Restaurants may need months to meet California reopening guidelines

It could take "weeks, if not months" for restaurants to meet California's guidelines for reopening, an industry official said.

California paves way for reopening offices, malls and restaurants

Not everyone is compelled into this phase, he said, including the Bay Area and Los Angeles counties, which have not chosen to move that fast.

Hard-hit restaurants await word on California reopening

Many restaurants already are practicing safety procedures they anticipate will be required to reopen.

Krispy Kreme selling lemon-glazed doughnuts for a limited time

Krispy Kreme is selling lemon glazed doughnuts, as well as lemon cream-filled ones, starting Tuesday, May 12. The treats will only be available for four days, until Friday, May 15.

Start of salmon season gives hope to fishing industry crushed by COVID-19

The fishing industry says the closure of restaurants has been devastating. Now, they're hoping they've weathered the brunt of the economic storms.

Why farmers dump food and crops while grocery stores run dry and Americans struggle

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wage a silent war across the country, American farmers are being forced to pour out milk, crush eggs, toss fresh fruits and vegetables, euthanize livestock and plow under perfectly robust crops

Pleasanton grocery store owner charged with price gouging during COVID-19 crisis

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley on Wedensday announced the misdemeanor charges against Rajvinder Singh, owner of Apna Bazar. 

Reopening plan has big changes for California restaurants; San Mateo considering outdoor dining

Buffets, salad bars and shared bread baskets would be out. Salt and pepper shakers could be replaced by bottles of hand sanitizer. And meals could arrive from food servers sheathed in face masks.

COVID-19 pandemic's impact on Bay Area food supply
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Produce expert Bob Borzone talks asparagus, mint, cherries, strawberries, exports and the produce season during the pandemic.

Artists transforming boarded-up storefronts in San Francisco into murals

The pandemic has forced businesses throughout San Francisco to close their doors and board their windows. Now, organizations such as "Paint the Void" are raising money to pay artists to transform those boards into showcases.

Meat plant shutdowns lead to fast-food shortages, limits on purchases

At three different locations at Wendy's in San Jose, there are signs posted that the fast-food chain is out of some popular items, including, burgers.

Wendy's customers ask 'Where's the beef?' as restaurants remove menu items

Fast-food chain Wendy's is taking burgers off the menu in some locations as the U.S. deals with a meat shortage traced back to the coronavirus.

Taco Bell launches 'At Home Taco Bar' for customers to make own meals 'just in time for Cinco de Mayo'

The innovative “Taco Bar,” which the chain will debut for the first time on Friday, is giving fans of fast-food tacos a way to “recreate their favorites at home,” describing the kit as a “surefire way to satisfy cravings and spice up any virtual or at-home gathering.”

Chick-fil-A launches meal kits as more people cook at home

The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.