These Bay Area Chinese restaurants made Yelp's top 100 list in 2024
Yelp recently released its Top 100 Chinese Restaurants 2024 review, and four Bay Area spots were listed among the best in America.
New California program will offer $2,000 toward the purchase of an e-bike
Next week, California will launch a new statewide incentive program offering up to $2,000 toward the purchase of a new electric bike for income-eligible residents.
Californians need more than $2M in savings to retire comfortably: study
California was only behind Hawaii when it came to the amount needed for 20 years of comfortable retirement.
Holiday shipping deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS dates for on-time delivery
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, major mail carriers are reminding customers of key shipping deadlines to ensure packages arrive by Christmas.
Controversial plan to shorten 'iconic' East Bay reservoir tower to move forward
A contentious plan to dramatically shorten the height of a nearly century-year-old landmark tower at a popular East Bay reservoir, for earthquake safety, is set to move forward, despite opposition from community members.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA coming to the Bay Area, 2025 tour dates announced
Kendrick Lamar and SZA are coming to the Bay Area as part of a collaboration tour announced on Tuesday.
Taco Bell unveils drive-thru photo booth experience — Here's where you can find it
Taco Bell is introducing a unique drive-thru photo booth experience called the Live Más Drive-Thru Cams at select locations across the U.S.
A comprehensive list of Black Friday store hours in the Bay Area
For many Americans, the sport of nabbing deals on Black Friday on the day after Thanksgiving, is as much of a tradition as the turkey, mashed potatoes, and pies.
Holiday traffic: What to know before you hit the roads for Thanksgiving
A record 71.7 million Americans are expected to drive 50 miles or more to their Thanksgiving destinations. Experts are offering tips on how to avoid the most congested roads including what Bay Area freeway will be the most packed and when.
Restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2024
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Thanksgiving.
18-year-old Santa Clara University student killed near campus identified
A community is mourning, following the death of a Santa Clara University student killed on his way to class on Thursday.
California teen makes history as youngest to pass state bar exam, breaking her brother's record
A California 17-year-old has made history by becoming the youngest person to pass the challenging state bar exam, breaking the previous record that happened to be set by her brother, district attorney officials said.
Bay Area Grammy-nominated band holds open call for new drummer
Have you ever dreamed of being in a rock band? If you're a drummer, you may have a shot at joining the Bay Area-born Grammy-nominated band Primus.
America's top 100 restaurants for 2024, according to OpenTable
Chicago and Austin were the two U.S. cities that had the most of the top 100 restaurants.
California single mom passes state bar on first try, her emotional reaction video goes viral
A California single mom of two recently received the joyous news that she passed the state bar exam on her first try, and she celebrated the momentous occasion with her young children, as they let out uncontrollable tears, ecstatic cries of happiness and relief, and embraced one another tightly.
Car plummets from parking area into mall, killing 1
A tragic accident occurred at a Guatemala City mall when a car plummeted several floors from a parking area, killing a 22-year-old kiosk worker.
East Bay restaurant named among America's best new eateries
An East Bay restaurant has been named among America’s best new eateries, recognized for its unique fusion of Indonesian cooking and Texas-style halal barbecue.
Approved residential high-rise would change San Francisco skyline
A recently approved residential high-rise project would change the San Francisco skyline, as the development would go up as one of the tallest skyscrapers in the city.
'Rare' renovated San Francisco firehouse hits the market for $8M
A piece of San Francisco history has hit the real estate market: a rare renovated firehouse that dates back to the early 1900s.
101-year-old Bay Area veteran is a TikTok star, giving a new generation perspective on history
At age 101, Martinez resident Jake Larson has lived many lives. The World War II veteran has become a viral TikTok sensation, telling his stories to a new generation.