Consumer prices saw largest inflation spike in June since 2008
Consumer prices in June rose 0.9% from May and 5.4% over the past year — the sharpest 12-month inflation spike since June 2008.
Consumer prices in June rose 0.9% from May and 5.4% over the past year — the sharpest 12-month inflation spike since June 2008.
Americans' tipping habits didn't improve during pandemic, poll finds
A survey of U.S. adults found that tipping habits did not improve during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a boom in the food delivery service industry.
A survey of U.S. adults found that tipping habits did not improve during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a boom in the food delivery service industry.
Average national price of gas rises 5 cents per gallon to $3.21, Bay Area average is $4.39
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas is in the San Francisco Bay Area, at $4.39 per gallon. The lowest average is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at $2.65 per gallon.
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas is in the San Francisco Bay Area, at $4.39 per gallon. The lowest average is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at $2.65 per gallon.
South Bay tech companies expand office space, prepare for remote employees to return
Demand for Silicon Valley office space soared over the past three months, spurred by major technology companies in the South Bay expanding their real estate footprints.
Demand for Silicon Valley office space soared over the past three months, spurred by major technology companies in the South Bay expanding their real estate footprints.
Auranso children's nightgowns recalled due to 'risk of burn injuries'
The children’s nightgowns were exclusively sold on Amazon.
The children’s nightgowns were exclusively sold on Amazon.
'Alarming rise in theft' forces Target stores in San Francisco to shorten hours
Target customers can only shop at San Francisco stores between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. instead of 10 p.m.
Target customers can only shop at San Francisco stores between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. instead of 10 p.m.
Average gas price rises to $3.15 a gallon; San Francisco has highest price in nation
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas is in the San Francisco Bay Area at $4.33 per gallon. The lowest average is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at $2.63 per gallon.
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas is in the San Francisco Bay Area at $4.33 per gallon. The lowest average is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at $2.63 per gallon.
Property insurance at peril for many in California's risky wildfire areas
Insurers have been taking a hard look at the millions of Californians who live in areas with a very high risk of wildfires, especially in recent years when a series of costly fires incinerated thousands of rural homes.
Insurers have been taking a hard look at the millions of Californians who live in areas with a very high risk of wildfires, especially in recent years when a series of costly fires incinerated thousands of rural homes.
Walmart, Target, Kohl's take on Amazon's Prime Day in retail wars
Walmart, Target, Best Buy and Kohl's have their own sales going on amid Amazon Prime Day 2021.
Walmart, Target, Best Buy and Kohl's have their own sales going on amid Amazon Prime Day 2021.
Walmart invests in drone delivery company, says service to start in 'coming months'
Walmart has invested in drone delivery company DroneUp and will begin operating the service at a store near its headquarters in the coming months.
Walmart has invested in drone delivery company DroneUp and will begin operating the service at a store near its headquarters in the coming months.
Mansion in Pacific Heights sets record for most expensive house sold in San Francisco
The 11,000-square-foot home was built in 1931, by the heirs to the Hills Bros. Coffee fortune, and has stunning views of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.
The 11,000-square-foot home was built in 1931, by the heirs to the Hills Bros. Coffee fortune, and has stunning views of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Freshpet recalls dog food due to potential salmonella contamination
Freshpet is recalling some Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food that may have been sold at some Publix and Target stores.
Freshpet is recalling some Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food that may have been sold at some Publix and Target stores.
Medicare scam claims to offer 'free' genetic test kit, BBB warns
A scam targeting those on Medicare offers a “free” genetic testing kit that screens for a predisposition to heart disease or cancer, the BBB warned.
A scam targeting those on Medicare offers a “free” genetic testing kit that screens for a predisposition to heart disease or cancer, the BBB warned.
Beech-Nut recalls baby rice cereal over high arsenic levels
Beech-Nut is recalling its “Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal” over high levels of arsenic found in one sample. The company also said it will stop selling the product.
Beech-Nut is recalling its “Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal” over high levels of arsenic found in one sample. The company also said it will stop selling the product.
Gas prices could be headed higher before they come back down
Gas prices in the Bay Area are just a few cents shy of hitting the highest cost since 2012, according to GasBuddy. At the same time, the cost of taking a rideshare is skyrocketing amid a driver shortage.
Gas prices in the Bay Area are just a few cents shy of hitting the highest cost since 2012, according to GasBuddy. At the same time, the cost of taking a rideshare is skyrocketing amid a driver shortage.
Target reopens fitting rooms at all stores after closing to customers during pandemic
Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.
Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.
'Darth Vader House' hits Houston market, on sale for $4.3 million
You don’t know the power of the dark side! But for $4.3 million, you most likely will as one massive Houston home just hit the market.
You don’t know the power of the dark side! But for $4.3 million, you most likely will as one massive Houston home just hit the market.
CPUC fines PG&E $106M for 2019 shutoffs, website unavailability
The California Public Utilities Commission issued a $106 million penalty for Pacific Gas & Electric Co. for violating safety guidelines during three power shutoffs held in the fall of 2019.
The California Public Utilities Commission issued a $106 million penalty for Pacific Gas & Electric Co. for violating safety guidelines during three power shutoffs held in the fall of 2019.
Average US price of gas jumps 8 cents per gallon to $3.10; Bay Area prices highest in the nation
The highest average price in the nation right now is $4.23 a gallon in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lowest average is $2.53 in Houston.
The highest average price in the nation right now is $4.23 a gallon in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lowest average is $2.53 in Houston.
Hand sanitizer recall expands again; testing detected methanol, FDA says
Substantial exposure to methanol can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death, the FDA said in a news release.
Substantial exposure to methanol can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death, the FDA said in a news release.