War with Iran sends gas prices up
$5 gas returns to the bay area. Tyler Schipper, associate professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas, gives insight.
$5 gas returns to the bay area. Tyler Schipper, associate professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas, gives insight.
2026 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
Oracle expected to slash thousands of jobs as massive AI spending creates financial cash crisis
Oracle is reportedly planning massive layoffs involving thousands of employees as AI spending creates a cash crunch. Job cuts could affect 18% of the company's total workforce.
Oracle is reportedly planning massive layoffs involving thousands of employees as AI spending creates a cash crunch. Job cuts could affect 18% of the company's total workforce.
Americans tap retirement funds at record rates as mounting financial stress takes toll
A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.
A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.
Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus closing several stores: What to know
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus will close more department stores as part of its bankruptcy restructuring. Here's what we know.
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus will close more department stores as part of its bankruptcy restructuring. Here's what we know.
Vallejo's Noonie’s Place, a legacy soul food restaurant
Tara Beasley-Stansberry and wife Ronda owners of Vallejo’s Noonie’s Place talk food, legacy, and second chances. They're joined by Chef Julius Byrd.
Tara Beasley-Stansberry and wife Ronda owners of Vallejo’s Noonie’s Place talk food, legacy, and second chances. They're joined by Chef Julius Byrd.
Yamaha to move U.S. headquarters from California to Georgia
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. is moving its official headquarters from Cypress, California, to Kennesaw.
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. is moving its official headquarters from Cypress, California, to Kennesaw.
Napa may be becoming more 'down home' as 'local' is trending
The pandemic hit the Bay Area as hard as any other region, with business vacancies found in almost every main street in towns of any size. But a trend in Napa may be one solution for businesses in tourist spots where the low season is the too slow season.
The pandemic hit the Bay Area as hard as any other region, with business vacancies found in almost every main street in towns of any size. But a trend in Napa may be one solution for businesses in tourist spots where the low season is the too slow season.
Morgan Stanley cuts 2,500 jobs despite posting record revenue year across all divisions
Morgan Stanley has cut 3% of its workforce, impacting roughly 2,500 employees across investment banking and wealth management divisions in the company's latest restructuring.
Morgan Stanley has cut 3% of its workforce, impacting roughly 2,500 employees across investment banking and wealth management divisions in the company's latest restructuring.
Target CEO hopes to earn back customer trust, plans to open new stores
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Six Flags to sell 7 of its amusement parks in $331M deal: See the list
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
San Francisco's Barcha restaurant celebrating 10 years
This year, Barcha is celebrating 10 years of bringing bold Mediterranean flavors to the heart of downtown San Francisco. Brigid Huntoon, general manager of Barcha Restaurant San Francisco, and Vernon Morales, executive chef for Kaisen Concepts, talk flavor and legacy.
This year, Barcha is celebrating 10 years of bringing bold Mediterranean flavors to the heart of downtown San Francisco. Brigid Huntoon, general manager of Barcha Restaurant San Francisco, and Vernon Morales, executive chef for Kaisen Concepts, talk flavor and legacy.
California getting $18.4 million in federal funds for World Cup transit
$18.4 million in federal transit funding has been secured for Los Angeles and the Bay Area to support the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
$18.4 million in federal transit funding has been secured for Los Angeles and the Bay Area to support the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
IHOP National Pancake Day 2026: How to get a free short stack today
IHOP is celebrating 21st National Pancake Day on March 3 by offering free pancakes to raise money for Feeding America and food banks nationwide.
IHOP is celebrating 21st National Pancake Day on March 3 by offering free pancakes to raise money for Feeding America and food banks nationwide.
Papa Johns is closing 300 restaurants: What to know
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
Dublin's Cherie's Southern Kitchen, from corporate to crispy
With roots in Louisiana, Cherie grew up perfecting Southern recipes she always dreamed of sharing. In 2023, inspired by her son Bryce’s class business plan, she left her corporate career to open Cherie’s Southern Kitchen in Dublin.
With roots in Louisiana, Cherie grew up perfecting Southern recipes she always dreamed of sharing. In 2023, inspired by her son Bryce’s class business plan, she left her corporate career to open Cherie’s Southern Kitchen in Dublin.
Club Darc to ignite San Francisco's waterfront
Waterfront warehouse, world-class DJs, and a sold-out crowd. Goldenvoice unveils Club Darc, a one-of-a-kind electronic music series lighting up Pier 48 in the Mission Rock neighborhood. The series kicks off Friday, February 27, with performances from Chriss Stussy, DJ Tennis back-to-back with DJ Sienfeld, and SKIIS.
Waterfront warehouse, world-class DJs, and a sold-out crowd. Goldenvoice unveils Club Darc, a one-of-a-kind electronic music series lighting up Pier 48 in the Mission Rock neighborhood. The series kicks off Friday, February 27, with performances from Chriss Stussy, DJ Tennis back-to-back with DJ Sienfeld, and SKIIS.
FedEx says it will return any tariff refunds to customers, shippers who paid them
FedEx says it will return any tariff refunds it may receive to its customers as it seeks compensation from the federal government.
FedEx says it will return any tariff refunds it may receive to its customers as it seeks compensation from the federal government.
State Farm to issue $100 average refunds to car insurance customers: What to know
State Farm says it’s giving $5 billion in cash back to its car insurance customers, which amounts to a $100 average refund for more than 49 million policies. Here’s what to know:
State Farm says it’s giving $5 billion in cash back to its car insurance customers, which amounts to a $100 average refund for more than 49 million policies. Here’s what to know: