockbusters and flicks, buckets of popcorn, countless chocolate candy, Coca-Cola and date nights.
Critics fired up at first California Forever town hall
The developer of California Forever, a proposal for a new walkable community in Solano County, held its first town hall meeting Wednesday night.
Working mom's tearful confession on family living paycheck to paycheck goes viral: 'I don't know what to do'
Pennsylvania mom and registered nurse Mackenzie Moan's viral TikTok about her family's financial struggles has led others to raise their voices about the high cost of living.
US gas prices have either declined or held steady for 10 weeks straight. Here's why
Gas prices have fallen or remained steady since September 19 — marking about a 70-day trajectory of decline.
Amazon offering 'extra security' during holiday shopping
As holiday shopping intensifies, Amazon announced it's offering extra security measures for customers worried about safeguarding their holiday packages.
Secondhand Sunday: Thrifting for gifting grows in popularity
National Secondhand Sunday offers a chance for shoppers to discover unique items and forgo expensive, lower-quality items that are made en masse today.
Cantaloupe salmonella outbreak causes deaths, illnesses across 32 states
A deadly salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes has expanded, with cases reported in 32 states and Canada.
Honda recalls more than 300K vehicles over missing seat belt piece
Honda says the pretensioners — which tighten seat belts in place upon impact — may be missing a rivet. This means passengers may not be properly restrained in a crash.
Travel Tuesday deals: How to score big savings on flights, hotels and more
Booking now for 2024 trips is a 'really good way to go,' says one expert.
The rise and fall of Black Friday
“There was always that guy, that person who would be there with his lawn chair in front of the Best Buy, you know, three days early, a week early, to get that super cheap big-screen TV."
Holiday preparations in full swing post-Thanksgiving
As the sound of a chainsaw made a fresh cut into the trunk of a pine tree, Steve Clancy shared how his grandfather started selling fresh cut Christmas trees almost 75 years ago.
Shoppers and soup kitchens make final preparations for Thanksgiving
From folks who were hosting Thanksgiving for their families to organizations that planned to feed the less fortunate, the day before Thanksgiving was a busy one.
More children keep getting sick by fruit pouches tainted with lead
U.S. health officials are reporting more cases of children sickened by fruit puree pouches that were recalled due to lead contamination.
What to do if your package gets stolen
Thousands of packages will be delivered during the holiday season, making them potential targets for thefts, but there are steps you can take if this happens.
Over 32,000 hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs recalled over potential fire risk
Automaker Stellantis has announced a recall of more than 32,000 of its hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because they pose a potential fire risk.
Black Friday is almost here. What to know about the sales event's history and evolution
While Black Friday may no longer look like the crowd-filled, in-person mayhem that it was just decades ago, the holiday sales event is still slated to attract millions of consumers.
Scammers are impersonating police to steal money from would-be victims, Santa Clara investigators warn
SCAM ALERT: Police were warning residents of a sophisticated scam, in which criminals impersonate police officials over the phone to steal people's money. Experts said that instances of scams increase during the holiday season, as they offered tips on how to avoid becoming a victim.
When should stores start playing Christmas music? Here's how retailers decide
How early is too early to start playing Wham's "Last Christmas" over store speakers? It depends on who you ask.
Target reportedly testing 10-item limit for self checkout
Target says any customer with more than 10 items will be directed to a full service lane with a cashier.