RSA Conference expected to generate $62 million for San Francisco

San Francisco was buzzing with activity on Thursday as 40,000 visitors filled the Moscone Center for the RSA Conference.

As fast food workers see pay increase, restaurants raise menu prices

One month has passed since fast-food workers in California began receiving $20 per hour. At the same time, fast food businesses have raised prices up to 10% across the state.

California's wine industry facing down turn

Every segment of the wine industry, from super premium to jug wines, is seeing slowing and sluggish sales. When it's all added up, the industry was down 8.7 percent last year. That directly affects more than 400,000 California jobs still fighting back from Covid.

How much money it takes to be 'rich' in America for 2024

A recent study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.

Here's what it takes to be considered middle class in 2024 for each state

With inflation rising, some families who used to be "middle class" no longer fit in that category. Here are the cheapest and most expensive states and cities for 2024.

Bad service, no tip: Most Americans demand quality before tipping

A recent YouGov poll reveals that as tipping becomes an expected norm in increasingly varied sectors amid rising living costs, over half of Americans now express a growing resentment towards tipping, opting to leave no tip for subpar service.

Inflation accelerates more than expected in March as high prices persist

The Labor Department has released its closely-watched report for March, showing inflation accelerated again for the third straight month.

America's top 1% has total net worth of $44 trillion

Recent Federal Reserve data reveals that America's wealthiest 1%, with assets exceeding $11 million, amassed a record $44.6 trillion in wealth by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, with fluctuations observed based on geographical location.

California's water supply gets a grade of A+ due to Sierra snowpack

Average performance usually earns a grade of C, but for the state water supply, it's an A plus because we are slightly above average with a historical snowpack for the Sierra and Trinity Mountain ranges.

SF unemployment rate grows as California faces highest unemployment in the nation

San Francisco lost thousands of jobs since the holiday season as the state of California faces the highest unemployment rate in the nation, a new report from the City of San Francisco revealed.

Fast food franchise owners consider raising prices due to new $20 minimum wage

Fast food workers in California received a pay raise Monday, as a new law took effect that sets a $20 hourly minimum wage for workers at large chains.

Minimum wage vs. tipped wage: State-by-state comparison

Most fast food workers in California are set to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour under a new law that starts Monday. Here is a look at how that compares to other minimum wages across the country.

Three reasons why egg prices are so high ahead of Easter

Egg prices are reaching near-historic highs globally as Easter and Passover approach, reflecting market turbulence driven by disease, high demand, and rising costs for farmers.

More people moved to these US counties in 2023 than anywhere else

The U.S. Census Bureau released data on Thursday showing the top 10 counties in the country with the most population growth in 2023.

California to relaunch loan program for 1st time home buyers next month

Next month, California will relaunch a popular program that gives affordable loans to first-time home buyers, but this time the state is tightening the requirements for applicants.