Janie Har

Associated Press

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September 1, 2025

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Detectable Plastics, Rubber a 'Game-Changer' in Contamination Prevention

September 17, 2025

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 10, 2014, about a House proposal that would deny Americans the right to know about the genetically engineered ingredients in their food during a news conference.

Jerry Quits Ben & Jerry's, Saying Its Independence on Social Issues Has Been Stifled

September 17, 2025

Boutique Pretzel Maker Stays Relevant By Focusing on Ingredients, Quality Despite Rising Costs

September 17, 2025

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Delivering knowledgeable, reliable, and trusted design and engineering solutions for over 75 years.

September 1, 2025

World Central Kitchen Chef Corp member Daniel Shemtob talks with an Eaton Fire first responder as he serves burritos from his food truck, The Lime Truck, at the Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 15, 2025.

A Chef Lost His Dream Home in the Palisades Fire, but Keeps His Spirits Up By Feeding Others

Thousands of people have gotten meals from his trucks since the fires began.

January 22, 2025

Aerial photo of farmland in Solano County, Calif., Aug. 30, 2023.

After Stealthily Snapping Up Farmland, Silicon Valley Billionaires Seek Approval for New City

The proposal would construct least 20,000 homes in a rural area between Sacramento and the Bay Area.

January 22, 2024

A banner asking for support hangs outside the Sam's Cable Car Lounge near Union Square, San Francisco, June 21, 2023.

Diversify or Die: A Wake-Up Call for Cities' Downtowns

Pre-pandemic ambience and foot traffic have not returned.

July 17, 2023

People in line outside Anchor Public Taps in San Francisco, July 13, 2023.

San Franciscans Mourn Closure of Anchor Brewing

Anchor Public Taps will remain open to sell what inventory remains, including its popular Christmas Ale.

July 14, 2023

A worker puts bags of sweet potatoes in a container in the warehouse of the Alameda County Community Food Bank in Oakland, CA on Nov. 5, 2021.

Food Banks Struggling to Feed Hungry Amid Surging Prices

The higher costs and limited availability mean some families may get smaller servings or substitutions for certain food staples.

November 10, 2021

In this May 23, 2020 photo, a fire official is shown reflected in a puddle in a warehouse after a fire broke out before dawn on a pier at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.

Commercial Fishers Sue San Francisco Over Pier 45 Warehouse Fire

Fishers say the port knew but did not stop homeless people from entering and setting camping and cooking fires within the building.

December 17, 2020

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San Francisco Floats Ban on e-Cigs

San Francisco was the first city in the United States to approve an outright ban on the sale of flavored tobacco and flavored vaping liquids.

March 20, 2019

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CA Wine Makers Assess Fire's Damage

At least five wineries belonging to local trade group members have had "complete losses" in facilities, with nine more sustaining damage.

October 11, 2017

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Sanders to Soda Tax Opponents: Don't Use My Name

Sanders said the version of the tax he opposed in Philadelphia was three times higher than those being considered in the Bay Area, and that he has not taken a position on this California ballot item.

October 21, 2016