Petaluma Cattlemens closing after 54 years

The Cattlemens restaurant in Petaluma will serve its last meal on Tuesday, the last day of 2024. The plan is to demolish the building and build a Chickk-Fil-A.

2025 brings handful of new California car laws

With the new year comes new laws in California. Specifically, there are at least four related to cars. 

Oakland donut shop struggles to find eggs amid bird flu shortage

As suppliers navigating the bird flu crisis have cracked down on how many eggs you can buy, small businesses like Donut Savant in Oakland are feeling the bite of higher egg prices.

List: Take these dates off to maximize your vacation time in 2025

Paid time off is an important benefit your employer expects you to use as part of your overall compensation. Here's how to maximize your vacation time.

Forge Pizza closes Jack London location after 12 years

A pizzeria along Jack London Square’s waterfront has closed after more than a decade in business in Oakland.

Traveling to Europe in 2025? What to know about overtourism

Popular European destinations implement new tourist caps and fees for 2025 as cities combat overcrowding. Here's what travelers need to know.

TikTok video inspires Bay Area woman to become surrogate

Leanna Ortega was scrolling on TikTok one night on her phone when she came across a video of a woman who was eight months pregnant talking about her journey.

Man who groped woman on international SFO-bound flight pleads guilty

A man aboard a San Francisco-bound flight from South Korea pleaded guilty to sexual assault of another passenger, federal officials said Monday. 

These Bay Area restaurants are open on Christmas Day

If you're considering a special meal out on the holiday or even grabbing take-out, we've compiled a list of Bay Area eateries open on Christmas Day.

FDA raises Costco egg recall to highest risk level over salmonella fears

The FDA issued the highest level of risk of Category 1 to a recall concerning eggs sold at Costco that could be contaminated with salmonella.

Car rams into Pleasanton Chinese restaurant

A driver crashed into a Chinese restaurant Saturday afternoon in Pleasanton, according to officials. 

Hyatt workers ratify new contract, ending strike 1 day after Marriott deal

Hotel workers who have been on strike for the past three months reached a tentative agreement with Hyatt Hotels Corporation late Friday, the employees' union said in a press release Saturday morning.