Owners of three Bay Area restaurants charged with tax evasion, labor law violations
Three people have been arraigned in connection to tax evasion and labor law violations at Japanese restaurants in San Jose, Concord and Daly City that they owned and operated.
Store mask policies: Publix, Costco, Walmart, Starbucks say masks optional for vaccinated customers
Publix, Costco, Trader Joe’s and Walmart have dropped their mask policies for fully vaccinated shoppers, while many other major retailers still say they will continue to require them for now after the CDC relaxed its mask guidance.
Retired Black NFL players say brain-injury payouts discriminate
Thousands of retired Black professional football players are demanding an end to the controversial use of “race-norming” to determine which players are eligible for claim payouts in the NFL’s $1 billion brain injury settlement.
Today's mortgage refinance rates stick around historic lows | May 14, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for May 14, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates move lower | May 14, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for May 14, 2021, which are trending down from yesterday. (iStock)
5 surefire ways to get out of debt in 2021
If you want to aggressively tackle your debt, you'll need strategies that move the needle.
Making home improvements? How to make sure you stay covered by insurance
Home improvements can increase your home's value, but it's important to have the right insurance coverage.
Port of Oakland reports record-setting import volume as U.S. economy rebounds from pandemic
The Port of Oakland handled the equivalent of 100,096 20-foot containers in April, up 25 percent from a year ago. It's the largest monthly amount of imports in the port's 94-year history.
McDonald’s raising US workers’ pay in 650 company-owned stores
McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.
Amazon seeks to hire 75,000 workers; offers $100 to vaccinated hires
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.
What to consider if you’re buying a fixer-upper
Thinking about buying a fixer-upper? Here’s what you need to consider before signing on the dotted line.
Today's mortgage rates: Average bounces down after yesterday’s spike | May 13, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for May 13, 2021, which are trending down from yesterday.
San Jose Flea Market vendors fearful about their future
The San Jose Planning Commission is set to vote on new plans for an urban village around the Berryessa BART station. It could impact the historic San Jose Flea Market. Long-time vendors are concerned about their livelihoods.
DarkSide hack of Colonial Pipeline exposes corporate vulnerabilities
The disruption of the Colonial Pipeline, a major source of fuel on the East Coast, allegedly by Russian hacking group DarkSide exposes the threat of an online attack to infrastructure and businesses. KTVU's Tom Vacar reports what security experts say about the cyber sabotage.
Small restaurant jobs not protected under California's "Right to Recall" law
Labor organizers tell KTVU that many restaurant workers are not being called back in order of seniority, or sometimes at all, despite a new law protecting other similar jobs.
What you need to know about putting a teen driver on your car insurance
Wondering whether to add your teen to your car insurance policy? Let this guide help you decide.
Is it wise to pay off student loan debt with my tax refund?
Your tax refund can be used to pay down debt, including your student loans.
Why you should keep paying your federal student loans despite COVID-19 relief
Getting out of debt faster has advantages.
Free credit reports have been extended; here’s why it’s important to check yours regularly
Checking your credit could save you from identity theft.
Chipotle raises average wage to $15 per hour, provides path to six-figure salaried positions
Chiptole is raising the average wage to $15 an hour in an effort to hire more workers as the restaurant industry struggles to find its footing amid a labor shortage induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.