Marriott Union Square becomes 4th hotel hit by workers' strike
The San Francisco Marriott Union Square became the city's fourth major hotel contending with a strike, union officials said Friday.
Girl Scouts may raise yearly dues by 240% amid declining membership
Some who are involved with the Girl Scouts worry the increase could price out middle class and financially struggling families.
Hardware wholesaler True Value files for bankruptcy, plans sale to rival
Wholesale hardware supplier True Value has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is planning to sell by the end of the year to rival Do It Best.
Major paint company to lay off 1,800 workers, close facilities
The company is cutting nearly 2,000 jobs in the U.S. and Europe as it undergoes a comprehensive cost reduction program. It's also selling its architectural business.
Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year
Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Sam's Club stores: Here's what the new locations will look like
Sam's Club membership warehouse is planning to open 30 stores in the next five years.
Big Lots to shutter more than 50 retail locations
Big Lots aims to permanently close the doors of more than 50 stores in numerous U.S. states.
Walgreens closures sparks Bay Area concerns over prescription access
Walgreens announced on Tuesday it will be closing more than a thousand locations nationwide. While Walgreens did not release a list of specific store closures, some Bay Area customers are becoming increasingly concerned about access to prescriptions and other medications.
Online payment apps: Here’s what to know the next time you tap to pay
Payment apps make it easy to send and receive money with the click of a button, but here’s what you need to know when using these platforms.
Walgreens to close 1,200 stores across country
Walgreens will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as the drugstore chain seeks to turnaround a struggling U.S. business that contributed to a $3 billion quarterly loss.
Should California’s minimum wage be $18? Voters will soon decide
Voters will decide in November whether California should raise its hourly minimum wage to $18 by 2026 and pay workers what would be the highest statewide minimum wage in the country.
Cliff's Variety windows shattered, SF Castro business owner asks for 'good vibes'
The display windows of a popular San Francisco Castro business were smashed overnight, the business owner tells us.
Mixologists kick off 'Oakland Style' to showcase the best of The Town
Oakland kicked off a series of events on Wednesday night, designed to attract people to the city. It's called "Oakland Style." It highlighted the best of what the city has to offer in cuisine, culture, and art. There was a new event this year. Organizers added a mixologist competition.
Sonoma County voters to decide on Measure J — future of large-scale farms
This November, voters in Sonoma County will decide on a contentious ballot measure that would impact large-scale farms.
Could Red Lobster's endless shrimp return? New CEO weighs in
Red Lobster’s new CEO recalled the ‘chaos’ created by the $20 endless shrimp promotion that propelled the company toward bankruptcy.
Taxpayers in these 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS
The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.
JCPenney to hire more than 10,000 workers this holiday season
JCPenney is hiring more than 10,000 seasonal workers nationwide ahead of the holiday season. Here are the other companies looking for seasonal employees.
Port strike and cruise lines: Will operations be disrupted?
The status of cruise operations was in the spotlight after dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts went on strike this weekk.
Will the US port strike raise gas prices? What you need to know
Experts say the U.S. port strike could eventually affect the oil and gas industry. While no immediate disruptions are expected, the real question is whether prolonged strikes could lead to price hikes.
Dockworker strike wasn’t expected to affect gas prices — but that’s not the case now
If union dockworker strike impacting US ports is not resolved quickly, its impact could be felt in the energy sector.