SF Travel taking action to boost soft numbers in future convention bookings
The Moscone Center complex in San Francisco was full of people Monday for the start of the TCT cardiovascular research convention this week.
The Moscone Center complex in San Francisco was full of people Monday for the start of the TCT cardiovascular research convention this week.
Small businesses in 'security zones' don't feel prepared for APEC conference
Even though the City is encouraging businesses to stay open, some small business owners within the security zones said they do not feel prepared. Many of them said there has not been enough information to help them staff for the event.
Even though the City is encouraging businesses to stay open, some small business owners within the security zones said they do not feel prepared. Many of them said there has not been enough information to help them staff for the event.
LinkedIn announces new layoffs in second round of cuts this year
Employment-focused social networking site LinkedIn on Monday announced it will cut 668 jobs, affecting roughly 3% of its global workforce.
Employment-focused social networking site LinkedIn on Monday announced it will cut 668 jobs, affecting roughly 3% of its global workforce.
Economic burden may stem from Israel war
While Israel is 7,400 miles from here, the consequences of war, to one degree or another, will affect the American and Bay Area economies.
While Israel is 7,400 miles from here, the consequences of war, to one degree or another, will affect the American and Bay Area economies.
New upscale restaurant opens in downtown San Jose as economic recovery continues
Rollati Ristorante is managed by the bar and restaurant group Vine Hospitality, which has served the Bay Area for about 30 years.
Rollati Ristorante is managed by the bar and restaurant group Vine Hospitality, which has served the Bay Area for about 30 years.
New pop-up shops aim to address downtown San Francisco's vacant storefront problem
A new San Francisco city program, ‘Vacant to Vibrant’, is hoping to fill some of the downtown areas large number of vacant storefronts, and bring new foot traffic to the area. Bay Area non-profit SF New Deal, which helped spearhead the program, is helping 17 new pop-up shops open their doors on Friday.
A new San Francisco city program, ‘Vacant to Vibrant’, is hoping to fill some of the downtown areas large number of vacant storefronts, and bring new foot traffic to the area. Bay Area non-profit SF New Deal, which helped spearhead the program, is helping 17 new pop-up shops open their doors on Friday.
Biden planning to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in San Francisco: Report
President Biden reportedly has plans to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping next month in California.
President Biden reportedly has plans to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping next month in California.
Kaiser Permanente workers mark 1st day of 3-day strike over 'unsafe staffing levels'
75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers walked off the job nationwide on Wednesday after the health system and unionized employees failed to reach a new contract agreement.
75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers walked off the job nationwide on Wednesday after the health system and unionized employees failed to reach a new contract agreement.
Starbucks to close 7 San Francisco stores this month
Starbucks announced this week they are closing seven of their San Francisco store locations by the end of the month.
Starbucks announced this week they are closing seven of their San Francisco store locations by the end of the month.
New report says Levi's Stadium brings in billions but city council member calls out management
The 49ers are heading into their 10th season at Levi’s Stadium. A new report released by the team says the stadium has generated over $2 billion for the local community.
The 49ers are heading into their 10th season at Levi’s Stadium. A new report released by the team says the stadium has generated over $2 billion for the local community.
Oakland businesses to go on strike Tuesday over crime
Oakland merchants closed their doors Tuesday to protest crime that is hurting their businesses.
Oakland merchants closed their doors Tuesday to protest crime that is hurting their businesses.
Why are gas prices rising?
Gas prices are on the rise again, creating a pain at the pump for drivers.
Gas prices are on the rise again, creating a pain at the pump for drivers.
Public meeting to be held for proposed Santa Rosa casino
The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs will hold a virtual public hearing Wednesday to receive public input on a report of potential environmental impacts of a proposed multi-million dollar casino resort project in Santa Rosa.
The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs will hold a virtual public hearing Wednesday to receive public input on a report of potential environmental impacts of a proposed multi-million dollar casino resort project in Santa Rosa.
Insurance Commissioners 'deal' with home insurers raises lots of questions
When a very high state official says he has a deal on a critical cornerstone of the entire state economy, it’s worth exploring how true that is.
When a very high state official says he has a deal on a critical cornerstone of the entire state economy, it’s worth exploring how true that is.
Bank of America will increase its minimum wage to $23 an hour
Bank of America’s minimum hourly pay will become $23 once the North Carolina-based company’s planned increase happens.
Bank of America’s minimum hourly pay will become $23 once the North Carolina-based company’s planned increase happens.
Federal Reserve is poised to leave rates unchanged as it tracks progress toward a ‘soft landing’
Since Federal Reserve officials last met in July, the economy has moved in the direction they hoped to see: Inflation continues to ease, if more slowly than most Americans would like, while growth remains solid and the job market cools.
Since Federal Reserve officials last met in July, the economy has moved in the direction they hoped to see: Inflation continues to ease, if more slowly than most Americans would like, while growth remains solid and the job market cools.
Bay Area commercial fishers struggling under weight of recent catch restrictions
Bay area commercial fishers say they are facing unprecedented financial hardships this year after dealing with a range of restrictions on several of their key catches.
Bay area commercial fishers say they are facing unprecedented financial hardships this year after dealing with a range of restrictions on several of their key catches.
Labor unions gain in popularity, respect as UAW announces targeted strike
Unions have had a lot of successes in recent years, but thorny strikes such as the UAW and entertainment unions continue to shape the future. What is going on now will help define the next level of work.
Unions have had a lot of successes in recent years, but thorny strikes such as the UAW and entertainment unions continue to shape the future. What is going on now will help define the next level of work.
Union workers authorize strike if deal not reached with Kaiser Permanente
After months of picketing and labor negotiations, the SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) announced Thursday that they have authorized a strike to take place at the end of the month if they do not reach a deal with Kaiser Permanente.
After months of picketing and labor negotiations, the SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) announced Thursday that they have authorized a strike to take place at the end of the month if they do not reach a deal with Kaiser Permanente.
Millionaire CEO who said there needs to be higher unemployment to punish 'arrogant' employees, apologizes
Tim Gurner, a multi-millionaire CEO of Gurner Group, a real estate company founded in 2013, said at a conference that COVID-19 created a work culture in which employees' attitudes and work ethic deteriorated.
Tim Gurner, a multi-millionaire CEO of Gurner Group, a real estate company founded in 2013, said at a conference that COVID-19 created a work culture in which employees' attitudes and work ethic deteriorated.