S&P slashes PG&E rating to junk status following deadly California wildfires
S&P slashed PG&E's credit rating to junk status as the utility grapples with the political and financial fallout from costly and deadly wildfires in California.
S&P slashed PG&E's credit rating to junk status as the utility grapples with the political and financial fallout from costly and deadly wildfires in California.
US employers added a stellar 312,000 jobs in December
U.S. employers dramatically stepped up their hiring in December, adding 312,000 jobs in an encouraging display of strength for an economy in the midst of a trade war, slowing global growth and a partial shutdown of the federal government.
U.S. employers dramatically stepped up their hiring in December, adding 312,000 jobs in an encouraging display of strength for an economy in the midst of a trade war, slowing global growth and a partial shutdown of the federal government.
Apple warning of weak sales in China sends US stocks sinking
Stocks went into a steep slide Thursday morning after Apple reported a slowdown in iPhone sales over the holidays in China, a hugely important market for the company.
Stocks went into a steep slide Thursday morning after Apple reported a slowdown in iPhone sales over the holidays in China, a hugely important market for the company.
Apple warns of slowing sales as shares plunge
Apple shares plunged more than seven percent in after-hours trading Wednesday, after the tech giant announced disappointing iPhone sales over the holiday season.
Apple shares plunged more than seven percent in after-hours trading Wednesday, after the tech giant announced disappointing iPhone sales over the holiday season.
Amazon plans to add Whole Foods stores
Amazon plans to reverse the slowing growth and layoffs at Whole Foods that marked the years before the e-commerce giant took over the supermarket chain.
Amazon plans to reverse the slowing growth and layoffs at Whole Foods that marked the years before the e-commerce giant took over the supermarket chain.
Prosecutors: Fires may mean PG&E violated criminal sentence
Federal prosecutors say a California utility's role in igniting wildfires last year could allow a judge to find that it violated terms of its criminal conviction in a deadly gas pipeline explosion.
Federal prosecutors say a California utility's role in igniting wildfires last year could allow a judge to find that it violated terms of its criminal conviction in a deadly gas pipeline explosion.
California's legal cannabis marketplace: By the numbers
After one year of broad legal sales, California's marijuana marketplace remains in transition, as companies adapt to new rules and illegal operators continue to flourish. A snapshot of the emerging legal economy:
After one year of broad legal sales, California's marijuana marketplace remains in transition, as companies adapt to new rules and illegal operators continue to flourish. A snapshot of the emerging legal economy:
Gains, growing pains mark California's 1st year of legal pot
It was supposed to be a great year for marijuana entrepreneur Brian Blatz.
It was supposed to be a great year for marijuana entrepreneur Brian Blatz.
Jerry Brown wraps a 5-decade history in California politics
It was a matter of life and death in 2015 when California Gov. Jerry Brown pondered an assisted suicide bill granting terminally ill people the right to choose when they die.
It was a matter of life and death in 2015 when California Gov. Jerry Brown pondered an assisted suicide bill granting terminally ill people the right to choose when they die.
Report squashes hopes for California-backed marijuana bank
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California would likely lose money and face insurmountable federal hurdles if it tried to create a state-backed bank for the marijuana industry, according to a report released Thursday by the state treasurer.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California would likely lose money and face insurmountable federal hurdles if it tried to create a state-backed bank for the marijuana industry, according to a report released Thursday by the state treasurer.
Social Security checks to rise in January
Retirees are set to see the biggest increase in their monthly Social Security checks in seven years.
Retirees are set to see the biggest increase in their monthly Social Security checks in seven years.
Dow Jones vaults more than 1,000 points for biggest daily point gain ever
U.S. stocks surged Wednesday, recovering all their losses from a Christmas Eve plunge and placing the market on track for its best day in nine months.
U.S. stocks surged Wednesday, recovering all their losses from a Christmas Eve plunge and placing the market on track for its best day in nine months.
Taxpayers can no longer claim these 4 deductions
As Americans get ready for the upcoming tax season, sweeping changes are going to affect how individuals and families file this year — including which deductions and credits they can claim.
As Americans get ready for the upcoming tax season, sweeping changes are going to affect how individuals and families file this year — including which deductions and credits they can claim.
USDA moves to tighten restrictions on food stamps
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is setting out to do what this year's farm bill didn't: tighten work requirements for millions of Americans who receive federal food assistance. The Agriculture Department on Thursday is proposing a rule that would restrict the ability of states to exempt work-eligible adults from having to obtain steady employment to receive food stamps.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is setting out to do what this year's farm bill didn't: tighten work requirements for millions of Americans who receive federal food assistance. The Agriculture Department on Thursday is proposing a rule that would restrict the ability of states to exempt work-eligible adults from having to obtain steady employment to receive food stamps.
Amazon wants best of both worlds (and your money) with Berkeley brick and mortar store
With just days to go until Christmas, people are on a mission to find those last minute gifts. Shoppers are at a new retail addition on Fourth Street in Berkeley-- an Amazon 4-Star store that opened in November-- one of three such stores in the country.
With just days to go until Christmas, people are on a mission to find those last minute gifts. Shoppers are at a new retail addition on Fourth Street in Berkeley-- an Amazon 4-Star store that opened in November-- one of three such stores in the country.
E-scooters being dumped into Oakland's Lake Merritt
Cheap, portable and fairly unsophisticated to use, electric scooters seemed to explode on Oakland Streets in recent months. While they provide an affordable mode of transportation, they are ending up in places that they do not belong.
Cheap, portable and fairly unsophisticated to use, electric scooters seemed to explode on Oakland Streets in recent months. While they provide an affordable mode of transportation, they are ending up in places that they do not belong.
US surgeon general warns of teen risks from e-cigarettes, singling out Silicon Valley startup Juul
The government's top doctor is taking aim at the best-selling electronic cigarette brand in the U.S., urging swift action to prevent Juul and similar vaping brands from addicting millions of teenagers. In an advisory Tuesday, Surgeon General Jerome Adams said parents, teachers, health professionals and government officials must take "aggressive steps" to keep children from using...
The government's top doctor is taking aim at the best-selling electronic cigarette brand in the U.S., urging swift action to prevent Juul and similar vaping brands from addicting millions of teenagers. In an advisory Tuesday, Surgeon General Jerome Adams said parents, teachers, health professionals and government officials must take "aggressive steps" to keep children from using...
Facebook says software bug may have exposed photos on 7M users
Facebook said Friday that a software bug affecting nearly 7 million users may have exposed a broader set of photos to app developers than what those users intended.
Facebook said Friday that a software bug affecting nearly 7 million users may have exposed a broader set of photos to app developers than what those users intended.
'Only in California:' Billionaire Sean Parker builds beach access app after violating rules
- A tech billionaire whose elaborate wedding in a redwood grove violated California rules has helped create a smartphone app that shows users a map of more than 1,500 spots where people can get to the coastline. The California Coastal Commission unveiled the YourCoast app at its meeting Thursday in Newport Beach.
- A tech billionaire whose elaborate wedding in a redwood grove violated California rules has helped create a smartphone app that shows users a map of more than 1,500 spots where people can get to the coastline. The California Coastal Commission unveiled the YourCoast app at its meeting Thursday in Newport Beach.
Text message tax could cost California consumers $4.4M annually
California residents could be hit with a new tax. But this wouldn’t affect their wallets, it’s aimed at consumer’s cell phones. Texting has become such a staple of communication, one California agency now seeks to generate revenue by setting up a text tax.
California residents could be hit with a new tax. But this wouldn’t affect their wallets, it’s aimed at consumer’s cell phones. Texting has become such a staple of communication, one California agency now seeks to generate revenue by setting up a text tax.