San Francisco Muni faces 'fiscal cliff'

San Francisco's Muni is among the Bay Area's transit agencies facing unprecedented financial challenges.

'Real leader': Biden nominates Julie Su as next US labor secretary

Julie Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.

Research shows San Francisco slow to recover from pandemic, remote tech work major factor

The Pandemic Recovery Index shows San Francisco ranks 24th out of the 25 largest economic regions in the country. San Jose fared much better, coming in at number 16. 

California job market: Is a cold front coming in?

Evidence is mounting that changes in the California job market may be catching up with years of unfettered success and job growth. It is a very mixed situation.

Plunging natural gas prices eases inflation concerns

Natural gas accounts for nearly 25% of residential energy needs, making it a big driver in last year’s worst bout of inflation in 40 years.

White House says GOP plans would add $3 trillion to national debt

The White House is charging the GOP with hypocrisy for favoring tax policies that could push the accumulated $31.4 trillion national debt higher.

Couples fess up to cheating financially in new study

40% of Americans married or living with a partner admit to lying or hiding money, according to a Bankrate.com survey.

Marin will soon have only one camera shop: A sign of the times

A beloved camera shop in Mill Valley will close its doors Sunday afternoon in Mill Valley after an almost half-century run.

Disney to cut 7,000 jobs part of company restructuring, CEO Bob Iger announces

The Walt Disney Company will slash 7,000 jobs in an effort to cut costs and will be restructured into three core business segments, CEO Bob Iger revealed Wednesday during the company's first-quarter earnings call. 

California farmers trying to assess damage after massive winter storms

Farmers in California, who had been hoping for an end to the drought, are now trying to deal with flooded fields and damaged crops after this winter's massive rains.

Is tipping getting out of control? Most consumers say yes

As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.