Airbnb tells hosts to stop asking guests to do time-consuming checkout chores
Airbnb is changing its guidelines to reduce guests’ checkout chores and require hosts to clearly disclose fees and house rules before booking.
Airbnb is changing its guidelines to reduce guests’ checkout chores and require hosts to clearly disclose fees and house rules before booking.
Most popular baby names of 2026 revealed, according to new data
Here are the most popular baby names shaping 2026 and beyond, according to a new report.
Here are the most popular baby names shaping 2026 and beyond, according to a new report.
San Francisco's Frenchie Wine Bar: curated wines, and a personal story
From the vineyards of Moldova to the rich traditions of Peru, Frenchie Wine Bar brings two unique journeys together. Meet co-founders Natalia Morarasu and Joel Arias and discover how their backgrounds shaped their vision for San Francisco’s wine scene.
From the vineyards of Moldova to the rich traditions of Peru, Frenchie Wine Bar brings two unique journeys together. Meet co-founders Natalia Morarasu and Joel Arias and discover how their backgrounds shaped their vision for San Francisco’s wine scene.
San Leandro's The Creative Place: building community through creativity
Meet Dayanna Gossett and Elyse Tropper, two entrepreneurs, homeschooling mothers, and co-founders of The Creative Place, a bilingual sewing and creative arts studio in downtown San Leandro.
Meet Dayanna Gossett and Elyse Tropper, two entrepreneurs, homeschooling mothers, and co-founders of The Creative Place, a bilingual sewing and creative arts studio in downtown San Leandro.
Walnut Creek's The Sweet Spot and its must-try desserts
If you’ve been on social media, you’ve probably seen the Dubai chocolate craze, and one Walnut Creek dessert shop is putting its own delicious spin on the trend. The Sweet Spot is known for its Dubai chocolate strawberry cups, along with its popular crepes.Arian Mosaddad, owner of The Sweet Spot, shares his story.
If you’ve been on social media, you’ve probably seen the Dubai chocolate craze, and one Walnut Creek dessert shop is putting its own delicious spin on the trend. The Sweet Spot is known for its Dubai chocolate strawberry cups, along with its popular crepes.Arian Mosaddad, owner of The Sweet Spot, shares his story.
How to stop pumpkin rot: 5 tips to make your jack-o'-lantern last longer
There are some steps that will help preserve that scary face and keep it from starting to look like it is melting for a little longer.
There are some steps that will help preserve that scary face and keep it from starting to look like it is melting for a little longer.
Vacation spot slapped with US travel warning over crime, sexual assaults and kidnappings
The U.S. State Department has escalated its travel warning for an East African nation popular for its wildlife safaris, urging Americans to reconsider visiting amid heightened health concerns and ongoing security threats.
The U.S. State Department has escalated its travel warning for an East African nation popular for its wildlife safaris, urging Americans to reconsider visiting amid heightened health concerns and ongoing security threats.
Zio Fraedo’s waterfront restaurant to close Vallejo location after 20 years
Zio Fraedo’s Waterfront restaurant in Vallejo will permanently close on Oct. 25 after two decades in operation due to an unaffordable rent increase proposed by the city.
Zio Fraedo’s Waterfront restaurant in Vallejo will permanently close on Oct. 25 after two decades in operation due to an unaffordable rent increase proposed by the city.
2026 trending pet names: Get ready for demon hunters, explorers and… chicken nuggets
Get ready to hear the names Rumi and Lumi a lot more at the dog park.
Get ready to hear the names Rumi and Lumi a lot more at the dog park.
Best college towns in America: See which cities top the list
With college costs soaring, choosing where to study can be just as important as choosing a school. A new ranking reveals which U.S. cities are the best college towns.
With college costs soaring, choosing where to study can be just as important as choosing a school. A new ranking reveals which U.S. cities are the best college towns.
Here's how much sleep doomscrolling is costing your kids
A new study supports what parents have long suspected: that their teens’ late-night smartphone sessions not only keep them up at night but also disrupt the next day.
A new study supports what parents have long suspected: that their teens’ late-night smartphone sessions not only keep them up at night but also disrupt the next day.
TSA’s plan to expand gate access for non-passengers at hundreds of airports stuck in testing phase
The expected rollout of a new program that would bring back the days of heartwarming reunions with airline passengers moments after they step off their planes will have to wait a little longer.
The expected rollout of a new program that would bring back the days of heartwarming reunions with airline passengers moments after they step off their planes will have to wait a little longer.
Donnie Wahlberg says he was aboard private jet that ran off Vegas runway: 'God covered us'
In an Instagram post, actor Donnie Wahlberg said he was aboard a private jet that ran off a runway during a departure attempt Sunday at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
In an Instagram post, actor Donnie Wahlberg said he was aboard a private jet that ran off a runway during a departure attempt Sunday at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
America’s safest cities revealed in new 2026 ranking
These U.S. cities earned top safety marks based on findings in a new report, which assessed public safety categories including crime rates and traffic accidents.
These U.S. cities earned top safety marks based on findings in a new report, which assessed public safety categories including crime rates and traffic accidents.
Daly City's Kan Kiin Eatery gains Michelin Guide honor
A Thai restaurant recognized by the Michelin Guide is serving up two distinct dining experiences under one roof. Kan Kiin Eatery, in Daly City, features modern Thai brunch by day and traditional Thai dinner by night, combining familiar flavors with its own approach to the cuisine.
A Thai restaurant recognized by the Michelin Guide is serving up two distinct dining experiences under one roof. Kan Kiin Eatery, in Daly City, features modern Thai brunch by day and traditional Thai dinner by night, combining familiar flavors with its own approach to the cuisine.
Nearly 800,000 travelers just voted to name the absolute best cruise lines of 2026
Travelers have named their favorite cruise lines for sailing aboard some of the biggest ships at sea.
Travelers have named their favorite cruise lines for sailing aboard some of the biggest ships at sea.
New protein ranking names unexpected winner over beef, salmon and eggs
A new analysis of 20 protein sources found that the top scorer wasn’t steak, salmon or eggs — it was an everyday food many shoppers may be overlooking.
A new analysis of 20 protein sources found that the top scorer wasn’t steak, salmon or eggs — it was an everyday food many shoppers may be overlooking.
Hyundai recalls more than 94,000 vehicles over fire risk
Hyundai is recalling 94,622 vehicles over a fire risk associated with the overheating of motors on powered front seats, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall report.
Hyundai is recalling 94,622 vehicles over a fire risk associated with the overheating of motors on powered front seats, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall report.
Sewage leak temporarily halts Tomales Bay oyster harvest
A relatively small sewage leak has delayed the harvest of countless oysters in Tomales Bay, impacting a major economic engine, job driver, and tourist attraction for western Marin County.
A relatively small sewage leak has delayed the harvest of countless oysters in Tomales Bay, impacting a major economic engine, job driver, and tourist attraction for western Marin County.
Berkeley urban farmer vows to rebuild after house fire
A weekend fire destroyed the Berkeley home of a longtime urban farmer who donates food, works with schoolchildren and plants trees throughout the community.
A weekend fire destroyed the Berkeley home of a longtime urban farmer who donates food, works with schoolchildren and plants trees throughout the community.