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.
Elon Musk reportedly ordering layoffs at Twitter this weekend
Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk, could be ordering layoffs at the social media giant as soon this weekend, according to the New York Times.
Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk, could be ordering layoffs at the social media giant as soon this weekend, according to the New York Times.
Is inflation on the way out? Evidence suggests maybe so
There is evidence that suggests that we may have already been through the worst of inflation.
There is evidence that suggests that we may have already been through the worst of inflation.
New hiring in California takes a dive
California's employment picture appears to be dimming a bit. Here's why.
California's employment picture appears to be dimming a bit. Here's why.
This is your guide to San Francisco Restaurant Week 2022
San Francisco's 2022 restaurant week is here. For one week restaurants across the city will offer multi-course meals for brunch, lunch and dinner at a fixed, discounted rate.
San Francisco's 2022 restaurant week is here. For one week restaurants across the city will offer multi-course meals for brunch, lunch and dinner at a fixed, discounted rate.
California inflation relief: next round of payments going out
California residents looking for their inflation debt relief payments may find the money deposited in their account this week.
California residents looking for their inflation debt relief payments may find the money deposited in their account this week.
Bay Area home prices continue decline
A staple of the Bay Area’s economic strength is faltering as the median home price in the region and across California has dropped.
A staple of the Bay Area’s economic strength is faltering as the median home price in the region and across California has dropped.
Tesla Q3 report reveals company more than doubled profit from a year ago
The Austin, Texas, electric vehicle and solar panel maker said it made $3.29 billion from July through September. Revenue rose 56% to a record $21.45 billion.
The Austin, Texas, electric vehicle and solar panel maker said it made $3.29 billion from July through September. Revenue rose 56% to a record $21.45 billion.
Continued inflation suggests recession is coming, professor predicts
Inflation keeps robbing Americans and those of most other nations of buying power. But the U.S. still doing better than most.
Inflation keeps robbing Americans and those of most other nations of buying power. But the U.S. still doing better than most.
Biden to release up to 15 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve
President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve Wednesday as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations.
President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve Wednesday as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations.
AriZona iced tea co-founder doubles down on 99-cent price: report
Don Vultaggio, chairman and co-founder of AriZona Beverages, wants to reportedly keep the 99-cent iced tea the same price because it's "something that customers rely on."
Don Vultaggio, chairman and co-founder of AriZona Beverages, wants to reportedly keep the 99-cent iced tea the same price because it's "something that customers rely on."
Jobless claims rise, perhaps as side effect of inflation
Jobless claims rose last week slightly higher than experts expected.
Jobless claims rose last week slightly higher than experts expected.
Concerns over whether U.S. headed for another recession
Some may be wondering whether the economy is about to have some sort of epic reversal given several factors, from inflation to supply chain issues to food prices, just to name a few.
Some may be wondering whether the economy is about to have some sort of epic reversal given several factors, from inflation to supply chain issues to food prices, just to name a few.
Hulu raises subscription prices for both ad-supported, ad-free tiers
Disney reported a total of 46.2 million Hulu subscribers at the end of its third quarter in August.
Disney reported a total of 46.2 million Hulu subscribers at the end of its third quarter in August.