California restaurants want to recover fees paid while closed during COVID

A Southern California attorney is suing on behalf of restaurants across the state saying the establishments shouldn't have to pay the regular business and license fees while being shut down. 

Ben & Jerry’s makes dog ice cream as pet food industry grows

Ben & Jerry's announced that it has launched Doggie Desserts, a specialty line of ice cream that is made for man's best friend.

West Oakland food desert blooms with a single produce market

The opening of a community-oriented grocery store in West Oakland was the first time in almost 50 years that a market selling fresh fruits and vegetables had opened in the neighborhood.

Crowds boo as iconic Cliff House sign comes down

The roof-top sign at Cliff House restaurant in San Francisco came down Thursday, marking the iconic restaurant's final day. 

Crab season delayed as fishermen, wholesalers dispute prices

Those looking to ring in the New Year with fresh crab may find local crab hard to find. A pricing dispute between crab fishermen and wholesalers is not leaving many options for customers.

Carmel restaurant fined $20,000 for second coronavirus health code violation

The Monterey County District Attorney's office says starting earlier this month, the owner of the Tuck Box allowed people to eat inside and outside of the restaurant, even after receiving a notice from the county.

California sues seafood companies over alleged lead, cadmium

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is suing five seafood companies, alleging they have sold fish that contains lead and cadmium without legally required warnings.

US meat plants hope to maintain production despite virus threat

U.S. meat factories have been cranking out goods during much of the pandemic at nearly normal rates. But the rapid surge in coronavirus cases could change that.

Love it or hate it: Flamin' Hot Cheetos tamales divide family at Christmas

A Washington man decided to create a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos tamale to spice up his family’s Christmas Eve tradition but his family were not so thrilled with his rendition.

Restaurants' lawsuit against outdoor dining restrictions in Contra Costa County on hold

Contra Costa was one of five Bay Area counties that, earlier this month, shut down outdoor dining a few weeks ahead of the expected ICU bed capacity decrease kicking in.

Struggling Bay Area restaurants find creative ways to survive

In a month when restaurants should have been hosting holiday parties, they are now shuttered. That is forcing many to find creative ways to pay the bills, and their employees.

Doritos 3D are making a comeback, Frito Lay announces

Nostalgia junkies rejoice: Doritos 3D are making a comeback at the behest of fans everywhere.

Court orders virus safety rules for Foster Farms plant

A chicken processing plant in central California that saw a deadly coronavirus outbreak must provide its workers with masks and follow a raft of other anti-COVID-19 health orders.

Chipotle not requiring workers to get COVID-19 vaccine, but will ‘strongly encourage it’

In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.