L.A. fires are an omen that could redefine firefighting preparations
The firestorm swarm in Los Angeles may be an omen of what's to come even before and after the traditional warm weather peak fire season of what's now the fire year.
Trump's proposed tariffs against Mexico and Canada: What's on the list?
If President Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imported goods, the question is not, 'What’s on the list?' It's ‘What’s not on the list?’
These are the best-performing cities in America, report says
A new report shows which U.S. cities are booming, and which ones are lagging.
Oakland Coliseum sale moves forward with final vote to come down in 30 days
The long-delayed sale of the Oakland Coliseum cleared another hurdle after a unanimous vote from the Alameda County Board approved a term sheet for the sale on Tuesday, signaling a step forward.
1 in 5 job postings aren’t real, recent study finds
Greenhouse analysis reveals nearly 20% of job postings are “ghost jobs," with no hiring activity, impacting job seekers across industries.
How much you need to buy a home in Bay Area's most expensive cities
Three of the nation's most expensive cities are in the Bay Area -- here's how much residents need to earn to buy a home with today's interest rate.
JPMorgan conference expected to generate $92 million for San Francisco economy
The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference kicked off in San Francisco's Union Square on Monday.
IRS is sending out automatic stimulus payments. Who is getting them?
The IRS it’s distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who didn’t receive their COVID stimulus payments. By the end of January, approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS.
US economy added 256K jobs in December, well above expectations
The unemployment rate came in at 4.1%, slightly lower than economists' expectations.
California's job growth slows amid rising unemployment, economic uncertainty
The current U.S. workforce stands at 165.5 million and 19.5 million of them are in California.
Liberty Mutual company Safeco drops condo coverage and renters insurance
Another major insurance company is trimming its risk by refusing to sell more insurance to multifamily developments. The insurance commissioner promised a more stable and affordable market, but what we have right now are cross currents, contradictions, and chaos.
Trump announces $100B investment in the U.S.
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
Farmers Insurance says they'll write more policies as homeowners' market improves
Farmers Insurance says the marketplace has improved in California and that they can now expand the number of policies it can write each month.
Trump's tariff warning met with threat from Ontario that would make energy 'unaffordable' in Michigan & U.S.
In response to Donald Trump's 25% tariff plan, Ontario is considering limiting the export of electricity to the United States in a move that Premiere Doug Ford said would make electricity unaffordable for Americans.
Gas prices hit a 3-year low – where are they headed next?
Drivers are getting some much-needed relief at the pump after gas prices fell significantly nationwide.
San Francisco Fillmore Street legacy restaurant signs lease extension
A San Francisco legacy restaurant that serves Mediterranean fare has signed a lease extension on Fillmore Street.
SJ business owners decry economic impact of VTA expansion
Several east San Jose business owners complained, on Wednesday, that VTA's expansion of the Alum Rock light rail line to Eastridge Mall is causing traffic disruptions and closures that are hurting their bottom lines.
Black Friday shoppers fill Union Square, crowds steady but not overwhelming
Shoppers across the Bay Area are on the hunt for good deals this Black Friday. Many people are dropping into stores in San Francisco's Union Square. While activity picked up in the afternoon, some businesses say foot traffic is down from this time last year.
Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau to meet in Florida to discuss tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew to Florida on Friday to meet with President-elect Donald Trump following his threats to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.
Walmart warns of higher prices if Trump implements proposed tariffs
Potential tariffs could cost American consumers between $46B and $78B in annual spending power, the National Retail Federation says.