Starbucks in the Castro first San Francisco store to unionize
Employees at a Starbucks in the Castro District have become the first San Francisco location to vote to unionize.
What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
Inflation Reduction Act: Biden signs massive climate and health care bill
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill, which includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change.
Walgreens is offering up to $75,000 to recruit pharmacists amid shortage
Pharmacists are in such high demand that Walgreens is offering a hefty signing bonus of up to $75,000.
East San Jose's Tully Night Market back for a 2nd summer of festivities
The Tully Night Market will be on Tully Road in East San Jose every Wednesday night from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30pm, until October 26. The weekly event was created by San Jose City Council member Maya Esparza to support local artists and vendors.
US inflation slips from 40-year peak but remains high at 8.5%
Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June.
Toys R Us reopens in 9 states, more locations 'coming soon'
All Toys R Us locations across the U.S. will be complete in time for holiday shopping season.
US added surprising 528K jobs in July despite inflation, recession fears
The American job market has repeatedly defied skeptics this year. Economists had expected only 250,000 new jobs this month.
GEICO closes all California offices, lays off workers: report
GEICO has reportedly closed all 38 of its agent offices in California, laid off hundreds of employees, and will no longer sell insurance through telephone agents in the state.
How to recession-proof your life
If you think a recession could destabilize your finances, here are some things you can do to prepare.
Man opens up about leaving teaching for better-paying Walmart job
The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.
Manchin says deal reached with Schumer on tax and climate bill
In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.
Fed hikes interest rate by 0.75 percentage points in bid to curb inflation
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a hefty three-quarters of a point for a second straight time in its most aggressive drive in three decades to tame high inflation.
Nearly half of Americans will take on debt this year despite higher borrowing costs: survey
Even with the Federal Reserve expected to raise borrowing rates again next week, adding debt is “not necessarily a bad sign," analysts say.
Port of Oakland shut down for a 3rd day; no end in sight for truckers protesting for independence
In its third day of shutdown, thousands of independent truck drivers are making history by uniting so they can remain independent at the Port of Oakland.
Amy's Kitchen to close San Jose production plant in September
Amy's Kitchen, a successful organic, healthy frozen food producer says it will close its San Jose frozen pizza production center.
US inflation reached 9.1% in June, a new 40-year high
U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.
Costco raises prices on food court soft drinks, chicken bake
Wholesale retailer Costco reported June net sales of $22.78B.
America's booming job market defies economic gravity
While many parts of the economy are experiencing varying levels of distress, the job market continues to show remarkable strength.
US employers add a solid 372,000 jobs in sign of resilience
America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.