We’re not normally wild about pure-white outdoor gear (when you’re sleeping in dirt, things get dirty). But we’ll make an exception for the Mountain Hardwear Lamina Eco AF 15F sleeping bag, which ...

Legislation authored by state Sen. Catherine Blakespear that bans the sale of thick, reusable plastic bags at grocery checkouts will take effect on Jan. 1. The Encinitas Democrat’s legislation, passed ...

“Featuring a clean-lined silhouette and our Signature logo-print canvas, the Jet Set crossbody bag is an instant classic. Gold-tone hardware speaks to a luxe sensibility, while a spacious interior ...

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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, ...

At the Target store on Riverside Boulevard on Friday, stacks of plastic bags sat prominently at checkout counters — the only visible option available for shoppers at both self-checkout kiosks and ...

If you’ve seen a chaotic scene on TikTok lately with people clamoring for brightly colored handbags, chances are good that it was for Pierre Laborde. By Sandra E. Garcia Visuals by Natalie Keyssar On ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Hundreds of new laws are taking effect in California in the new year. Here is a partial list. Plastic bags are on the way out in California. The state is expanding its ban on ...

Bring your geraniums inside about three weeks before the first frost. Repot your geraniums in fresh soil with at least 50 percent cactus mix before bringing them indoors. Keep geraniums in a warm, ...

GZ PrintPak, a global packaging company, is expanding its Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, facility. The company will invest $7.1 million to produce boxes and offer co-packing services, creating 40 new jobs ...