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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If union dockworker strike impacting US ports is not resolved quickly, its impact could be felt in the energy sector.
Strike at ports update: 45,000 stop work along East Coast, Gulf docks
A union contract involving 45,000 dockworkers lapsed on Monday, kicking off a strike that could shut down ports across the East and Gulf coasts. Here's how it could impact you.
A union contract involving 45,000 dockworkers lapsed on Monday, kicking off a strike that could shut down ports across the East and Gulf coasts. Here's how it could impact you.
CVS Health to cut 2,900 jobs
CVS Health announced that it will cut 2,900 jobs as part of a cost-cutting plan.
CVS Health announced that it will cut 2,900 jobs as part of a cost-cutting plan.
Private student loan interest rates rise for 5-year terms and dip for 10-year terms
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Salt Life brand closing all stores in US after bankruptcy sale
All Salt Life stores in the U.S. are closing after the company was recently purchased in a bankruptcy sale.
All Salt Life stores in the U.S. are closing after the company was recently purchased in a bankruptcy sale.
Man who defrauded California Target stores over $500k sentenced to prison
A Massachusetts man was given just over five years in federal prison for defrauding Target stores in California and other states, according to federal prosecutors.
A Massachusetts man was given just over five years in federal prison for defrauding Target stores in California and other states, according to federal prosecutors.
UPS hiring 125K seasonal workers: Here's who else is hiring for the holidays
Seasonal hiring is expected to be lighter this year than in 2023. Here's a look at who's hiring for the holidays.
Seasonal hiring is expected to be lighter this year than in 2023. Here's a look at who's hiring for the holidays.
Residents push back on new Costco, plan moves forward to City Council
Plans for a new Costco store in West San Jose are being met with pushback from some residents living near the proposed site. Concerns about heavy traffic and safety were presented to the planning commission at Wednesday night's meeting.
Plans for a new Costco store in West San Jose are being met with pushback from some residents living near the proposed site. Concerns about heavy traffic and safety were presented to the planning commission at Wednesday night's meeting.
US ready to crack down on cheap shopping site beloved by American bargain hunters
The House Intelligence Committee is requesting a briefing from the FBI and Securities Exchange Commission on Chinese Communist Party-linked e-commerce company Temu and its parent company Pinduoduo (PDD) amid concerns of exploitation of U.S. data.
The House Intelligence Committee is requesting a briefing from the FBI and Securities Exchange Commission on Chinese Communist Party-linked e-commerce company Temu and its parent company Pinduoduo (PDD) amid concerns of exploitation of U.S. data.
Last full-size Kmart in US to close
The last full-size Kmart store in the continental U.S. is closing, marking the end of an era that had already ended years ago.
The last full-size Kmart store in the continental U.S. is closing, marking the end of an era that had already ended years ago.
New Castro business touted as success story of SF's First Year Free Program
The grand opening of a new wellness center in San Francisco's Castro District is being touted as a success story of the city's First Year Free Program. The program, which was extended earlier this year, waives permit fees for small businesses.
The grand opening of a new wellness center in San Francisco's Castro District is being touted as a success story of the city's First Year Free Program. The program, which was extended earlier this year, waives permit fees for small businesses.