Infants ingest 15 times more microplastics than adults, new study finds

Researchers suggest the reason for the higher number found in infants is because they’re far more exposed to microplastics through items such as their teething toys, sippy cups and carpeting.

How big is the Powerball jackpot on Monday? $685 million

The drawing will be held at 10:59 p.m. ET Monday for an estimated jackpot of $685 million or a cash option of $485.5 million.

'Life is too short': Mom moves family into an RV to help pay debt, travel full time

After two years of "barely scraping by," and living in debt, Karen Akpan and her husband Sylvester decided it was time to move their family into an RV to travel full time.

San Jose teen creates portable incubators for newborns in India

Seventeen-year-old Nishi Dahria unpacked months of patience Thursday outside Presentation High School in San Jose.

Would you eat an It's It with a spoon?

Would you eat an It's-It with a spoon? Some on social media say that's the way to go. Others say "no way."

Government report finds ‘alarming levels’ of heavy metals in more baby foods

A new report by a U.S. House panel reveals “alarming levels” of toxic heavy metals in “even more” baby foods despite previous warnings to some baby food manufacturers.

The McRib returns to McDonald's, again

McDonald’s gave fans of the McRib a reason to look forward to November. On Twitter, the company announced that the sandwich will return on Nov. 1.

Alaska Airlines debuts new San Francisco Giants-themed livery

Just ahead of the MLB playoffs, Alaska Airlines debuted its new Giants-themed livery Wednesday at San Francisco International Airport.

Governor Newsom writes children’s book about boy with dyslexia

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has written a children’s book. The book draws upon Newsom’s dyslexia in telling of a boy named Ben and his struggles in school. The words will appear in OpenDyslexic font to make it more readable for people with dyslexia.

Powerball jackpot soars to $620M after no top winner in Wednesday drawing

The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $620 million with a $446 million cash option before taxes. The next drawing is on Oct. 2.

2 charged in $550,000 airline lost luggage scam

Pernell Anthony Jones Jr. and Donmonick Martin are accused of booking flights under false identities and making false claims to commercial airlines for reimbursement for lost luggage.

National Coffee Day deals and freebies you won’t want to miss

These companies are roasting up some great deals for National Coffee day that coffee lovers won’t want to miss.

California lawmakers want to keep outdoor dining, parklets around post-COVID

The change in seasons prompted some Los Gatos businesses to modify the new staple on many Bay Area city streets — outdoor dining parklets.

Amtrak derailment victims identified as Georgia couple, Illinois man

The three people who died when a train derailed in rural Montana over the weekend included a Georgia couple who were on a cross-country trip to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary and 29-year-old Illinois man who was traveling to Oregon with his wife.