SF Habitat for Humanity welcomes 8 families to new homes

Along Amber Drive in the Diamond Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, eight new homeowners picked up their keys; keys to homes donated to them.

BMW SUVs recalled after Takata air bag inflator blows apart, injuring driver

The recall raises questions about the safety of about 30 million Takata inflators that are under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Most have not been recalled.

US ill-prepared to house growing number of older people, study says

Over the next decade, the U.S. population over the age of 75 will increase by 45%, growing from 17 million to nearly 25 million.

Virgin Atlantic achieves 1st trans-Atlantic flight on sustainable 'jet-zero' fuel

The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."

US life expectancy soared in 2022, but remains below pre-COVID level

For years, U.S. life expectancy rose a little nearly every year. But about 10 years ago, the trend flattened and even declined some years — a stall blamed mainly on overdose deaths and suicides.

This is the 'drunkest' city in California, study shows

A new study just ranked the drunkest cities in America, and the city that swept all the others in California for the accolade may not surprise you.

Study reveals states where parents pay more to support adult children

A majority of parents are still helping their adult kids financially, but the amount they're willing to give for expenses is higher in certain parts of the country.

Busiest holiday travel period so far this month
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The Transportation Security Administration is still working on the numbers, but it estimates nearly 3 million people flew out of or into U.S. airports the Sunday after Thanksgiving.

Get red wine headaches? New research offers explanation

Not everyone feels fine after red wine, and a new study offers an explanation about what could be the culprit.

New Chick-fil-A restaurant expanding new location in Millbrae

The popular fast-food chain, Chick-fil-A, is expanding in the Bay Area, with a new restaurant--set to open in Millbrae.

Honda recalls more than 300K vehicles over missing seat belt piece

Honda says the pretensioners — which tighten seat belts in place upon impact — may be missing a rivet. This means passengers may not be properly restrained in a crash.

30th anniversary of Mrs Doubtfire: director plans new documentary with Robin Williams' outtakes

This week marked the 30th anniversary of the film "Mrs. Doubtfire." It showcased the beauty of the Bay Area. The late Robin Williams who lived here locally, was the beloved star. Director Chris Columbus tells KTVU he plans to make a documentary showcasing Williams' brilliance during the making of the film.