Inflation relief checks going to residents in these states. See if you qualify
With inflation running near the highest level in 40 years, Republican and Democratic leaders in some states are offering stimulus payments to residents.
With inflation running near the highest level in 40 years, Republican and Democratic leaders in some states are offering stimulus payments to residents.
SF boutique highlights crafts made by people with special needs
The season of giving is here, and the Helper’s Artisans Boutique in San Francisco may be the perfect place to browse. But to many, the shop is a gift in itself.
The season of giving is here, and the Helper’s Artisans Boutique in San Francisco may be the perfect place to browse. But to many, the shop is a gift in itself.
Inflation hovered over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday
Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation.
Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation.
Holiday shopping expected to reach over $1 trillion as inflation surges
Holiday shopping is expected to increase by 7% to nearly $1.3 trillion, a new forecast says. Here’s how to stay on track with your finances this holiday season.
Holiday shopping is expected to increase by 7% to nearly $1.3 trillion, a new forecast says. Here’s how to stay on track with your finances this holiday season.
Black Friday taking a back seat to Small Business Saturday this year
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
City making Union Square more inviting for visitors, plans to court new types of businesses
San Francisco leaders say they're working hard to make Union Square a welcoming place for visitors. It's all part of a comprehensive plan to make the entire area inviting going into the holiday season.
San Francisco leaders say they're working hard to make Union Square a welcoming place for visitors. It's all part of a comprehensive plan to make the entire area inviting going into the holiday season.
Work visa may force laid-off tech employees to leave U.S.
Many smart, highly educated, motivated, and innovative people came to America on so-called H-1B visas, a magnet the U.S. Government created to attract the world's best talent.
Many smart, highly educated, motivated, and innovative people came to America on so-called H-1B visas, a magnet the U.S. Government created to attract the world's best talent.
Inflation pushes some Americans to skip Thanksgiving dinner this year: survey
Inflation and an uncertain economy have caused some Americans to skip Thanksgiving dinner this year, a recent survey said.
Inflation and an uncertain economy have caused some Americans to skip Thanksgiving dinner this year, a recent survey said.
How tough is California's jobs market really?
Don't let those high profile tech layoffs fool you about the Golden State's overall job market.
Don't let those high profile tech layoffs fool you about the Golden State's overall job market.
Musk tells remaining Twitter staff to go "hardcore" or leave
Musk fired much of Twitter's full-time workforce by email early this month.
Musk fired much of Twitter's full-time workforce by email early this month.
Inflation driving food insecurity during the holiday season season
Organizations and volunteers work to eradicate hunger as inflation drives food insecurity during the holiday season.
Organizations and volunteers work to eradicate hunger as inflation drives food insecurity during the holiday season.
Inflation slowdown? Not in some cities, where consumer prices still top 12%
One city, in particular, is seeing the highest inflation rate in the country, still above 12%.
One city, in particular, is seeing the highest inflation rate in the country, still above 12%.
San Francisco kicks off holiday shopping season in Union Square
With the lighting of the tree in Union Square San Francisco has kicked off the start of the holiday shopping season. The holiday spirit is in full swing in San Francisco's Union Square.
With the lighting of the tree in Union Square San Francisco has kicked off the start of the holiday shopping season. The holiday spirit is in full swing in San Francisco's Union Square.
Vaping company Juul cuts 400 jobs amid growing setbacks
Embattled vaping company Juul Labs announced hundreds of layoffs Thursday as the company weathers lawsuits, government bans and increasing competition for its electronic cigarettes.
Embattled vaping company Juul Labs announced hundreds of layoffs Thursday as the company weathers lawsuits, government bans and increasing competition for its electronic cigarettes.
US consumer inflation slowed to 7.7% in October
Consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October from a year earlier and 0.4% from September, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October from a year earlier and 0.4% from September, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Holiday tree lighting ceremony held in San Francisco Union Square
It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but in San Francisco there was a "three, two, one" countdown in Union Square to light the Macy's Holiday Tree.
It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but in San Francisco there was a "three, two, one" countdown in Union Square to light the Macy's Holiday Tree.
High-tech tug of war
Lawyer and former EDD director Michael Bernick said the more layoffs, means the more competition. There are currently 45,000 open high-tech jobs in California.
Lawyer and former EDD director Michael Bernick said the more layoffs, means the more competition. There are currently 45,000 open high-tech jobs in California.
Oakland longshoremen walk-off portends possible strike
The Port of Oakland faces looming problems amid labor unrest and a sudden work stoppage Wednesday.
The Port of Oakland faces looming problems amid labor unrest and a sudden work stoppage Wednesday.
US diesel supplier warns businesses to prepare for shortages, higher prices for consumers
The company suggests being aware of tank levels and not 'panic buying' fuel.
The company suggests being aware of tank levels and not 'panic buying' fuel.
Social Security benefits to rise by record amount in 2023: Check how much money you could receive
More than 64 million Americans collecting Social Security will receive the bigger payments beginning in January, the administration said.
More than 64 million Americans collecting Social Security will receive the bigger payments beginning in January, the administration said.