Montclair Egg Shop founder turns 90

A beloved East Bay restaurant celebrated its founders 90th birthday on Tuesday.

Popular pub and restaurant at San Jose's Santana Row to close after 20 years

A longtime woman-owned restaurant and pub in San Jose announced it is closing this month. "The harsh realities of running a restaurant after the pandemic were too great for this small female run family business to continue," the owner said.

Consumer Reports recommends banning Lunchables from school menus

Consumer Reports says its testing found the popular meal kits contain relatively high levels of lead, along with sodium and want them pulled from the National School Lunch Program.

Colorado small business owner went viral after filming herself being disrespected by a customer

Rude customers are a rite of passage for most customer service employees, but one small business owner turned the tables on an unruly patron after a disrespectful encounter went viral on social media. 

Amazon removing cashier-less 'Just Walk Out' technology from grocery stores

Amazon says it is replacing its "Just Walk Out" technology Dash Carts that enable shoppers to scan groceries, connect to online shopping lists, and complete their grocery checkout process.

Solar eclipse 2024 food deals and freebies that can’t be overshadowed

The total solar eclipse is taking place on April 8, 2024, and businesses are celebrating the rare celestial event with food deals and freebies.

Mr. Peanut looking for 'Peanutters' to drive across America in NUTmobile

PLANTERS®, the iconic snack brand, is giving fans the chance of a lifetime to ride along in the famous NUTmobile with Mr. Peanut himself.

Bay Area Girl Scouts troop scammed with counterfeit money

A local Girl Scouts troop in the North Bay was scammed after someone purchased Girl Scouts cookies with a counterfeit $100 bill, according to authorities. 

Woman eating pork rinds accidentally swallows nail

A South American woman found herself in a hospital emergency after inadvertently ingesting a nail that mysteriously found its way into her packet of pork rinds.

Burger King giving out free Whoppers to celebrate 2024 solar eclipse — How to get one

Come April 8, as the solar eclipse captivates spectators from Texas to Maine, Burger King will be satisfying hungry crowds with an exclusive deal to mark this cosmic rarity.

Trader Joe's raises banana prices for 1st time in over 2 decades

Trader Joe's, known for its affordability, is breaking a long-standing tradition by raising banana prices for the first time in over two decades.

Three reasons why egg prices are so high ahead of Easter

Egg prices are reaching near-historic highs globally as Easter and Passover approach, reflecting market turbulence driven by disease, high demand, and rising costs for farmers.

Mayor Breed 7-Eleven onigiri: The story behind the 'initiative' to sell the Japanese snacks at SF stores

Images of onigiri seaweed rice triangles, being sold with San Francisco Mayor London Breed's face on them, have been circulating on social media, generating excitement and some confusion around a purported initiative to bring the popular Japanese snacks to 7-Eleven convenience stores in the city. 

McDonald's to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts nationwide

McDonald’s will begin selling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts nationwide by the end of 2026, both chains announced on Tuesday.