Starbucks stores in Santa Cruz first to unionize in California

The Starbucks locations on Mission and Ocean Streets in Santa Cruz will now join Starbucks Workers United, the national union for Starbucks workers.

San Jose milk bank reaching out to breast-feeding moms during formula shortage

Mothers’ Milk Bank is a non-profit organization that has been helping moms feed their babies human breast milk for decades. They welcome moms like Crystal Welsh and others to safely donate to babies in need.  

Baby formula shortage has parents on the hunt for product

For now, pediatricians and health workers are urging parents who can’t find formula to contact food banks or doctor’s offices.

Minnesota cold case: Mom charged in death of baby found in Mississippi River in 2003

A woman has been arrested in connection to the death of a baby boy who was found in the Mississippi River in 2003. She has also been identified as the mom of a baby girl found in the river in 1999.

Oakland First Fridays fill street where Cinco de Mayo sideshow chaos erupted

Businesses in Oakland anticipated another chaotic night in the Uptown District, as the streets were bustling with Oakland First Fridays vendors and visitors.

‘Lost puppy’ rescued by family turns out to be baby coyote

“He was then accidentally taken home by a local family after they mistakenly identified him as a lost puppy,” the Cape Wildlife Center shared on social media.

Army veteran drives, eats through all 50 states to learn about America

“The hospitality, food and culture all provided the experience of what America should be," Kreskin Torres, a rideshare driver for Uber and Lyft, shared.