Starbucks workers begin strikes in 3 cities, could spread nationwide
The strikes were scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle, and could spread to hundreds of stores across the country by Christmas Eve.
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The strikes were scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle, and could spread to hundreds of stores across the country by Christmas Eve.
A CBS News investigation found that Starbucks, which is one of the biggest users of single-use plastic cups, is struggling to get its plastic cups recycled. CBS News and CBS 13 wanted to find out where the plastic cold cups go by tracking them with AirTags.
Here's what is open and closed on Labor Day 2024, from retailers such as Costco to pharmacies including CVS and Walgreens.
The bestselling beverage is hitting Starbucks' stores two days earlier than it did in 2023. Here's why.
Starbucks, once one of America's most cherished brands, is in a rut. Even long-time former CEO Howard Schultz is worried.
Starbucks unveiled the new cups ahead of Earth Day and as a new report warns plastic production emissions are even greater than those from aviation.
McDonald's says it's acquiring Alonyal, which owns 225 McDonald's restaurants in Israel that have been hit by calls for a boycott over the war with Hamas in Gaza.
Starting April 1, the minimum wage for most fast-food workers in California will jump to $20 an hour — the highest in the U.S.
The mugs, sold in 2023 holiday Starbucks-branded gift sets, were available at Target, Walmart and the military retailer Nexcom.
Three California residents are suing the coffee giant over a surcharge they say discriminates against people with lactose intolerance.
Shoppers waited in line outside of Target stores for hours to try and nab a highly-coveted pink Stanley cup. So, what's the reason behind the craze?
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said "misinformation" is fueling public criticism over the fast-food chain's stance on the war.
Starbucks will now allow its baristas to serve beverages in cups provided by customers at drive-thrus in the U.S. and Canada.
Need a last minute ingredient or gift on Christmas Day? Here's what restaurants, grocery stores and fast-food chains will be open.
How do CosMc's, Starbucks and Dunkin' drinks stack up in calories and sugar? We looked at the nutritional breakdown of 5 similar beverages across the companies to see how they compare.
Work stoppages to come on same day as yearly promotion and impact hundreds of locations, the coffee chain's union says.
The coffee chain said it is increasing eligible employees' pay, with longer-tenured workers in line for bigger raises.
As unionized Starbucks workers push for a contract, labor watchdog says the coffee chain has repeatedly broken the law.
Customers at a Starbucks in Stockton had a scare Saturday morning as bullets flew into the business.
The dispute has resulted in calls to boycott the strongly anti-union coffee giant and the antisemitic vandalism of at least one store.
In the name of the environment and sustainability, the Starbucks disposable cup may be on its way to extinction.
The former regional manager who was already awarded $25.6 million in June, will get extra dollars for back pay and front pay.
Did you get an alert Wednesday afternoon from Starbucks, but didn't place an order? You're not alone.
Meta this week announced that it was mandating that all workers return to the office for three days a week starting in September.
The coffee giant has been receiving positive feedback from customers on the ice form that would replace Starbucks' current ice cubes.
LeBron James had 32 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 103-99 to sweep a two-game set.
Sacramento State announced it hired UNLV's offensive coordinator Brennan Marion as the school's next head coach.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Old Town Pizza hopes to complete the renovations and be open by this time next year.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
A homicide investigation is underway after the death of a young child near Antelope on Friday morning.
A 14-year-old boy involved in a crash that killed his mother, father and sister in Turlock on Sunday has died, according to the family.
Officers are investigating after a freeway shooting in Sacramento on Friday morning.
LeBron James had 32 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 103-99 to sweep a two-game set.
For the first time ever, the X Games will call Sacramento home and will be held in the city from 2025 through 2027, officials announced Thursday.
Sacramento police say of the city's 6,000-plus meters, more than 1,300 have been damaged in the past three months.
A number of prominent Sacramentans have called the place home.
One family from South America is making Sacramento their new home thanks to United Way's literacy tutoring program.
A husband and wife were left in critical condition following a house fire in Sacramento, officials said Tuesday.
A new program at UC Merced is preparing students for a career in cannabis, one of the fastest-growing industries in California.
Two California members of the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang were sentenced to consecutive life terms in prison for murder, racketeering and other crimes committed while incarcerated in a Sacramento-area prison.
An 8-month-old girl died and three adults were injured in a crash in California's Central Valley on Tuesday night, the California Highway Patrol said.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted California its request to enforce vehicle emissions standards stricter than federal rules, including the state's ban on sales of new gasoline-powered cars.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
LeBron James had 32 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 103-99 to sweep a two-game set.
Sacramento State announced it hired UNLV's offensive coordinator Brennan Marion as the school's next head coach.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Third baseman Gio Urshela has reached an agreement on a one-year contract with the Athletics ahead of the team's first season in West Sacramento, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations.
LeBron James had 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists while breaking the NBA record for regular-season minutes, helping the Los Angeles beat the Sacramento Kings 113-100 on Thursday night.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
California regulators approved two more rate hike requests by Pacific Gas and Electric Thursday night, making it six this year.
Sutter County has put a temporary ban on the cultivation of hemp. This comes after the county says it lost more than $400,000 to the program and received resident complaints about the odor.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
A Lodi animal rescue and adoption agency said someone hijacked their Facebook page and is using it to rip people off. They reached out to the Call Kurtis team to look into it.
A Folsom viewer said a credit reporting agency is refusing to remove a debt that isn't hers. She reached out to the Call Kurtis team for help.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let alone how many went to jail, received treatment, or re-offended.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
The CHP captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout confirmed.
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The family contacted CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team to look into the matter.
The fire prompted a massive response from crews across the state, including five strike teams out of Auburn in Placer County.
The goal is to attract more women to the profession.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
As wildfires rage across California, new research reveals an alarming impact on one of the region's most vital industries: agriculture.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Photojournalist Dave McCain was there for the celebration.
Old Town Pizza hopes to complete the renovations and be open by this time next year.
Sacramento County officials are taking precautionary measures Friday after discovering a levee is starting to erode.
A Sacramento viewer says she was promised cheaper natural gas, but when it became more expensive, it was time to call Kurtis.
California public health officials confirmed two additional bird flu cases during a press conference Friday.