Bay Area Girl Scouts troop scammed with counterfeit money

A local Girl Scouts troop in the North Bay was scammed after someone purchased Girl Scouts cookies with a counterfeit $100 bill, according to authorities. 

Oakland airport considering name change to include 'San Francisco Bay'

Oakland is appearing to take a page out of Houston's, Chicago's, New York's, and Dallas' books- incorporating a second "San Francisco" airport with a possible name change. 

Woman eating pork rinds accidentally swallows nail

A South American woman found herself in a hospital emergency after inadvertently ingesting a nail that mysteriously found its way into her packet of pork rinds.

EV maker slashes prices as it tries to avoid bankruptcy

California-based electric vehicle startup Fisker slashed the prices of some of its vehicles as it fights to avoid bankruptcy after a potential deal with another automaker fell through. 

Subaru recalling over 118K vehicles for airbag deployment issues

Subaru is recalling more than 118,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to an issue that could prevent the airbags from deploying during a crash, according to a federal safety regulator. 

Burger King giving out free Whoppers to celebrate 2024 solar eclipse — How to get one

Come April 8, as the solar eclipse captivates spectators from Texas to Maine, Burger King will be satisfying hungry crowds with an exclusive deal to mark this cosmic rarity.

Baltimore sells $1 houses in effort to combat vacant home crisis

Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents. 

Eloping under the eclipse: Couples to get hitched during rare solar event

Couples across the country are gearing up to exchange vows under the upcoming total lunar eclipse, with Ohio's Seneca County hosting the "Elope at the Eclipse" event on April 8.

East Oakland students head to East Asia for cultural experience

East Oakland students from Castlemont High’s Pacific Bridge Club boarded a flight from SFO on Tuesday afternoon heading to East Asia for the adventure of a lifetime. For some students, this is their first time on a plane.

FAA issues travel warning ahead of April's total solar eclipse

"Due to the high volume of traffic along the eclipse path, (airport) arrivals can expect lengthy delays during peak traffic periods," the FAA said.

Adoption celebration: Vacaville officer reunites with 3 children he found living in 'horrific' conditions

It was a joyous occasion for a reunion for Vacaville Police Officer Issac Stevens, who attended a special adoption court proceeding for three children he first met three years ago, as they were living in "horrific" conditions.

Trader Joe's raises banana prices for 1st time in over 2 decades

Trader Joe's, known for its affordability, is breaking a long-standing tradition by raising banana prices for the first time in over two decades.