San Jose Flea Market vendors fearful about their future
The San Jose Planning Commission is set to vote on new plans for an urban village around the Berryessa BART station. It could impact the historic San Jose Flea Market. Long-time vendors are concerned about their livelihoods.
Small restaurant jobs not protected under California's "Right to Recall" law
Labor organizers tell KTVU that many restaurant workers are not being called back in order of seniority, or sometimes at all, despite a new law protecting other similar jobs.
Ohio to award $1M each to 5 adults who received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
What you need to know about putting a teen driver on your car insurance
Wondering whether to add your teen to your car insurance policy? Let this guide help you decide.
Why you should keep paying your federal student loans despite COVID-19 relief
Getting out of debt faster has advantages.
Free credit reports have been extended; here’s why it’s important to check yours regularly
Checking your credit could save you from identity theft.
Gas prices in Bay Area to increase, but not because of Colonial Pipeline
The ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline is suspending fuel operations along the East Coast. Experts say it will not affect the Bay Area or the West Coast.
COVID-19 traveler refunds: Senators urge airlines to refund $10B in canceled flights
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
Major US pipeline hit by ransomware attack could be back online by week’s end
The operator of a major U.S. pipeline hit by a cyberattack said Monday that it hopes to have service mostly restored by the end of the week.
Despite strong job market, new grads face increased competition
As job openings grow above pre-pandemic levels, new college grads will find that there are many options available. This year's graduating class is also poised for better prospects than the class of 2020 saw.
Average US price of gas jumps 6 cents per gallon to $3.02, up $1.05 from year ago
The highest average price in the nation right now is $4.16 a gallon in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lowest average is $2.55 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Mother's Day spending could help boost post-COVID economy
Sunday is Mother’s Day and this year, the love shown to moms around the Bay Area will do more than make them blush. It’ll also help the burgeoning COVID recovery.
Chamber of Commerce calls for end to enhanced jobless aid
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
Biden says economic recovery a marathon, not a sprint amid weak jobs report
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
Twitter introduces Tip Jar, allowing users to send money to others
Twitter on Thursday unveiled a brand new feature called Tip Jar, which allows users to send money through the app to creators.
Here's why using a savings account for a down payment on a house is a smart money move
Saving money for a down payment is a challenging step toward homeownership. Thankfully, a high-yield savings account can help you maximize your savings so you can reach your house down payment goal faster.
In new pandemic low, unemployment numbers fall to 498,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
5 ways to pay for a home office remodel
Need a home office? Here are a few ways you can pay for the workspace.
6 ways to spot student loan forgiveness scams
Student loan relief scammers are enticing students with loan forgiveness and false promises. If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Find out how to spot these 6 scams.
Uber sees jump in demand for deliveries during first quarter of 2021
Uber saw record demand in the first quarter as its food delivery business grew while lockdowns ended and more customers hailed rides


















