Home buyers struggle in 2023, but homeownership rate could rise in 2024
Housing inventory was low in 2023, but homeownership stayed steady at 66%. The rate could see an increase in 2024.
Top Federal Reserve official says inflation fight seems nearly won, with rate cuts coming
A top Federal Reserve official said Tuesday that he is increasingly confident that inflation will continue falling this year back to the Fed's 2% target level, after two years of accelerating price spikes that hurt millions of American households.
Diamond company cuts prices this month amid difficult economy, lab-grown demand
The company reportedly sought to drum up more sales.
IRS waiving $1 billion in penalty taxes, will kick off 2024 tax season on Jan. 29
The 2024 tax season gets officially underway at the end of January and some taxpayers could see tax penalties waived, the IRS said.
Sam's Club will stop checking receipts at the door and do this instead
The Warehouse Club is using this new method to enhance the shopping experience for customers.
Major bank announces elimination of 20,000 jobs after losses
Citigroup announced a net loss of $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter.
Kelly-Moore Paints closes abruptly
Kelly-Moore Paints is going out of business and has closed all of its stores.
SF Jewish restaurants targeted for boycott
Fliers calling for a boycott of Jewish restaurants in San Francisco are being denounced for bigotry.
Panera Bread announces $1 soup deal for National Soup Month, reveals new menu item
Panera customers can use the code SOUP to snag a $1 cup of soup to add to any entrée purchase
San Francisco Richmond District business owners frustrated over burglary, vandalism
Six businesses on Clement Street in San Francisco's Richmond District picked up the pieces after a series of break-ins, thefts and vandalism.
Hertz selling 20,000 EVs from rental fleet; will reinvest in gas-powered vehicles
The offloading of the vehicles will cut the company's global EV fleet by one-third, Hertz said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Miller Lite selling beer mints in move embracing Dry January
Miller Lite said the 40-piece tins of Beer Mints will hit the market in two portions of online sales.
Fruit Stripe gum discontinued after more than 50 years
The beloved candy first debuted in the 1960s and came in five flavors with each pack featuring a temporary tattoo.
Wienermobile drivers wanted again to tour the country promoting Oscar Mayer
Wienermobile drivers get paid a base salary of $35,600 to tour the country in one of the most iconic and rare vehicles.
Country Sun Natural Foods in Palo Alto saved from closure by loyal staff
Country Sun is a beloved organic grocer in Palo Alto which nearly closed this winter. But with some support from loyal customers, longtime staff had the courage to take over and save the store.
Many college grads struggle to land jobs due to a lack of preparedness, study finds
Recent college graduates are failing at job interviews, according to a new study.
Report reveals top 10 in-demand jobs, market predictions for 2024
Most of the positions on the list represented jobs that were highly flexible or self-employed.
New Taco Bell kits let you make Crunchwrap Supremes at home
Taco Bell calls the Crunchwrap Supreme “perhaps the most iconic menu item in Taco Bell’s history.” Now, you can make the fast food version at home.
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson slams company's 'whole diversity and inclusion thing'
“You’ve got to be clear that you don’t want certain customers coming in,” former CEO Chip Wilson told Forbes.
Half Moon Bay restaurant supports longtime employee after his wife suffers a stroke
A restaurant employee in Half Moon Bay has had to miss work for the past few months after his wife suffered several strokes, but his restaurant family has stepped in to lend a helping hand.