Highest-paying jobs right out of school revealed

A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.

As fast food workers see pay increase, restaurants raise menu prices

One month has passed since fast-food workers in California began receiving $20 per hour. At the same time, fast food businesses have raised prices up to 10% across the state.

Tesla employee laid off without warning tells of living in car at factory

Nico Murillo is the proud owner of a Tesla Model Y, mainly because he’s part of the team that built these cars at the factory in Fremont. But on April 15, his dream job would sound more like a nightmare: The 29-year-old is just one of the roughly 14,000 Tesla employees to be laid off since April.

A $400 red pineapple? Meet this rare designer fruit from Costa Rica

Fresh Del Monte's Rubyglow, a $400 pineapple created by crossbreeding conventional and red-purple Morada varieties, offers a luxurious and strikingly unique fruit experience.

Questions raised over EV maker in Pleasanton crash that killed family

As officials investigate a fiery crash that killed a family of four in Pleasanton, there are more questions than answers two weeks later after a complaint with a federal safety agency was filed.

Bay Area startup touts driverless transit system as commuting solution

As more people return to work, commutes become increasingly unbearable, especially for those remote suburbs. However, a homegrown Bay Area solution will soon begin construction to alleviate some of these challenges.

Panera discontinuing caffeinated 'Charged Lemonade' after lawsuits

Panera Bread's caffeinated "Charged Lemonade" beverages will be discontinued after the company faced lawsuits blaming the beverage for health issues and wrongful deaths.

Fairfield man pleads guilty to using stolen credit to buy Dodge Hellcat

A Fairfield man has pleaded guilty to federal bank fraud and identity theft charges, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.     

Oakland McDonald's employees strike over rat infestation

Employees at an Oakland McDonald's went on strike Thursday over a rat infestation, according to the California Fast Food Workers Union. 

Planters nuts recalled after discovery of potentially fatal contamination

Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Sales, LLC issued a recall for two Planters products produced at one of its facilities and distributed to five states in the southeast portion of the U.S., because they could cause fatal infections.

Tourism in California reaches new heights in spending

The tourist economy in California last year set a new record with $150.4 billion in spending, according to travel officials.