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.
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.
The biggest car recalls of 2024: See if yours is on the list
From Ford SUVs to Honda sedans, this year’s biggest auto recalls impacted a collective 8.65 million vehicles. Here’s how to see if yours is on the list.
Man goes overboard from Norwegian Cruise Line ship, sparking 'unsuccessful' search
The frantic search for a Norwegian Cruise Line passenger who went overboard on Thursday has been called off. Here's what to know.
Mom charges family for Christmas dinner and more: 'It's so expensive'
A mother said she's hosting Christmas dinner once again this year – and this time she's charging her family to attend.
Christmas Eve travel off to rough start nationwide
Christmas Eve travel began on the wrong foot after American Airlines experienced an outage that briefly grounded all U.S. flights.
Hyundai EV drivers can get a free NACS adapter for Tesla Superchargers – here’s how
Hyundai is hoping to make charging their electric vehicles as easy as possible by offering a free NACS adapter for use at thousands of Tesla Superchargers.
Car rams into Chinese restaurant in Northern California
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.
Beloved donut shop in Castro Valley closes after nearly 40 years
A beloved, family-run business called Rudy's Donut House in the East Bay closed for good Sunday after nearly 40 years at its location on Castro Valley Boulevard.
Burger chain named as America’s most expensive fast-food restaurant: 'Overpriced'
The cities with the most overpriced restaurants were Oakland and San Jose, California, and Virginia Beach, Virginia, according to the study.
Woman celebrates 106th birthday with Fireball Whisky shot: 'A lot of fun'
An Ohio woman celebrated her 106th birthday with a shot of – what else? – Fireball.
Winter weather delays thousands of flights across US, hundreds in SoCal
From snow in the Northeast, to fog here in SoCal, thousands of flights have been either delayed or canceled, on a weekend where nearly 120 million are expected to travel.
Holiday travel season officially starts; nearly 10M SoCal residents expected to take a trip
Prepare for the traffic...
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2024
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Top ‘unique’ Christmas cookies by state, according to Google
This year, some Americans have opted to try a more unique Christmas cookie recipe as opposed to the classics.
Holiday travel rush kicks into high gear
Drivers and airline passengers without reindeer and sleighs better make a dash for it: it?s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel in the U.S.
Malls aren’t obsolete and Gen Z is helping to prove that
The willingness to go out to shop during the holidays isn’t just in your head, it’s actually a huge draw for many shoppers.
FDA updates definition of ‘healthy’ foods
The new rules will go into effect within two months.
This is the living wage needed for a family of four in California
If you're raising a family of four in 2024, you'll need to make at least six figures in more than half of America to be financially secure, according to a new study.