Food Editor 

Lauren Saria

While Safeway and Whole Foods close locations, chains like Bi-Rite and Luke's Local find success with shoppers who don't sweat prices.

From reiki therapy to lessons in flyball, the Bay Area is bursting with luxe services that cater to dog owners for whom price is no object. 


Readers had a lot to say in response to our recent story about tipping conventions. We did our best to answer the most common questions. 

A week after the Seahawks’ defensive line dominated the trenches, the 49ers’ offensive line bounced back to keep the pocket clean for Mac Jones.

Medics are increasingly responding to overdose calls in neighborhoods that had been relatively unscathed in the past.