Coffee shop dreams become reality for two sisters, despite obstacles

Jeronica Macey and Be'Anka Ashaolu are cofounders of Nirvana Soul, which is opening in downtown San Jose later this month.

Hyundai says recalled vehicles should be parked outside until repairs are made

Hyundai has reversed itself on a recall to fix a defect that could cause engine fires. It is now telling owners of more than 200,000 vehicles to park them outdoors until repairs are made.

COVID-19: Wear a mask during sex, skip kissing, doctor suggests

Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief medical officer laid out the sexual ground rules during a statement that covered the best ways to keep yourself and your partner safe from COVID-19 while engaging in sexual intercourse.

Taco Bell cuts 5 menu items, including Mexican Pizza

The fast food chain has been creating a new “streamlined menu” to make room for new entries.

OUSD to provide free 'grab and go' meal for all city residents under 18

Families can pick up food from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, including 10 meals per child on Thursdays to last the weekend.

United Airlines layoffs to start next month

These job losses could rise even further as the virus keeps most people frightened and grounded.

USDA extends free school meal program after backlash

In a significant reversal of an earlier decision, the USDA announced to extend flexibilities for free grab-and-go school meals to anyone under 18 at all public schools.

Bay Area families honor loved ones lost to overdoses

"When your 13-year-old needs surgery, they get painkillers and that's how it starts," said Bonnie McNamara, who has led an annual Internation Overdose Awareness Day event in Daly City for several years.  

Kids who don’t show COVID-19 symptoms can still spread virus for weeks, study shows

Two Washington-based scientists made the discovery by analyzing South Korean kids who had been hospitalized because they tested positive for COVID-19 — even though roughly four out of 10 had either no symptoms or only mild ones, German news outlet DW reported.

United says it will drop widely scorned ticket-change fees

United Airlines says it is dropping a controversial $200 fee on consumers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.

Parents upset Alameda County won't apply for waivers to hold in-person classes just yet

Contra Costa County is accepting applications. Santa Clara County has even had some approved. But despite state guidelines allowing these waivers for elementary schools, Alameda County has said no.

Dining at San Francisco restaurants has plummeted by 91%

New data about San Francisco's world-renowned dining scene shows that the industry is starving for customers. Sales in high-end restaurants to hole-in-the-wall eateries have fallen by 91% during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the city's Chamber of Commerce.