Starbucks' latest strategic pivot involves less tech, more baristas

Starbucks plans to hire more baristas at thousands of stores starting in May as the coffee chain looks to improve customer service.

• May 1, 2025

UC Davis now home to first coffee research center at a university in the country

You've heard of college students drinking coffee to study, but what about college students studying coffee? Coffee research has thrived in Davis since 2016 through graduate programs on the university's campus.

• May 24, 2024

Buzzing downtown Stockton coffee shop The Well provides free vocational training

There's a place in downtown Stockton buzzing with excitement. It's called The Well and it first opened its doors two years ago.

• Feb 16, 2024

Starbucks rolls out reusable cup option in move to cut waste

Starbucks will now allow its baristas to serve beverages in cups provided by customers at drive-thrus in the U.S. and Canada.

• Jan 3, 2024

Starbucks explores replacing its iconic cup with sustainable alternatives

In the name of the environment and sustainability, the Starbucks disposable cup may be on its way to extinction.

• Sep 16, 2023

Starbucks accidentally sent out 'your order is ready' alerts to app users

Did you get an alert Wednesday afternoon from Starbucks, but didn't place an order? You're not alone.

• Jul 19, 2023

Coffee isn't just good for our bodies, but also our brains

Caffeine helps us be more alert, but coffee does something else that caffeine alone cannot.

• Jul 13, 2023

3 ways to beat the afternoon slump without caffeine

You may want to reconsider reaching for caffeine as an afternoon pick-me-up. An expert explains why — and offers some healthy alternatives.

• Jul 6, 2023

As vinyl sales soar, business is booming for one Sacramento record café

Pressed Coffee & Records is the place people go for a mocha and a side of music. It's the business model that has kept the shop open for more than two years now. For the owner, the timing couldn't be better.

• Jun 22, 2023

Starbucks introducing nugget ice to some stores

The coffee giant has been receiving positive feedback from customers on the ice form that would replace Starbucks' current ice cubes.

• May 20, 2023

Coffee drinkers get more steps but also less sleep, study finds

Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages worldwide, but the pendulum has swung back and forth about its benefits and drawbacks.

• Mar 27, 2023

Is the new Starbucks olive oil coffee drink healthy?

Starbucks is introducing a new olive oil infused line of coffee drinks called Oleato. We asked nutrition experts for their thoughts.

• Feb 23, 2023

Where to get deals on National Coffee Day

Thursday is National Coffee Day and some national chains and local shops are offering deals to celebrate the day.

• Sep 29, 2022

Could daily coffee help you live longer? New study suggests health benefits

Now there's scientific proof: coffee may be as good for your heart as it is for your soul.

• Sep 27, 2022