US beer sales dip to lowest level in 24 years – and Bud Light fallout wasn't the only factor

It was a tough year for beer in America with other big brands also driving sales declines. Here are some of the factors beyond Bud Light’s controversy that have impacted the industry.

Court: Berkeley cannot enforce its ban on natural gas

The city of Berkeley lost its latest legal battle to enforce a ban on natural gas pipes in new construction.

Viral Burger King cook buys new home with GoFundMe donations

Kevin Ford worked as a cook and cashier at Las Vegas Airport and went viral for sharing the mediocre gifts the company gave him

California alcohol prices increase in 2024: Here's why

Starting Jan. 1, Californians can redeem wine and liquor bottles for cash after being added the the state's recycling program.

Berkeley's Homemade Café closes on first day of the year, 'Everybody Eats' program will end

A Berkeley café known for its ‘Everybody Eats’ program had a line out the door and around the block on the first day of the year. But this was also Homemade Cafe's last day serving breakfast and lunch. 

Latest consumer product recalls: Whole Foods frozen fish, Tesla vehicles, hoverboards, and more

Whole Foods is recalling fish fillets due to an undeclared allergen; Tesla is recalling 120,000 vehicles because doors may unlock during crashes; about 25,000 hoverboards are being recalled due to a fire hazard; high chairs sold through Amazon pose injury hazards; and kids playsets and slime eggs violate lead content bans.

Study suggests this ingredient leads to better coffee

The study touches on what many baristas already know, but no one had specifically studied the effect or explored how it could vary with different types of coffee – until now.

California Pizza Hut franchises laying off delivery drivers before new $20 minimum wage

Multiple Pizza Hut franchises in California are planning to lay off delivery drivers as the restaurant chain braces for an increase in the minimum wage for fast food workers next year.

Latest consumer product recalls: Quaker Oats granola bars and cereals, Coca-Cola products, and more

Quaker Oats is recalling granola bars and cereals sold nationwide over a risk of salmonella; hundreds of thousands of air fryers have been recalled after three reportedly caused burn injuries; thousands of Coca-Cola products are being recalled due to the presence of potential foreign matter; nearly two million travel irons are being recalled due to burn, fire and shock risks; Traeger is recalling one of its propane flat top grill models due to and incorrectly labeled burner knob, which the company says can lead to a fire hazard.

These were America's top restaurants in 2023, according to Resy and Open Table

Open Table's list of top 100 restaurants was created from over 12 million verified diner reviews and metrics, like how many reservations are made in advance and the number of five-star reviews.

Pizza delivery driver shot, killed at close range in Oakley

A man was shot and killed while sitting in his car parked in front of his home in Oakley on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Oakley Police Department.