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.
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.
Mill Valley calls for reversal of outdoor dining ban under state's COVID-19 order
The Mill Valley City Council is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to reconsider the ban on outdoor dining under the state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order.
The Mill Valley City Council is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to reconsider the ban on outdoor dining under the state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order.
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.
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.
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.
Barstool Fund helps San Francisco's oldest restaurant stay in business during pandemic
The owner and the workers of the Tadich Grill found out this week the restaurant will soon receive more than $31,000 to make it through this crisis.
The owner and the workers of the Tadich Grill found out this week the restaurant will soon receive more than $31,000 to make it through this crisis.
Danville restaurant temporarily told to shut down for virus violations
Incontro Ristorante had its health permit suspended last week after it was cited seven times for serving customers outside.
Incontro Ristorante had its health permit suspended last week after it was cited seven times for serving customers outside.
Big takeout orders, top-shelf alcohol make for festive at-home New Year's celebrations
Ringing in New Year's Eve at home gave people a reason to splurge on pricier alcohol and bigger takeout orders.
Ringing in New Year's Eve at home gave people a reason to splurge on pricier alcohol and bigger takeout orders.
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.
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.
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.
California's crab season delayed once again
Christien Kafton reports.
Christien Kafton reports.
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.
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.
Community rallies behind Palo Alto cafe that hires people with disabilities
Ada's Cafe in Palo Alto hires people with disabilities, but is in danger of closing due to the pandemic
Ada's Cafe in Palo Alto hires people with disabilities, but is in danger of closing due to the pandemic
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.



















