Half Moon Bay restaurant supports longtime employee after his wife suffers a stroke

A restaurant employee in Half Moon Bay has had to miss work for the past few months after his wife suffered several strokes, but his restaurant family has stepped in to lend a helping hand.

'Batman' cheers up children in Bay Area hospitals

One man has made it his mission to spread joy and light to children with chronic illnesses or disabilities for nearly a decade.

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. 

Holiday travelers say San Jose airport is a breeze

Holiday travelers flying out of the South Bay have been treated to short security lines and few cancellations this year.

What is ‘lifestyle inflation’? Financial advisor explains ways to avoid it

In uncertain economic times, earning more money is a benefit, but if you aren't tracking your spending, it's easy to fall into a financial hole, and an expert weighs in on what you can do.

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.

Here's where your luggage goes when airlines lose it

What happens when airlines find lost luggage after they've stopped looking for it? This is where the Unclaimed Baggage store comes in.