Amazon Carbon Monoxide Alarm Pulled After Families Land In ER
Consumer Reports linked a Hembisen KH‑158 CO detector sold online to multiple hospitalizations and urged regulators and retailers to act. Shoppers should check alarms for UL or ETL marks.
Seattle Showdown: Costco’s $4.99 Rotisserie Chicken Faces Salmonella Suit
A Seattle federal suit says Costco's $4.99 rotisserie chicken is tied to repeated USDA Salmonella failures at a Nebraska plant; Costco disputes the claims and has asked a judge to toss the case.
Sebastopol’s Barlow Heats Up With Bigger Shops, New Bites, Weekend Crowds
The Barlow in Sebastopol is adding new shops and eateries this spring — from an enlarged Rust Boutique to a Wild Poppy location with on-site tofu production. Permits and events are lining up to bring more visitors this summer.
Bay Area EV Underdog Lucid Grabs Billion-Dollar Lifeline And New Boss
Lucid named Silvio Napoli as CEO and secured roughly $750M from the PIF and Uber while pricing a $300M offering as it pushes midsize models and robotaxis. The company reaffirmed 2026 production guidance but flagged heavy losses.












