Celebrity chef Guy Fieri rings bell for Salvation Army in Santa Rosa

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri came to Santa Rosa Plaza on Wednesday for a good cause: ringing the bell for the Salvation Army to encourage donations.

Oscar Mayer's 'Wienermobile' is hiring new drivers

The brand, owned by food giant Kraft Heinz, officially began its annual search for new drivers for the massive hot dog on wheels on Wednesday.

Taco Bell is adding something unexpected to the menu

Taco Bell is looking to compete with other fast food chains with a new, limited-time menu offering.

Michelob Ultra tops Bud Light as No. 1 draft beer in US

Michelob Ultra, which is among the slate of brands under the Anheuser-Busch InBev umbrella, has the largest share of U.S. draft lines, according to data from Draftlines Technologies.

Bay Area food banks are seeing record need, while donations are down

This holiday season, food banks say they're facing greater need than ever before. In Silicon Valley, they say 1 in 6 people are coming in for food assistance. In San Francisco, that number is 1 in 5. But the organizations say donations are not keeping up with demand.

These Bay Area Chinese restaurants made Yelp's top 100 list in 2024

Yelp recently released its Top 100 Chinese Restaurants 2024 review, and four Bay Area spots were listed among the best in America.

Study finds hot cocoa can help reduce stress — but only under these conditions

A recent study reveals that hot cocoa rich in flavonols can reduce stress-related vascular impairment, but only when made with unprocessed cocoa and paired with high-fat meals under specific conditions.

List: New California laws going into effect in 2025

A new year means new laws in California. Here's a look at some of the new laws that will impact your life beginning Jan. 1, 2025.

New California laws going into effect in 2025

New California laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, including one on overdraft fees and several to combat retail theft.

FDA red food dye ban: When it could happen, and what to know

The FDA is reviewing a petition that could ban an artificial food coloring called Red No. 3. Here’s what to know about the petition and the product.

Recreational Dungeness crab fishery cleared of toxic health threat

It's safe to eat Dungeness crab meat taken from the waters of northern California after tests showed it no longer poses a health threat, state officials said Monday.

SAP Center in San Jose to go all vegan for two Billie Eilish concerts

Grammy winning singer Billie Eilish happens to be a big advocate for plant-based eating. So when she takes the stage in San Jose this week for her Hit me Hard and Soft Tour, it will be at an all-vegan venue.

Possible bird flu reported in child in Marin County

Marin County Public Health is reporting a possible case of H5N1, also known as the bird flu, in a child.

McDonald's snack wraps are coming back

The snack wrap, a McDonald’s fan favorite, is returning to menus in the U.S.

Chipotle raises menu prices by 2%, blames inflation; what it means for customers

Chipotle has raised menu prices by 2% nationwide, citing inflation and rising ingredient costs. Here's how the price hike affects customers and what to expect moving forward.