Dates On Food: What Do They Actually Mean?An advocacy group says those dates are confusing and many consumers are tossing out good food and money because of it.
California Becomes 1st State To Ban Single-Use Plastic BagsGov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday signed the nation's first statewide ban on single-use plastic bags at grocery and convenience stores, driven to action by pollution in streets and waterways.
How To Save Money On A Trip To EuropeWith a little bit of planning, a trip to Europe can be surprisingly affordable.
Bay Area Teen Takes Innovative Approach To Helping The HungryWaste No Food connects restaurants that have excess food with charities that need it, all to help the hungry.
San Jose Program Seen As Model In Protecting Latino Grocery WorkersThe program would train workers on how to protect themselves while on the job.
San Jose Proposal Would Limit Which Stores Can Sell AlcoholThe plan would put a limit on whether new stores or markets can get a liquor license.
Safeway To Open 6 New Bay Area StoresThe national grocery chain Safeway Inc. said an upcoming expansion in the western United States will focus primarily on the Bay Area, with six sites already selected.
Marin County Poised To Approve Plastic Bag BanMarin County was poised to become the next Bay Area jurisdiction to ban plastic bags. The proposed ordinance would also impose a service charge on the use of each paper bag.