FDA raises Costco egg recall to highest risk level over salmonella fears

The FDA issued the highest level of risk of Category 1 to a recall concerning eggs sold at Costco that could be contaminated with salmonella.

Car rams into Pleasanton Chinese restaurant

A driver crashed into a Chinese restaurant Saturday afternoon in Pleasanton, according to officials. 

Beloved donut shop in Castro Valley closes after nearly 40 years

A beloved, family-run business called Rudy's Donut House in the East Bay closed for good Sunday after nearly 40 years at its location on Castro Valley Boulevard. 

Holiday Tomahawk steak with Chef Dustin Valette

Chef Dustin Valette joined us on ‘The Nine’ to share how he makes his peppercorn crusted Tomahawk steak with wild mushroom fondue, marble potatoes and padron peppers.

Well-known San Jose soup kitchen looking for new home

A well-known South Bay non-profit that routinely feeds tens of thousands of hungry and unhoused residents each year is looking for a new home itself.

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.