Alaska raises cruise tourism limits as overtourism concerns grow
Alaska will consider a new policy to limit the number of visitors to its capital, Juneau, amid concerns about the impact of overtourism, expanding on measures introduced last year.
Alaska will consider a new policy to limit the number of visitors to its capital, Juneau, amid concerns about the impact of overtourism, expanding on measures introduced last year.
Are consumers skipping car dealers and buying private?
With high prices and low supply, consumers are weighing private car purchases versus dealerships, with industry experts noting private buying's potential cost savings but increased effort and risks driving many back to dealerships for trust and convenience.
With high prices and low supply, consumers are weighing private car purchases versus dealerships, with industry experts noting private buying's potential cost savings but increased effort and risks driving many back to dealerships for trust and convenience.
Kroger and Albertsons to sell these 63 grocery stores in California under merger
Kroger and Albertsons are selling off nearly 600 stores across the country under their proposed merger, including more than 60 in California.
Kroger and Albertsons are selling off nearly 600 stores across the country under their proposed merger, including more than 60 in California.
Nearly half of Berkeley restaurants went without food inspections last year
Berkeley is known as a dining destination, but almost half of all food facilities in the city went without food and safety inspections by the city's Environmental Health Division last year, an auditor's report revealed Wednesday.
Berkeley is known as a dining destination, but almost half of all food facilities in the city went without food and safety inspections by the city's Environmental Health Division last year, an auditor's report revealed Wednesday.
Baby boomers flock to fastest-growing city known as the ‘cruise ship on land’
A new Wall Street Journal report stated that boomers are driving the local population boom as they move into an age-restricted community association.
A new Wall Street Journal report stated that boomers are driving the local population boom as they move into an age-restricted community association.
Man stopped at customs with 100 live snakes down his pants
A man was caught by customs trying to smuggle more than 100 live snakes in his pants.
A man was caught by customs trying to smuggle more than 100 live snakes in his pants.
San Francisco supervisors implement restrictions on Tenderloin businesses
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors gave final and unanimous approval Tuesday for a pilot program that will limit the hours retail businesses can operate in the Tenderloin neighborhood.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors gave final and unanimous approval Tuesday for a pilot program that will limit the hours retail businesses can operate in the Tenderloin neighborhood.
Upscale sushi pop-up at famed Flintstone House in Hillsborough on hold
Plans for a high-end sushi pop-up at the famed Flintstone House in Hillsborough has been "temporarily paused."
Plans for a high-end sushi pop-up at the famed Flintstone House in Hillsborough has been "temporarily paused."
Here's why people are siding with a driverless car company after its vehicle hit a pedestrian
An accident involving a pedestrian and a Baidu driverless car in China is highlighting the ongoing challenges and public perceptions of the autonomous vehicle industry.
An accident involving a pedestrian and a Baidu driverless car in China is highlighting the ongoing challenges and public perceptions of the autonomous vehicle industry.
Arizona Iced Tea co-founder vows to 'fight hard' to keep price under $1
"We’re successful. We’re debt-free. We own everything," he said. "Why have people who are having a hard time paying their rent … pay more for our drink?"
"We’re successful. We’re debt-free. We own everything," he said. "Why have people who are having a hard time paying their rent … pay more for our drink?"
California family's $444 receipt from Trader Joe's goes viral on social media: 'Insane'
The $444 grocery haul feeds a family of 8 for around 10 days, the video claims.
The $444 grocery haul feeds a family of 8 for around 10 days, the video claims.
Weekend marks busy travel day on U.S. roads, higher than pre-pandemic numbers
Sunday is expected to be a big travel day on U.S. roads. AAA predicts that the number of people traveling this Fourth of July holiday is even higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Sunday is expected to be a big travel day on U.S. roads. AAA predicts that the number of people traveling this Fourth of July holiday is even higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Thousands of pounds of liquid egg products recalled by manufacturer: 'Should be thrown away'
The eggs may still be in restaurant refrigerators, the USDA warns.
The eggs may still be in restaurant refrigerators, the USDA warns.
Chia seeds recalled as FDA issues highest possible risk level
The FDA has reclassified a recall of chia seeds as the highest risk of injury or death due to salmonella poisoning.
The FDA has reclassified a recall of chia seeds as the highest risk of injury or death due to salmonella poisoning.
Ford recalls more than 30K Mustangs due to steering issue
Ford dealers will perform a software update on the recalled Mustangs for free.
Ford dealers will perform a software update on the recalled Mustangs for free.
FDA bans BVO: Here’s which beverages contain the food additive
The FDA found that BVO is “no longer considered safe" after studies found the potential for adverse health effects in humans.
The FDA found that BVO is “no longer considered safe" after studies found the potential for adverse health effects in humans.
National Bikini Day: History of the controversial two-piece suit
On July 5, 1946, the scandalous, two-piece bikini was unveiled – going on to become one of the most popular forms of swimwear.
On July 5, 1946, the scandalous, two-piece bikini was unveiled – going on to become one of the most popular forms of swimwear.
Americans with extreme national pride stays near record low, Gallup poll finds
A combined 67% of Americans who said they are either “extremely” or “very proud” was among the lowest in Gallup’s findings.
A combined 67% of Americans who said they are either “extremely” or “very proud” was among the lowest in Gallup’s findings.
Alameda County Fair adds measures to keep cool in triple-digit heat
Alameda County Fair officials have made adjustments to battle the triple-digit heat that continues through the Fourth of July holiday week.
Alameda County Fair officials have made adjustments to battle the triple-digit heat that continues through the Fourth of July holiday week.
Car dealership losses from CDK software outage could soon reach $1 billion, study finds
Dealerships across the US have seen operations hindered for weeks, with losses mounting.
Dealerships across the US have seen operations hindered for weeks, with losses mounting.