California fast food workers form statewide union

Fast food workers in California are forming a union with a unique structure. And, it comes at a time when big chains are taking a hard look at wages and menu pricing for the coming year.

Super Bowl 2024 food deals: Here are some of the top bargains

If you are throwing a party or watching the Super Bowl at home, these are some of the best meal deals available for Sunday's big game.

'Too little, too late' - East Oaklanders disappointed In-N-Out is closing

While In-N-Out customers aren’t shocked to hear the restaurant is shutting down, many said the city didn’t do enough. OPD says they've been focusing on this area for months.

Oakland's In-N-Out shuts doors due to crime

Oakland's only In-N-Out restaurant is closing due to crime, restaurant officials said. 

SF Jewish restaurants targeted for boycott

Fliers calling for a boycott of Jewish restaurants in San Francisco are being denounced for bigotry.

Nick's Cove boat shack destroyed in fire

A fire ripped through an iconic boat shack in Marin County on Sunday, according to authorities.

Upscale Mexican restaurant Calavera closes under weight of Oakland crime

A once-popular Oakland eatery became the latest restaurant in the city to shut its doors on Saturday. The owners of decade-old Calavera said increased crime in the city is largely to blame.

Court: Berkeley cannot enforce its ban on natural gas

The city of Berkeley lost its latest legal battle to enforce a ban on natural gas pipes in new construction.

Berkeley's Homemade Café closes on first day of the year, 'Everybody Eats' program will end

A Berkeley café known for its ‘Everybody Eats’ program had a line out the door and around the block on the first day of the year. But this was also Homemade Cafe's last day serving breakfast and lunch. 

McDonald's plans unprecedented growth with the opening of 10,000 new stores in 4 years

McDonald’s expects to open nearly 10,000 restaurants over the next four years, a pace of growth that would be unprecedented even for the world's largest burger chain.

SF small business owners say APEC security has kept customers away

Before this week's summit, San Francisco said the influx of global leaders and CEO's would be good for local businesses. This may not be true for many who work near the APEC security zone and Chinatown. Business owners in the South of Market neighborhood and Chinatown say tight security measures such as road closures have kept customers away. The expected APEC boom has turned into a bust for Manny Ramirez, owner of Bocado located on Folsom Street near Moscone Center where the APEC Summit is being held.

First Denny's drive-thru in California just opened

A Bay Area Denny’s franchise owner was celebrating the grand opening of the chain’s first drive-thru location in California on Monday, with a new restaurant in the city of Kerman in Fresno County. 

Celebrity chef Tyler Florence opens two cafes in SF Union Square

Two new cafés opened up in Union Square Monday, as celebrity chef Tyler Florence joins in the efforts to bring more people to downtown San Francisco. 

New rooftop restaurant brings new buzz to Union Square

There’s a new rooftop restaurant open in San Francisco. Chotto Matte is a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine.

New San Francisco restaurant will have one of the biggest rooftop bars in the city

A globally recognized Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant will open its first West Coast location in San Francisco this week, featuring one of the biggest rooftop bars in the city. 

Express store, storied Italian restaurant leaving San Francisco

The Express store is leaving San Francisco's Union Square, as is the North Beach Restaurant a little more than a mile away.