IKEA store in San Francisco sets an opening date
IKEA, the Swedish retailer, now says it plans to open its first San Francisco store on August 23.
IKEA, the Swedish retailer, now says it plans to open its first San Francisco store on August 23.
US inflation has cooled, but getting it down to the Fed's target rate will be the toughest mile
Squeezing out the last bit of excess inflation and reducing it to the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate is expected to be a much harder and slower grind.
Squeezing out the last bit of excess inflation and reducing it to the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate is expected to be a much harder and slower grind.
The US government's debt has been downgraded. Here's what you need to know
The downgrade may have little impact on financial markets long-term or on the interest rates the U.S. government will pay.
The downgrade may have little impact on financial markets long-term or on the interest rates the U.S. government will pay.
California scrambles to deal with post-pandemic nursing shortage
One study by the Hospital Association of Southern California puts the nurse vacancy rate in hospitals at 30%, compared to 6% pre-pandemic.
One study by the Hospital Association of Southern California puts the nurse vacancy rate in hospitals at 30%, compared to 6% pre-pandemic.
Taylor Swift mania gives boost to South Bay economy
With Taylor Swift preparing for her highly-anticipated two-night concert at Levi's Stadium, the South Bay is experiencing a wave of "Swift mania," bringing a positive financial impact to local businesses.
With Taylor Swift preparing for her highly-anticipated two-night concert at Levi's Stadium, the South Bay is experiencing a wave of "Swift mania," bringing a positive financial impact to local businesses.
San Francisco hoping new downtown bars indicate a boom is coming
San Francisco's Office of Economic and Workforce Development says the city now stands about 45% office occupancy, the highest since the pandemic, but still far below where it would like to be.
San Francisco's Office of Economic and Workforce Development says the city now stands about 45% office occupancy, the highest since the pandemic, but still far below where it would like to be.
'Barbenheimer' a big deal at the box office
It was a sea of pink dresses, purses, sparkles, and tutus at the Barbie movie in Walnut Creek.
It was a sea of pink dresses, purses, sparkles, and tutus at the Barbie movie in Walnut Creek.
Night Markets coming to SF's Sunset District this fall
City leaders from San Francisco are hoping to activate the city in the evenings by hosting night markets in the Sunset District. The event, set to be held along Irving Street kicks off in September.
City leaders from San Francisco are hoping to activate the city in the evenings by hosting night markets in the Sunset District. The event, set to be held along Irving Street kicks off in September.
Restaurants slap diners with charges for everything from water to staff healthcare, drawing scorn
About one in six restaurants is adding surcharges to checks in an attempt to offset high costs, but the charges have raised the ire of customers and observers.
About one in six restaurants is adding surcharges to checks in an attempt to offset high costs, but the charges have raised the ire of customers and observers.
Unemployment rate in Silicon Valley lower than rest of California
Silicon Valley's unemployment rate has inched up, but industries like hospitality and restaurants are still seeing growth despite employment fluctuating throughout the region.
Silicon Valley's unemployment rate has inched up, but industries like hospitality and restaurants are still seeing growth despite employment fluctuating throughout the region.
June report shows job growth slower than expected and 3.6% unemployment rate
The U.S. saw continued job growth in June, but not at the same blistering pace that has been a concern for the Federal Reserve, as it tries to thread the needle by slowing the economy just enough to stem rising inflation, but keeping enough economic growth to prevent a recession.
The U.S. saw continued job growth in June, but not at the same blistering pace that has been a concern for the Federal Reserve, as it tries to thread the needle by slowing the economy just enough to stem rising inflation, but keeping enough economic growth to prevent a recession.
Starbucks store in San Francisco's Sunset District files to unionize
A San Francisco Starbucks location has filed a petition to unionize.
A San Francisco Starbucks location has filed a petition to unionize.
Tourists provide business boost in San Francisco this 4th of July
Fourth of July celebrations are underway throughout the Bay Area. Firework fans started showing up in San Francisco's Aquatic Park earlier today, ready to stake out their spot for the big show and enjoy the holiday.
Fourth of July celebrations are underway throughout the Bay Area. Firework fans started showing up in San Francisco's Aquatic Park earlier today, ready to stake out their spot for the big show and enjoy the holiday.
Bed Bath & Beyond, Party City store closings this month
Nine Party City locations across six states will shutter this month.
Nine Party City locations across six states will shutter this month.
Fallout after mall operator Westfield pulls out of San Francisco
News of shopping center giant, Westfield, walking away from its San Francisco Centre mall and handing it back to the bank, overstates the city's social problems with homelessness, theft and crime.
News of shopping center giant, Westfield, walking away from its San Francisco Centre mall and handing it back to the bank, overstates the city's social problems with homelessness, theft and crime.
San Francisco's Westfield Centre owner ending operation of the mall
Westfield Centre on Monday says they are transferring management of the San Francisco shopping mall to its lender, who will then appoint a receiver to operate the property.
Westfield Centre on Monday says they are transferring management of the San Francisco shopping mall to its lender, who will then appoint a receiver to operate the property.
Lifeguard shortage hits community pools
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, but this year, like last, many municipalities are having a hard time recruiting lifeguards and swim instructors.
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, but this year, like last, many municipalities are having a hard time recruiting lifeguards and swim instructors.
'Lightyear' director and producer who saved Toy Story 2 among Disney Pixar layoffs
The layoffs are part of job cuts across Disney, including film and television, streaming services, and theme parks.
The layoffs are part of job cuts across Disney, including film and television, streaming services, and theme parks.
BART board votes to increase fares and parking fees
After hours of debate, BART's board of directors late Thursday voted to increase fares and parking fees. The agency is facing a huge budget deficit as it struggles to increase ridership.
After hours of debate, BART's board of directors late Thursday voted to increase fares and parking fees. The agency is facing a huge budget deficit as it struggles to increase ridership.
AI cost nearly 4,000 people in the U.S. their jobs, report says
U.S. companies said in May over 80,000 jobs would be eliminated.
U.S. companies said in May over 80,000 jobs would be eliminated.