California to raise minimum wage in 2027
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a statewide minimum wage increase to $17.40 per hour starting January 1, 2027, driven by annual inflation adjustments.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a statewide minimum wage increase to $17.40 per hour starting January 1, 2027, driven by annual inflation adjustments.
DACA renewal delays leaving immigrants in limbo
Every two years, DACA recipients must renew their protected status. But many say applications that once took weeks are now taking months, leaving recipients vulnerable to losing their jobs, driver’s licenses, and temporary legal protections before new approvals arrive. Luis Cortes Romero, immigration attorney at Novo Legal Group, gives insight.
Every two years, DACA recipients must renew their protected status. But many say applications that once took weeks are now taking months, leaving recipients vulnerable to losing their jobs, driver’s licenses, and temporary legal protections before new approvals arrive. Luis Cortes Romero, immigration attorney at Novo Legal Group, gives insight.
These are the happiest industries to work in, according to new data
New data is revealing the careers with the happiest workers in America in 2026. See the list here.
New data is revealing the careers with the happiest workers in America in 2026. See the list here.
Petaluma mobile home park facing closure highlighting California's housing friction
The owner of Petaluma's low-income Little Woods Villa mobile home park is seeking to close the facility, arguing that rent control has made the business financially unviable.
The owner of Petaluma's low-income Little Woods Villa mobile home park is seeking to close the facility, arguing that rent control has made the business financially unviable.
What's costing the most on back-to-school school supplies
Families could spend more than $863 per child on back-to-school shopping this year. We’ll look at what’s driving the costs and where parents can find relief. Julia Wilson, KPMG Principal of Consumer and Retail Strategy, gives insight.
Families could spend more than $863 per child on back-to-school shopping this year. We’ll look at what’s driving the costs and where parents can find relief. Julia Wilson, KPMG Principal of Consumer and Retail Strategy, gives insight.
These are the best and worst states for healthcare in 2026, data suggests
While surging healthcare costs remain a burden for millions of Americans, a new report reveals that your location plays a role in how much you pay out-of-pocket for medical services.
While surging healthcare costs remain a burden for millions of Americans, a new report reveals that your location plays a role in how much you pay out-of-pocket for medical services.
Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause military strikes
Oil prices pulled back this weekend as tensions eased in the Middle East. This comes as both the United States and Iran held off on military actions.
Oil prices pulled back this weekend as tensions eased in the Middle East. This comes as both the United States and Iran held off on military actions.
Disney reportedly lays off hundreds of employees, Pixar hit hard despite blockbuster success
Disney laid off several hundred employees Tuesday morning across multiple divisions, with Pixar absorbing the largest share of the cuts.
Disney laid off several hundred employees Tuesday morning across multiple divisions, with Pixar absorbing the largest share of the cuts.
Buc-ee's reveals managers can earn up to $275K without college degree
Popular gas station chain Buc-ee's has sparked an online debate after displaying signs advertising employee pay, including salaries of up to $275,000 a year for some store managers without a college degree.
Popular gas station chain Buc-ee's has sparked an online debate after displaying signs advertising employee pay, including salaries of up to $275,000 a year for some store managers without a college degree.
Last-minute summer travel booking
Thinking about squeezing in one last getaway before fall? Even with gas prices climbing and the Iran conflict fueling uncertainty in the oil market, there people are still booking trips. Katy Nastro, a travel expert at Going, gives booking strategies.
Thinking about squeezing in one last getaway before fall? Even with gas prices climbing and the Iran conflict fueling uncertainty in the oil market, there people are still booking trips. Katy Nastro, a travel expert at Going, gives booking strategies.
Trump threatening further retaliation if Iran strikes Strait of Hormuz
The war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, according to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, experts warn the bill is likely much higher. Negah Angha, visiting fellow, at Kings College London., gives insight. Angha, is also a former senior advisor for the U.S. Department of State and the National Security Council.
The war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, according to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, experts warn the bill is likely much higher. Negah Angha, visiting fellow, at Kings College London., gives insight. Angha, is also a former senior advisor for the U.S. Department of State and the National Security Council.
Treasury intercepts nearly $99M in federal payments to deceased individuals under Trump fraud order
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has prevented nearly $99 million in federal payments from being disbursed to deceased individuals using a new verification system deployed under President Donald Trump's executive order targeting government fraud, waste and abuse.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has prevented nearly $99 million in federal payments from being disbursed to deceased individuals using a new verification system deployed under President Donald Trump's executive order targeting government fraud, waste and abuse.
Major grocery chain beats Walmart, Aldi in price war as shoppers hunt for checkout relief
A new price comparison of 15 grocery store staples found that this retailer had the cheapest overall basket, beating Walmart, Aldi and Albertsons.
A new price comparison of 15 grocery store staples found that this retailer had the cheapest overall basket, beating Walmart, Aldi and Albertsons.
Rob Skate Academy returns to The Barrel House
Rob Skate Academy is pulling up for live demos, best trick competitions, and prize giveaways at Drake's Barrel House on Sunday, July 26. Skaters of all levels are welcome.
Rob Skate Academy is pulling up for live demos, best trick competitions, and prize giveaways at Drake's Barrel House on Sunday, July 26. Skaters of all levels are welcome.
US average gas price rises above $4 a gallon again
Drivers are feeling a financial squeeze at the pump as the national average for a gallon of gasoline went over $4. The surging price eclipses last year's average, which had settled slightly over the $3 mark.
Drivers are feeling a financial squeeze at the pump as the national average for a gallon of gasoline went over $4. The surging price eclipses last year's average, which had settled slightly over the $3 mark.
This North Bay movie theater is a 'flashback in time' with a modern twist
Independent theaters, like one in Tiburon, are adopting innovative amenities and community events to recover from pandemic-era closures.
Independent theaters, like one in Tiburon, are adopting innovative amenities and community events to recover from pandemic-era closures.
Pizza chain to close up to 50 locations as sales slump
MTY Food Group CEO Eric Lefebvre various store locations at this pizza chain will close after nearly two years of turnaround efforts failed to deliver results.
MTY Food Group CEO Eric Lefebvre various store locations at this pizza chain will close after nearly two years of turnaround efforts failed to deliver results.
Persian Gulf tensions drive Bay Area gas prices higher
While global crude oil prices have fluctuated since the conflict began in February, experts warn that the upcoming depletion of emergency petroleum reserves could keep prices elevated.
While global crude oil prices have fluctuated since the conflict began in February, experts warn that the upcoming depletion of emergency petroleum reserves could keep prices elevated.
Tech, talent, and opportunity
If you are among the seven million plus people who are unemployed and looking for a job or just looking for something better than what you have now. Workplace experts say there's a shift happening that could lead to securing something better than a job or even a career. Chris Papa, founding partner of Jackson Lucas, a global executive search and organizational consulting firm, gives insight.
If you are among the seven million plus people who are unemployed and looking for a job or just looking for something better than what you have now. Workplace experts say there's a shift happening that could lead to securing something better than a job or even a career. Chris Papa, founding partner of Jackson Lucas, a global executive search and organizational consulting firm, gives insight.
Acting director for US intelligence announces new round of job cuts
Bill Pulte, the acting director of National Intelligence, announced on social media last week that the agency began a new wave of job cuts, but he declined to provide specific figures on how many positions are being eliminated.
Bill Pulte, the acting director of National Intelligence, announced on social media last week that the agency began a new wave of job cuts, but he declined to provide specific figures on how many positions are being eliminated.