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Bay Area Shoppers Come Out For Black Friday Bargains
Thousands of shoppers crowded into malls and businesses throughout the Bay Area Friday in search of Black Friday bargains.
Best Union Square Black Friday Deals
SAN FRANCISCO (SF.Funcheap.com) - In Union Square, take advantage of the high-end version of Black Friday, where over 30 downtown stores provide nibbles and holiday drinks, extend their hours and offer deep discounts on Friday, November […]
Best Ways To Save During The Holiday Sales Rush
The race is on to be first in line for this year’s best deals on holiday gifts: Black Friday is almost here. Every year, the stores open earlier in the wee hours of the morning, some even open at midnight after Thanksgiving Day, while other stores start the Black Friday sales on Turkey Day itself. If you’re going to get up that early (on a day off, no less), it is important to be prepared.
Navigate Tricky Gift Return Policies After The Holidays
The holiday season has arrived and with it the efforts to find the perfect gifts for loved ones. As the hunt for gifts gets going, so does the dread of returning the thoughtful presents that are just not the right fit. Follow these tips to get through the season of returns.
ConsumerWatch: Which Produce Items Are Worth Buying Organic?
A lot of us spend our shopping time wondering whether it’s worth spending extra money for organically grown fruits and vegetables. An environmental group is offering advice with a list of products that contin the most and least chemicals.
Huge Crowd Turns For Job Fair At New Livermore Outlet Mall
Hundreds turned out for a chance to land a new jobs at a soon-to-open outlet mall set to open in Livermore this fall.
TechWatch: Walmart Testings Scan As-You-Go Checkout Program
Walmart is testing the next innovation in self-checkout. It’s an iPhone app called Scan & Go. You scan and items as you put them in your cart while walking the aisle, then head to the self-checkout aisle where your list is already waiting to be paid for, meaning you are able to avoid both a checker and the scanning process at the bottleneck that is the checkout area.
ConsumerWatch: Sites Offer Streamlined Car Selling, Buying Process
Rather then spending a lot of time checking out dealerships, Brad Jones paid $500 to join Cartelligent. It’s an online service that doubles as a personal shopper.
Matt Nathanson On Hearing His Music
It’s been over a decade since Bay Area-resident, Matt Nathanson first heard his single “Car Crash” on the radio but that hasn’t lessened his excitement to hear his songs being played…
Father’s Day Gift Guide For All Budgets
Father’s Day is fast approaching. But don’t fret; CBS Local did the browsing for you. Find dad-friendly gifts for any budget.


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