San Francisco opens entertainment zone in Union Square, as new businesses invest in downtown
San Francisco's newest entertainment zone opened in the Union Square neighborhood Thursday night. It comes amid some encouraging news about economic development downtown.
What the Fed's rate cuts mean for Bay Area small businesses
The Federal Reserve cut rates this week -- but what does that mean for local businesses and consumers?
Job scams on the rise as layoffs surge in US: How to protect yourself
Looking for a job can be stressful, but scammers taking advantage of a difficult situation can make it even worse.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment expected to rise in 2026
Inflation data from August suggests the social security cost-of-living increase could be even larger in 2026.
Proposed Santa Rosa parking fee hike irks businesses and customers
It's a growing trend for cash-strapped cities: raising parking prices that may also result in more parking tickets. Santa Rosa city leaders are taking heat for their latest parking proposals.
Philadelphia is no longer the 'poorest big city in the US,' but who took the top spot?
Poverty is down slightly across the U.S., but which city just leap frogged Philadelphia on the list of 'poorest big cities' in America?
Will interest rate cuts lead to 'stagflation'?
Many believe the Fed has no choice to but to cut interest rates, but there are worries that could lead to higher consumer prices and higher unemployment.
Inflation rose last month amid weakening job market: How will the Fed respond?
Typically, the Fed would cut its key interest rate when unemployment rises, but it would raise rates — or at least keep them unchanged — in the face of rising inflation.
Most Americans believe personal choices keep people in poverty, poll finds
A recent poll reveals that most Americans have differing views on the root cause of homelessness, but most think the government doesn’t spend enough to help those in need.
Americans' support for capitalism drops to new low, poll finds
A recent poll finds that Americans favor small business and free enterprise even though their overall feelings of capitalism has changed compared to past years.
Job market slowdown means Federal Reserve will likely cut interest rates
If Trump administration officials wanted a blowout jobs report, they didn't get it. If Trump opponents wanted a jobs blow-up report, they didn't get it either.
States where unemployment claims are increasing the most
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, according to a new jobs report from the Labor Department.
Unemployment up as employers added just 22,000 jobs last month
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, worse than expected and the highest level since 2021.
In-N-Out, Trader Joes named among best employers in California: See the list
California favorites In-N-Out Burger and Trader Joe's ranked high among the top employers in the Golden State.
This popular mall chain is closing these 3 Bay Area stores, hundreds more nationwide
Among the 291 stores closing, California has the most with 25 locations anticipated to close.
On Labor Day, a look at the Bay Area's 'competitive' workforce and impact of AI
While the nation's unemployment rate is 4.2%, down slightly from a year ago, California's rate, at 5.5%, is slightly up. The hardest hit: white-collar workers.
Trump administration eyes tariff revenue to pay down nation's $32.7 trillion debt
The US collected more than $29 billion in tariff revenues in July, the highest monthly total so far this year.
Zach Bryan wraps 3rd weekend of music in SF's Golden Gate Park
For the third weekend in a row, music is filling San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
Wholesale prices surged in July, BLS says
The Federal Government put out a report today that concerns lenders and businesses worried about inflation, jobs and tariffs. The Producer Price Index rose sharply in the last month, and KTVU’s Tom Vacar joins us from a car dealership where tariffs guarantee higher prices.
Kodak says there's 'substantial doubt' it can stay in business
Photography pioneer that filed for bankruptcy in 2012 faces renewed financial challenges.