US car prices reach new high as luxury vehicle, EV sales surge nationwide
The average new vehicle transaction price exceeded $50,000 for the first time after rising steadily for more than a year.
The average new vehicle transaction price exceeded $50,000 for the first time after rising steadily for more than a year.
Protein powders, shakes contain high lead levels, analysis found
A new Consumer Reports investigation found protein powders and shakes have a concerning level of lead. Here are the products that were tested and what CR found.
A new Consumer Reports investigation found protein powders and shakes have a concerning level of lead. Here are the products that were tested and what CR found.
Taco Bell announces Frank's RedHot Diablo sauce collaboration
In addition to Frank's RedHot Diablo sauce, Taco Bell is bringing back it's crispy chicken menu.
In addition to Frank's RedHot Diablo sauce, Taco Bell is bringing back it's crispy chicken menu.
Bay Area airports refuse to play Kristi Noem video blaming Democrats for shutdown
All three Bay Area airports are declining to display a video from Homeland Security Kristi Noem, blaming congressional Democrats for the government shutdown and any related travel delays.
All three Bay Area airports are declining to display a video from Homeland Security Kristi Noem, blaming congressional Democrats for the government shutdown and any related travel delays.
Americans struggle with these tasks the most, survey finds
A new Pew survey finds most Americans feel confident with everyday tasks but less sure about technical ones like fixing a car or reading a weather map.
A new Pew survey finds most Americans feel confident with everyday tasks but less sure about technical ones like fixing a car or reading a weather map.
29 European countries implement new biometric entry-exit system; will eventually replace stamping passports
If you have travel plans in Europe, you’ll now have your biometric data collected at border crossings in 29 European countries.
If you have travel plans in Europe, you’ll now have your biometric data collected at border crossings in 29 European countries.
6 Bay Area restaurants top DoorDash ranking of best US pizzerias. See the list
These six Bay Area pizzerias were ranked in DoorDash's list of the 50 most popular local pizzerias in the U.S.
These six Bay Area pizzerias were ranked in DoorDash's list of the 50 most popular local pizzerias in the U.S.
GM bringing back Chevy Bolt priced at under $30,000 in 2027 model year
GM says the Chevrolet Bolt LT is returning for model year 2027 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $29,900. (Chevrolet)
GM says the Chevrolet Bolt LT is returning for model year 2027 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $29,900. (Chevrolet)
Are you ready for new SNAP requirements? California sets deadline
The new rules, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, will narrow the eligibility for exemptions for able-bodied adults without dependents, including homeless individuals and veterans.
The new rules, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, will narrow the eligibility for exemptions for able-bodied adults without dependents, including homeless individuals and veterans.
Via Aurelia restaurant latest to open at fast-growing Mission Rock development
Via Aurelia, a modern Tuscan fine-dining restaurant, is the latest high-profile opening at Mission Rock, marking a new chapter in the neighborhood’s growing food scene.
Via Aurelia, a modern Tuscan fine-dining restaurant, is the latest high-profile opening at Mission Rock, marking a new chapter in the neighborhood’s growing food scene.
New California law approves home development near public transit
In a grand effort to tackle California's massive housing crisis, the governor signed Senate Bill 79, involving development close to transit stations.
In a grand effort to tackle California's massive housing crisis, the governor signed Senate Bill 79, involving development close to transit stations.
Ground stop at Atlanta's airport lifted after tower evacuated | What we know
Expect even longer delays at Atlanta's airport after the air traffic control tower was evacuated on Friday afternoon.
Expect even longer delays at Atlanta's airport after the air traffic control tower was evacuated on Friday afternoon.
Food inspections at some Marin County restaurants overdue
Many of the health inspection cards posted at Marin County restaurants are expired and the establishments haven't been inspected in years.
Many of the health inspection cards posted at Marin County restaurants are expired and the establishments haven't been inspected in years.
Oakland restaurant owner says $40K missing from DoorDash payments
An Oakland restaurant owner says he has been fighting for more than a year to recover tens of thousands of dollars in missing payments from DoorDash.
An Oakland restaurant owner says he has been fighting for more than a year to recover tens of thousands of dollars in missing payments from DoorDash.
These Bay Area cities just made high profile list of top 10 best cities to visit
Two Bay Area cities have been identified as being among the best U.S. cities to visit by Condé Nast Traveler in its annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
Two Bay Area cities have been identified as being among the best U.S. cities to visit by Condé Nast Traveler in its annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
California bill bans ultra-processed foods in school meals by 2035
California is now the first state to define ultra-processed foods, or UPFs. It's the latest of moves from California leaders to lay out healthy food protections for kids.
California is now the first state to define ultra-processed foods, or UPFs. It's the latest of moves from California leaders to lay out healthy food protections for kids.
State housing mandate for 2.5 million units by 2031 is behind
Cities and counties are struggling with a state mandate to build some 2.5 million housing units buy 2031, with some towns rebelling under the load. Mill Valley, a town of 14,000 people have to come up with a whole lot of homes and soon.
Cities and counties are struggling with a state mandate to build some 2.5 million housing units buy 2031, with some towns rebelling under the load. Mill Valley, a town of 14,000 people have to come up with a whole lot of homes and soon.
Greyhound steps up as government shutdown grounds flights, disrupts air travel
As the government shutdown continues to disrupt air travel across the country, Greyhound and FlixBus are stepping in to meet growing demand from travelers.
As the government shutdown continues to disrupt air travel across the country, Greyhound and FlixBus are stepping in to meet growing demand from travelers.
Domino's rebrands for first time in over a decade
Domino’s Pizza is launching its first major rebrand in over a decade as part of its "hungry for more” strategy.
Domino’s Pizza is launching its first major rebrand in over a decade as part of its "hungry for more” strategy.
Annual report ranks the worst cities for drivers in 2025
A new report is ranking the best and worst U.S. cities for drivers. Here’s what the report found.
A new report is ranking the best and worst U.S. cities for drivers. Here’s what the report found.



















