Transamerica Pyramid, SF icon, enters new era after massive transformation

The Transamerica Pyramid is set for a grand re-opening under new ownership on Thursday. Owner Michael Shvo hopes it transforms downtown San Francisco. He wants its public spaces and soon-to-open restaurants to attract visitors to the area.

San Francisco mulls rent control expansion to 100,000 apartments

San Francisco leaders are considering a plan to expand rent control in the city to as many as 100,000 more apartments.

Company plans to track workers' locations in return-to-office crackdown

One of the world's biggest consulting and accounting firms plans to monitor its employees' locations to ensure compliance with a stricter return-to-office policy set to take effect next year. 

August jobs report shows job losses for US-born workers, gains for foreign-born

The August jobs report reveals a sharp contrast in the U.S. job market, with US-born workers losing over 1.3 million jobs in the past year, while foreign-born workers gained more than 1.2 million jobs.

Done deal: Oakland finalizes sale of Coliseum

Representatives of the ownership group that recently took over the Oakland Coliseum celebrated with city leaders on Tuesday at a press conference in the Coliseum's parking lot, hours ahead of one of the Oakland Athletics baseball team's final home games at the site.

Labor Day 2024 vs. Labor Day 2023: changes in the job outlook

Labor Day became a national holiday 130 years ago to honor workers' contributions to the economy and American culture.

California home insurance rates unsustainable, watchdog group questions

With the Department of Insurance approving an average 34% increase across its 350,000 policyholders, Bloomberg News calculates that customers will see premium increases of up to 650%, while others may see cuts of as much as 57%.

Gen Z cynical about future as majority call cost of living the number one election issue

Gen Z young adults are "struggling to remain optimistic" about their economic futures, a new report says, as rising costs of living and unaffordable housing prices make them re-evaluate their dreams.

Homes sellers and buyers will split commissions - or will they?

The $418 million settlement between the National Association of Realtors will cause chaos for agents just a lower borrowing rates are about to release home buyers' and sellers' pent-up demand for deals.

Inflation rises 2.9% in July, less than expected

Inflation fell in July to the lowest level in more than three years, a welcome sign for the Federal Reserve even as prices remained uncomfortably high for millions of Americans.

Caltrain debuts brand new all-electric fleet in San Francisco

Caltrain debuted its all-electric fleet before officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Mayor London Breed. The full fleet rolls out to the public Sept. 21st.

Homebuying market sees hope as mortgage rates fall

The homebuying market has been sluggish as people prioritize travel and the start of school and then consider scary interest rates.