Nearly 80% of Americans now consider fast food a 'luxury' due to high prices

Nearly 80% of Americans now consider fast food a 'luxury' due to high prices

A recent LendingTree survey found that 78% of Americans now consider fast food a "luxury" purchase due to high prices, with 62% eating it less frequently and nearly half finding it as expensive as sit-down restaurant meals.

A recent LendingTree survey found that 78% of Americans now consider fast food a "luxury" purchase due to high prices, with 62% eating it less frequently and nearly half finding it as expensive as sit-down restaurant meals.

1 arrested in Oakland Skyline High graduation shooting after fight

1 arrested in Oakland Skyline High graduation shooting after fight

Oakland police on Friday arrested one person following a fight and a shooting after Skyline High School's graduation, where three people were injured.

Oakland police on Friday arrested one person following a fight and a shooting after Skyline High School's graduation, where three people were injured.

'Grumpy' baby photoshoot goes viral: 'He is NOT having it'

'Grumpy' baby photoshoot goes viral: 'He is NOT having it'

This "grumpy" baby gave some priceless expressions in a recently-shared newborn photoshoot taken in Cincinnati, Ohio.

This "grumpy" baby gave some priceless expressions in a recently-shared newborn photoshoot taken in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Tahoe ski season closes Memorial Day weekend

Tahoe ski season closes Memorial Day weekend

With spring well underway, Tahoe skiers and snowboarders this Memorial Day weekend have a chance to hit the slopes for the last time this season.

With spring well underway, Tahoe skiers and snowboarders this Memorial Day weekend have a chance to hit the slopes for the last time this season.

California median home price hit record high

California median home price hit record high

The median home price hit an all-time high in California, with the Bay Area showing the biggest price jump across the state, according to new figures. 

The median home price hit an all-time high in California, with the Bay Area showing the biggest price jump across the state, according to new figures. 

Competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi retires, shares health concerns

Competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi retires, shares health concerns

Takeru Kobayashi’s 20-year competitive eating career, which includes six Nathan's Hot Dog Eating championships, has come to an end as he deals with body damage concerns.

Takeru Kobayashi’s 20-year competitive eating career, which includes six Nathan's Hot Dog Eating championships, has come to an end as he deals with body damage concerns.

Glamor Beauty Supply in Oakland set to close after nearly 40 years

Glamor Beauty Supply in Oakland set to close after nearly 40 years

Glamor Beauty Supply in Oakland, one of the East Bay's oldest shops of its kind, is closing just as soon as all the shampoo, color and hair products are gone.

Glamor Beauty Supply in Oakland, one of the East Bay's oldest shops of its kind, is closing just as soon as all the shampoo, color and hair products are gone.

Target cutting prices on ‘thousands’ of basics amid inflation

Target cutting prices on ‘thousands’ of basics amid inflation

Target is one of many corporations adjusting prices or creating promotions to lure in budget-strapped customers looking for a deal.

Target is one of many corporations adjusting prices or creating promotions to lure in budget-strapped customers looking for a deal.

Santa Cruz Boardwalk's Giant Dipper roller coaster turns 100

Santa Cruz Boardwalk's Giant Dipper roller coaster turns 100

The iconic Giant Dipper roller coaster turns 100 years old on Friday and to celebrate this milestone, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is promoting a "century of thrills." 

The iconic Giant Dipper roller coaster turns 100 years old on Friday and to celebrate this milestone, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is promoting a "century of thrills." 

San Jose police seek suspect in sexual assault of minor

San Jose police seek suspect in sexual assault of minor

San José police were asking the public for its help in locating a man suspected of sexually assaulting a minor who was walking home from school.

San José police were asking the public for its help in locating a man suspected of sexually assaulting a minor who was walking home from school.

Market Hall Foods in Berkeley to close its doors

Market Hall Foods in Berkeley to close its doors

It will be the end of an era later this month when an East Bay favorite, Market Hall Foods, closes its Berkeley location.

It will be the end of an era later this month when an East Bay favorite, Market Hall Foods, closes its Berkeley location.

Former ranger Betty Reid Soskin, 102, honored with honorary doctorate

Former ranger Betty Reid Soskin, 102, honored with honorary doctorate

At 102, beloved former park ranger and Bay Area icon Betty Reid Soskin received an honorary degree at a graduation ceremony at Cal State East Bay in Hayward.

At 102, beloved former park ranger and Bay Area icon Betty Reid Soskin received an honorary degree at a graduation ceremony at Cal State East Bay in Hayward.

Reese Witherspoon announces 'Legally Blonde' prequel series

Reese Witherspoon announces 'Legally Blonde' prequel series

Reese Witherspoon, the original Elle Woods, is set to bring back everyone's favorite pink-loving diva in a new prequel series titled "Elle."

Reese Witherspoon, the original Elle Woods, is set to bring back everyone's favorite pink-loving diva in a new prequel series titled "Elle."

Red Lobster in Rohnert Park auctions off entire restaurant

Red Lobster in Rohnert Park auctions off entire restaurant

Ovens, refrigerators, tables and even a lobster tank-- they're all being sold in bulk in an auction this week prompted by the abrupt closure of the Red Lobster in Rohnert Park and other U.S. locations. Latest check shows a bid of $900.

Ovens, refrigerators, tables and even a lobster tank-- they're all being sold in bulk in an auction this week prompted by the abrupt closure of the Red Lobster in Rohnert Park and other U.S. locations. Latest check shows a bid of $900.

FBI, DHS warn of increased terrorist threat to LGBTQIA+ events ahead of Pride Month

FBI, DHS warn of increased terrorist threat to LGBTQIA+ events ahead of Pride Month

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are warning Americans about the threat of foreign terrorist organizations targeting LGBTQIA+-related events and venues as Pride Month kicks off in June.

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are warning Americans about the threat of foreign terrorist organizations targeting LGBTQIA+-related events and venues as Pride Month kicks off in June.

California gas prices could spike 50 cents under climate offset idea

California gas prices could spike 50 cents under climate offset idea

California’s already high gas prices could see an additional spike of almost 50 cents a gallon tucked inside a little-known draft report aimed at meeting the state’s aggressive emission reduction goal.

California’s already high gas prices could see an additional spike of almost 50 cents a gallon tucked inside a little-known draft report aimed at meeting the state’s aggressive emission reduction goal.