Several helping hands attended the sew-a-thon in York to help make "comfort bags" for children entering foster care.

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You won’t be hearing that common question at California grocery stores any more starting Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. That’s when a new statewide ban on plastic bags goes into effect. Senate Bill 1053, ...

A popular grocery store in Texas delighted customers with free items after its system experienced a glitch. Dozens of shoppers at the H-E-B in Burleson, about 45 miles southwest of Dallas, received ...

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California is intensifying its efforts to curb plastic pollution by banning all plastic grocery bags, including thicker “reusable” versions, at checkout counters starting January 1, 2026. Shoppers in ...

In a country where luxury usually screams in gold hardware and designer logos, it’s almost hilarious that our newest status symbol doesn’t come with a price tag in the thousands. Nope. It’s the humble ...

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — A change in weather is forecasted to bring rain, potentially heavy at times, to San Diego County on Thursday night and Friday. The County and Cal Fire are providing free ...

Family Returning Home From Shopping Trip Unpacking Plastic Free Grocery Bags A grocery support program helped Black adults lower their blood pressure in a food desert Black people had lower overall ...

WASHINGTON — "Honey, I shrunk the Trader Joe's tote bag." Cult favorite grocery chain Trader Joe's is launching its newest tote bag, the canvas micro tote, in stores nationwide this week. A Trader Joe ...