Bride-to-be spent planned wedding day on ventilator before dying of COVID-19

Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.

McDonald's plans to phase out plastic toys in Happy Meals

McDonald’s plans to “drastically” reduce the plastic in its Happy Meal toys worldwide by 2025.

Grab your pumpkin spice whatever — it’s officially autumn

From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin spice instant noodles — now is officially the time to enjoy America’s favorite fall flavor.

Autumnal equinox 2021: Here’s when fall officially starts

Sept. 22, 2021, marks the official start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s when the leaves may start to change and more.

US to require incoming foreign travelers to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Beginning in November, all foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to show proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of the flight.

National Cheeseburger Day: The best freebies and deals

McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Red Robin, Smashburger and more have National Cheeseburger Day offers for Sept. 18.

Fire insurance policies: an endangered species

Homeowners in the urban wildland interface are getting multiple shocks from massive insurance increases, less coverage and outright cancellations.

Phoenix mother accused of killing 2 young daughters by drugging them

The incident happened near 13th Street and Mountain View Road at around 6 p.m. The department got a 911 call from a man who said his two children were dead inside their home, says Sgt. Andy Williams.

Best Latin restaurants in Bay Area, according to KTVU staff

One of the best ways to celebrate Hispanic HeritageMonthis by visitng some of the Bay Area's oiustanding Latin restaurants. Here are a few KTVU staff favorites.

Taco Bell launches 30-day taco subscription, but only in these locations

Taco Bell is testing a monthly subscription service called the "Taco Lover’s Pass," which gives subscribers one taco a day for 30 days.

Bought chicken over last decade? You could be eligible for settlement payment

People who bought chicken products in the U.S. over the last decade could be eligible to receive payments as part of a $181 million settlement.

Powerball jackpot grows to $432M after no one wins Monday drawing

The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $432 million with a $313.5 million cash option before taxes. The next drawing is Wednesday.

Foodie Fast Five with Pam Cook

For National Peanut Day, Pam Cook talks about the classic snack food.

No more Squaw Valley: New name of ski resort revealed

Regional California tribes had asked for the name of the resort to be changed numerous times over the years, with little success. But after George Floyd was killed in May 2020, a growing number of brands began rethinking their marketing.

The best and worst places to retire in 2021

A study found the best and the worst places to retire for the year 2021 based on affordability, activities, quality of life and health care.