California family involved in $600 million catalytic converter theft scheme

California family involved in $600 million catalytic converter theft scheme

Three members of a California family pleaded guilty for their role in a ring that shipped $600 million worth of stolen catalytic converters from California to New Jersey.

Three members of a California family pleaded guilty for their role in a ring that shipped $600 million worth of stolen catalytic converters from California to New Jersey.

Pepper X marks the spot as South Carolina pepper guru beats his own Guinness Book heat record

Pepper X marks the spot as South Carolina pepper guru beats his own Guinness Book heat record

Pepper expert Ed Currie said he ate a Pepper X and felt the heat for three-and-a-half hours. Pepper X was named the hottest pepper in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Pepper expert Ed Currie said he ate a Pepper X and felt the heat for three-and-a-half hours. Pepper X was named the hottest pepper in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records.

5,000-year-old wine found in queen’s tomb has clue about ancient Egyptian rulers

5,000-year-old wine found in queen’s tomb has clue about ancient Egyptian rulers

An archaeological team in Egypt found hundreds of wine jars in a queen’s tomb, among other goods, that offer new clues that challenge the way we know the ancient kingdom’s history.

An archaeological team in Egypt found hundreds of wine jars in a queen’s tomb, among other goods, that offer new clues that challenge the way we know the ancient kingdom’s history.

Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and wife welcome 5th child

Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and wife welcome 5th child

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford is welcoming a new member to his family -- his fifth child.

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford is welcoming a new member to his family -- his fifth child.

Reese's under scrutiny as sweepstakes promotion raises legal concerns

Reese's under scrutiny as sweepstakes promotion raises legal concerns

Reese’s may be in violation of state and federal laws with its new sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups.

Reese’s may be in violation of state and federal laws with its new sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups.

Peeps maker to remove cancer-linked red dye No. 3 from popular Easter candy

Peeps maker to remove cancer-linked red dye No. 3 from popular Easter candy

California recently banned red dye No. 3, a chemical used as food coloring for products like Peeps. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer and has been banned from makeup for more than 30 years.

California recently banned red dye No. 3, a chemical used as food coloring for products like Peeps. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer and has been banned from makeup for more than 30 years.

Boichik Bagels expanding to North Bay

Boichik Bagels expanding to North Bay

Popular Berkeley-based Boichik Bagels has announced it plans to open a new store in the North Bay next month. 

Popular Berkeley-based Boichik Bagels has announced it plans to open a new store in the North Bay next month. 

Couple welcomes rare 'spontaneous triplets,' a one-in-a-million blessing

Couple welcomes rare 'spontaneous triplets,' a one-in-a-million blessing

The triplets were born prematurely and had been in the NICU, but they are now on the way home as they've met specific health criteria.

The triplets were born prematurely and had been in the NICU, but they are now on the way home as they've met specific health criteria.

Children's Creativity Museum celebrates 25th anniversary

Children's Creativity Museum celebrates 25th anniversary

The Children's Creativity Museum in Yerba Buena Gardens celebrated its 25th anniversary Saturday with a free, hands-on creativity event.

The Children's Creativity Museum in Yerba Buena Gardens celebrated its 25th anniversary Saturday with a free, hands-on creativity event.

Too Good to Go app sells day-old food at steep discount to fight waste

Too Good to Go app sells day-old food at steep discount to fight waste

Bakeries, which typically offer "surprise" bags filled with the day’s leftover pastries and breads, have been among the more popular choices for app users.

Bakeries, which typically offer "surprise" bags filled with the day’s leftover pastries and breads, have been among the more popular choices for app users.

Alaska Airlines to serve coffee made to taste better in the air

Alaska Airlines to serve coffee made to taste better in the air

The airline is ending its long partnership with Starbucks to serve a new custom blend from Stumptown Coffee Roasters.

The airline is ending its long partnership with Starbucks to serve a new custom blend from Stumptown Coffee Roasters.