Novato woman lost $1k helping Maui victims in gift card scam
A Marin County woman is frustrated after she sent $2,000 worth of Target gift cards to Maui families impacted by the wildfires over the summer, only for half of the gift cards to be declined at the store.
A Marin County woman is frustrated after she sent $2,000 worth of Target gift cards to Maui families impacted by the wildfires over the summer, only for half of the gift cards to be declined at the store.
Mixed reaction from San Francisco businesses on impact of APEC summit
With the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit held in San Francisco this year, the city is under heavy security.
With the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit held in San Francisco this year, the city is under heavy security.
San Francisco Chinatown welcomes APEC with special events
San Francisco Chinatown rolled out the welcome mat ahead of the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit with a series of special events, including a night market Friday evening.
San Francisco Chinatown rolled out the welcome mat ahead of the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit with a series of special events, including a night market Friday evening.
Oakland gay bar owner claims landlord is forcing him out
A downtown Oakland bar owner claims his landlord is trying to force him out of his lease.
A downtown Oakland bar owner claims his landlord is trying to force him out of his lease.
Man crushed to death by industrial robot that confused him for a box: police
The victim, a worker in his 40s, was inspecting the robot's sensor at a vegetable-packaging plant this week when the incident took place.
The victim, a worker in his 40s, was inspecting the robot's sensor at a vegetable-packaging plant this week when the incident took place.
SF Union Square's safe-shopping initiative is back for the holiday season
San Francisco's Union Square is gearing up for the holiday season. City officials say the area is safe, clean and ready for shoppers.
San Francisco's Union Square is gearing up for the holiday season. City officials say the area is safe, clean and ready for shoppers.
WeWork seeks bankruptcy protection, a stunning fall for a firm once valued at close to $50 billion
WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a stunning fall for the office sharing company once seen as a Wall Street darling that promised to upend the way people went to work around the world.
WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a stunning fall for the office sharing company once seen as a Wall Street darling that promised to upend the way people went to work around the world.
Target makes low-cost Thanksgiving meal an option for customers
The Target deal consists of ingredients commonly used for Thanksgiving meals that cost under $25 total. It comes after Walmart and Aldi similarly lowered prices on holiday meals.
The Target deal consists of ingredients commonly used for Thanksgiving meals that cost under $25 total. It comes after Walmart and Aldi similarly lowered prices on holiday meals.
Celebrity chef Tyler Florence opens two cafes in SF Union Square
Two new cafés opened up in Union Square Monday, as celebrity chef Tyler Florence joins in the efforts to bring more people to downtown San Francisco.
Two new cafés opened up in Union Square Monday, as celebrity chef Tyler Florence joins in the efforts to bring more people to downtown San Francisco.
Google faces 2nd antitrust trial, accused of monopolistic practices in play store
Google on Monday confronted the second major U.S. antitrust trial in two months to cast the internet powerhouse as a brazen bully that uses its immense wealth and people's dependence on one of its main products to stifle competition at consumers' expense.
Google on Monday confronted the second major U.S. antitrust trial in two months to cast the internet powerhouse as a brazen bully that uses its immense wealth and people's dependence on one of its main products to stifle competition at consumers' expense.
Minimum wage rate for all Hayward businesses set to rise by January 2024
Wages are set to increase for workers across all types of businesses and industries in Hayward on Jan. 1, 2024, the city announced Monday.
Wages are set to increase for workers across all types of businesses and industries in Hayward on Jan. 1, 2024, the city announced Monday.
2023 SF Restaurant Week dining deals expands to 2 weeks
Dining deals returned to San Francisco on Friday as the Golden Gate Restaurant Association launched its 2023 Fall Restaurant Week.
Dining deals returned to San Francisco on Friday as the Golden Gate Restaurant Association launched its 2023 Fall Restaurant Week.
Oakland's First Fridays to go on hiatus, blames shrinking space, revenue
Oakland’s popular First Fridays street fair is a family-friendly event attracting tens of thousands of patrons every month, but organizers say the non-profit just isn’t bringing in enough money.
Oakland’s popular First Fridays street fair is a family-friendly event attracting tens of thousands of patrons every month, but organizers say the non-profit just isn’t bringing in enough money.
4 charged in connection with alleged $1M organized retail theft ring
Four people were arraigned this week in connection with their alleged involvement in an organized retail crime ring worth approximately $1 million, the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office said.
Four people were arraigned this week in connection with their alleged involvement in an organized retail crime ring worth approximately $1 million, the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office said.
Child care costs are highest in these cities, data reveals
Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.
Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.
Six Flags, Cedar Fair merging to create amusement park powerhouse in North America
The new combined company will boast 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
The new combined company will boast 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Ready for another $40 a month rate hike from PG&E?
Concerns over potential PG&E rate hikes.
Concerns over potential PG&E rate hikes.
Walmart spending big to remodel over 100 stores
Walmart plans to unveil the new upgrades to their stores on Friday.
Walmart plans to unveil the new upgrades to their stores on Friday.
Innovative, eco-friendly North Bay farm may not survive a recent fire
A North Bay farm is struggling to make ends meet after a fire tore through its facilities on Sunday. The Sunday morning fire did as much as $6 million in damage to Protein Products, LLC, an innovative, environmentally friendly farm based in Petaluma that raises fly larvae, turning them into food and fertilizer.
A North Bay farm is struggling to make ends meet after a fire tore through its facilities on Sunday. The Sunday morning fire did as much as $6 million in damage to Protein Products, LLC, an innovative, environmentally friendly farm based in Petaluma that raises fly larvae, turning them into food and fertilizer.
McDonald's ditching one of its most recognizable utensils
The switch at McDonald's is part of how the company is redesigning some of its most "iconic products" to cut back on unnecessary waste and transition to more sustainable materials.
The switch at McDonald's is part of how the company is redesigning some of its most "iconic products" to cut back on unnecessary waste and transition to more sustainable materials.