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.
The jobs' boom continues unabated
May's job gains of 339,000 were surprising, unexpected and across all sectors of the economy. They are so high, they might be considered inflationary.
May's job gains of 339,000 were surprising, unexpected and across all sectors of the economy. They are so high, they might be considered inflationary.
Debt ceiling: Senate gives final approval to deal, sending it to Biden
Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate has given final approval to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package.
Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate has given final approval to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package.
Debt ceiling: House OKs bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
Debt ceiling: Bill on its way to House floor after clearing key hurdle
Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hunting for votes from fellow Republicans for the debt ceiling deal.
Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hunting for votes from fellow Republicans for the debt ceiling deal.
These billionaires are worth more than the US Treasury has in cash, report says
The cash balance at the U.S. Treasury is lower than the net worth of some of the world's richest people, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index.
The cash balance at the U.S. Treasury is lower than the net worth of some of the world's richest people, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index.