Recently-released inmate suspected as fast-food robber

A man was charged for allegedly robbing three fast-food restaurants earlier this month in Oakland, according to prosecutors.   

Laptop in checked luggage caused smoke, evacuation of plane at SFO

A laptop in a customer's checked bag is responsible for the smoke that led to an evacuation of an American Airlines plane at the San Francisco International Airport on Friday.  The evacuation happened as passengers were boarding the flight, according to video at the scene and the airport.

These are the most and least stressed cities in America, survey finds

Stress can be overwhelming, and people living in these cities tend to deal with it more than others, according to a recent survey.

National French Fry Day 2024 brings deals and freebies

National French Fry Day is on Friday, July 12, and many chains are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.

McDonald's says it's bringing back 'everyone's favorite sandwich'

McDonald’s said it’s bringing back “everyone’s favorite sandwich” temporarily to U.S. restaurants this summer.

Man tries to smuggle meth from SFO to Australia: sheriff

The Transportation Security Administration thwarted a drug smuggling attempt at the San Francisco International Airport last month.

12 Bay Area cities top 'America's Wealthiest Suburbs'

We get it. The Bay Area is expensive. But one consumer website drives the point home with a new list that shows the Bay Area dominates when it comes to the 50 wealthiest suburbs in the country. 

Alaska raises cruise tourism limits as overtourism concerns grow

Alaska will consider a new policy to limit the number of visitors to its capital, Juneau, amid concerns about the impact of overtourism, expanding on measures introduced last year. 

Are consumers skipping car dealers and buying private?

With high prices and low supply, consumers are weighing private car purchases versus dealerships, with industry experts noting private buying's potential cost savings but increased effort and risks driving many back to dealerships for trust and convenience.

Nearly half of Berkeley restaurants went without food inspections last year

Berkeley is known as a dining destination, but almost half of all food facilities in the city went without food and safety inspections by the city's Environmental Health Division last year, an auditor's report revealed Wednesday.

San Francisco supervisors implement restrictions on Tenderloin businesses

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors gave final and unanimous approval Tuesday for a pilot program that will limit the hours retail businesses can operate in the Tenderloin neighborhood.

Arizona Iced Tea co-founder vows to 'fight hard' to keep price under $1

"We’re successful. We’re debt-free. We own everything," he said. "Why have people who are having a hard time paying their rent … pay more for our drink?"