Why California's 'sell by' label ban could spread nationwide
California has become the first state to standardize food date labels, banning terms like "sell by" on most consumer-facing food packaging in an effort to reduce food waste.
California has become the first state to standardize food date labels, banning terms like "sell by" on most consumer-facing food packaging in an effort to reduce food waste.
SPARK Social SF cancels World Cup watch parties, hours after shootings
SPARK Social SF on Wednesday abruptly announced the cancellation of all World Cup watch parties for the remainder of the matches in the "interest of protecting" the safety of their guests, staff, vendors and community.
SPARK Social SF on Wednesday abruptly announced the cancellation of all World Cup watch parties for the remainder of the matches in the "interest of protecting" the safety of their guests, staff, vendors and community.
16 children rescued from Ohio home: 'Livestock kept in better conditions'
Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years.
Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years.
Vigil one year after 7 killed in fireworks explosion in Yolo County
A year after a devastating explosion at a fireworks storage facility in Yolo County killed seven workers, family members gathered on Wednesday evening for an emotional vigil in Esparto to remember their loved ones.
A year after a devastating explosion at a fireworks storage facility in Yolo County killed seven workers, family members gathered on Wednesday evening for an emotional vigil in Esparto to remember their loved ones.
Marin County Fair opens with nightly fireworks, World Cup screening
The Marin County Fair opened Wednesday for a five-day run, featuring a large screen for attendees to watch World Cup soccer day or night. Fire officials and law enforcement are emphasizing the safety of professional displays over consumer fireworks, which are facing increasing restrictions across the state due to wildfire dangers.
The Marin County Fair opened Wednesday for a five-day run, featuring a large screen for attendees to watch World Cup soccer day or night. Fire officials and law enforcement are emphasizing the safety of professional displays over consumer fireworks, which are facing increasing restrictions across the state due to wildfire dangers.
SF political candidate pushes back against groping allegations as he loses endorsements
Manny Yekutiel, political candidate for supervisor of San Francisco's District 8, is pushing back against allegations of sexual assault as he loses some major endorsements.
Manny Yekutiel, political candidate for supervisor of San Francisco's District 8, is pushing back against allegations of sexual assault as he loses some major endorsements.
SF DA files felony charges in Pride weekend shooting, stabbing, & vandalism incidents
San Francisco's 2026 Pride celebrations were mostly peaceful, but on Wednesday, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced criminal charges in several violent incidents that happened over the weekend.
San Francisco's 2026 Pride celebrations were mostly peaceful, but on Wednesday, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced criminal charges in several violent incidents that happened over the weekend.
Transgender athletes still protectd in California, Supreme Court rules
California can continue its long-held policy of allowing transgender student athletes to play on girls' and women's sports teams, under a U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued Tuesday.
California can continue its long-held policy of allowing transgender student athletes to play on girls' and women's sports teams, under a U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued Tuesday.
Bus driver in fatal Virginia I-95 crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter.
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter.
California designates May 17 as Bruce Lee Day
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Tuesday designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day in California, honoring the San Francisco-born martial arts legend and cultural icon.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Tuesday designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day in California, honoring the San Francisco-born martial arts legend and cultural icon.
Firefighters save newborn after emergency birth in flood control tunnel
Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.
Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.
World Cup fans go all out ahead of USMNT match at Levi's Stadium
Soccer fans went all out Wednesday ahead of the World Cup match between the US Men's National Team and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
Soccer fans went all out Wednesday ahead of the World Cup match between the US Men's National Team and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
Justice department orders prosecutors to focus on ‘birth tourism’ cases
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.
Massive World Cup party in San Jose gets chaotic with Mexico win
Video footage from the scene captured San Jose police officers tackling individuals to the ground, deploying pepper spray on crowd members, and arresting a handful of people who refused to clear the streets.
Video footage from the scene captured San Jose police officers tackling individuals to the ground, deploying pepper spray on crowd members, and arresting a handful of people who refused to clear the streets.
Grocery giant buyout: Kroger agrees to buy family-owned Giant Eagle for $1.25B cash
The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
3 suspects take plea deals in Oakland chop shop case
Authorities are also still searching for Justin Wayne Lee, 29, and Esmeraldo Vivero, 34, who Oakland police believe may have been killed as a result of a dispute among car-theft suspects
Authorities are also still searching for Justin Wayne Lee, 29, and Esmeraldo Vivero, 34, who Oakland police believe may have been killed as a result of a dispute among car-theft suspects
Missing Hayward baby found safe, mother in custody
A missing 3-month-old boy out of Hayward was found safe Wednesday afternoon, and his mother is in custody following an Amber Alert, authorities said.
A missing 3-month-old boy out of Hayward was found safe Wednesday afternoon, and his mother is in custody following an Amber Alert, authorities said.
FIFA fans line up for mascot bracelets in San Jose
What in the world are these World Cup soccer fans waiting in line for?
What in the world are these World Cup soccer fans waiting in line for?
Santa Clara hosting free World Cup watch parties
Santa Clara is turning the city into a global fan zone, kicking off a series of free watch parties as the world’s biggest soccer tournament arrives in the Bay Area. Janine De la Vega, Director of Communications, for the City of Santa Clara, gives insight.
Santa Clara is turning the city into a global fan zone, kicking off a series of free watch parties as the world’s biggest soccer tournament arrives in the Bay Area. Janine De la Vega, Director of Communications, for the City of Santa Clara, gives insight.
Federal judges block new loan forgiveness restrictions
Two federal judges have blocked new restrictions on the public service loan forgiveness program. saying the changes could unlawfully deny debt relief to thousands of public service workers. The new rules were supposed to go into effect starting July, 1.
Two federal judges have blocked new restrictions on the public service loan forgiveness program. saying the changes could unlawfully deny debt relief to thousands of public service workers. The new rules were supposed to go into effect starting July, 1.