Ferry service part of infrastructure improvements coming to SF's Treasure Island
In just a matter of months a new ferry service will be launching, taking passengers to and from Treasure Island. This is just part of the major changes coming to the island in the next few years.
In just a matter of months a new ferry service will be launching, taking passengers to and from Treasure Island. This is just part of the major changes coming to the island in the next few years.
Supply chain crisis at California ports could sink holiday gifts
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked an online shopping surge, causing a supply chain crisis and bottleneck at California's ports. It is all threatening the holiday shopping season.
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked an online shopping surge, causing a supply chain crisis and bottleneck at California's ports. It is all threatening the holiday shopping season.
As Oakland expands guaranteed income program, early recipients call it success
One of the largest guaranteed income pilots in the country was launched in Oakland in June. The first phase includes 300 eligible families from East Oakland. Over the next 18 months, they'll receive $500 a month, no strings attached. Two families spoke to us about what it means.
One of the largest guaranteed income pilots in the country was launched in Oakland in June. The first phase includes 300 eligible families from East Oakland. Over the next 18 months, they'll receive $500 a month, no strings attached. Two families spoke to us about what it means.
BART could exhaust federal relief funds, face 9-figure deficits by 2024, budget officials say
BART could face nine-figure budget deficits as soon as the 2023-2024 fiscal year without a significant increase in its operating revenue, the transit agency's budget officials said Thursday.
BART could face nine-figure budget deficits as soon as the 2023-2024 fiscal year without a significant increase in its operating revenue, the transit agency's budget officials said Thursday.
US unemployment claims drop to pandemic low of 281,000
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 281,000, the lowest since mid-March 2020.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 281,000, the lowest since mid-March 2020.
Gas prices will continue to climb, but how much?
Yes, gas prices have skyrocketed in the last month and most consumers feel helpless but to pay it. Why? The recovering economy has spiked demand and gas prices at a time the oil and refinery industries have been slow to respond.
Yes, gas prices have skyrocketed in the last month and most consumers feel helpless but to pay it. Why? The recovering economy has spiked demand and gas prices at a time the oil and refinery industries have been slow to respond.
Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply
While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.
While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's dire warning: 'Hyperinflation' will soon 'change everything'
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has issued a warning about hyperinflation, saying it "is going to change everything."
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has issued a warning about hyperinflation, saying it "is going to change everything."
Unemployment claims in California rise sharply
Last week California unemployment claims rose steeply to some than 80,700. That represents almost a third of the entire nation's claims, well above the state's proportion of the country's workforce.
Last week California unemployment claims rose steeply to some than 80,700. That represents almost a third of the entire nation's claims, well above the state's proportion of the country's workforce.
Gas prices: Regular unleaded hits $7.59 in California town, report says
The Gorda station is known to have some of the highest prices in the country
The Gorda station is known to have some of the highest prices in the country
Latest data shows California hiring slowed in September; jobless rate at 7.5%
California's historic rate of hiring slowed down in September as the state added 47,400 new jobs. California had averaged more than 100,000 new jobs monthly since February.
California's historic rate of hiring slowed down in September as the state added 47,400 new jobs. California had averaged more than 100,000 new jobs monthly since February.
Campbell teachers hold rally for cost of living pay raise
Teachers in the Campbell Union High School District picketed Thursday night ahead of a school board meeting demanding a cost of living raise.
Teachers in the Campbell Union High School District picketed Thursday night ahead of a school board meeting demanding a cost of living raise.
US unemployment claims fall to 290,000, a new pandemic low
Unemployment claims in the U.S. reached another pandemic low last week, declining to 290,000.
Unemployment claims in the U.S. reached another pandemic low last week, declining to 290,000.
Supply chain problem hits school cafeterias
Thanks to recent and visionary education/nutrition programs, schools are as much eating places as learning places. But, that now comes with the added burden of making sure schools can get enough food and supplies to do the job.
Thanks to recent and visionary education/nutrition programs, schools are as much eating places as learning places. But, that now comes with the added burden of making sure schools can get enough food and supplies to do the job.
Facebook 'metaverse': Company to hire 10K in EU to build futuristic platform
Facebook will hire 10,000 European workers to build “the metaverse,” a futuristic platform for connecting online using augmented and virtual reality.
Facebook will hire 10,000 European workers to build “the metaverse,” a futuristic platform for connecting online using augmented and virtual reality.
Millions of capable workers are choosing not to participate in the labor force
Where have all the workers gone? That is the perplexing question in much of the U.S. and especially here in the Golden State.
Where have all the workers gone? That is the perplexing question in much of the U.S. and especially here in the Golden State.
US Airlines brace for tough holiday season, busy 2022
The US airline industry faces a tough holiday season as travelers are expected to return to airports at near pre-pandemic levels.
The US airline industry faces a tough holiday season as travelers are expected to return to airports at near pre-pandemic levels.
Climate change: US report targets economic risks from extreme weather
A new White House report addresses how the U.S. economy could be affected by climate change, including extreme heat, flooding, storms and wildfires.
A new White House report addresses how the U.S. economy could be affected by climate change, including extreme heat, flooding, storms and wildfires.
US unemployment claims fall to lowest level of COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. unemployment claims dropped 36,000 to 293,000 last week, the lowest level since the start of the pandemic, the Labor Department said.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped 36,000 to 293,000 last week, the lowest level since the start of the pandemic, the Labor Department said.
Biden deal to ease bottleneck of goods coming into ports will test current infrastructure
Port workers in Southern California can expect overtime because a a new agreement brokered by President Biden to get congested ports moving 24/7 to address shipping backlogs and to ensure things are running more smoothly in time for the holidays.
Port workers in Southern California can expect overtime because a a new agreement brokered by President Biden to get congested ports moving 24/7 to address shipping backlogs and to ensure things are running more smoothly in time for the holidays.