Chevron's L.A. Refinery fire could affect you at the pump
Investigators are inspecting the now cooling Chevron El Segundo Refinery after an explosive fire swept through one of its key processing units that might impact prices for auto, truck and aviation fuels.
Investigators are inspecting the now cooling Chevron El Segundo Refinery after an explosive fire swept through one of its key processing units that might impact prices for auto, truck and aviation fuels.
Government shut down takes toll on federal workers
The government shutdown is taking its toll on workers who say they are unsure if or when the next paycheck will arrive.
The government shutdown is taking its toll on workers who say they are unsure if or when the next paycheck will arrive.
$1 Trump coin could be minted next year for America's 250th birthday
The draft design of the coin features Trump’s profile on one side of the coin.
The draft design of the coin features Trump’s profile on one side of the coin.
Ross Dress for Less to expand in Martinez
Ross Stores, Inc., operator of the largest off-price retail chain in the United States, announced on Thursday that a new Ross Dress for Less Martinez store will open as part of a broader wave of new stores opening nationwide.
Ross Stores, Inc., operator of the largest off-price retail chain in the United States, announced on Thursday that a new Ross Dress for Less Martinez store will open as part of a broader wave of new stores opening nationwide.
How the government shutdown will impact the economy
The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.
The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.
Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
Social Security October payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in October.
The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in October.
San Francisco city leaders look to boost tourism from China
San Francisco city leaders are working to bring Chinese visitors back to the city.
San Francisco city leaders are working to bring Chinese visitors back to the city.
California has highest poverty rate in the nation, tied with Louisiana
New figures show California had the highest poverty rate in the country, tying with Louisiana, and researchers warned that current federal policies threaten to make the situation worse.
New figures show California had the highest poverty rate in the country, tying with Louisiana, and researchers warned that current federal policies threaten to make the situation worse.
Government Shutdown 2025: How Bay Area would be affected
For hundreds of thousands of federal workers in California, the prospect of a prolonged government shutdown is causing stress and frustration, as Congress continues to face deep divisions that have both Republicans and Democrats refusing to budge on issues that are polarizing the nation.
For hundreds of thousands of federal workers in California, the prospect of a prolonged government shutdown is causing stress and frustration, as Congress continues to face deep divisions that have both Republicans and Democrats refusing to budge on issues that are polarizing the nation.
Who is Charlie Javice? Frank startup founder going to prison
Charlie Javice found herself in a legal dispute with JPMorgan Chase after they bought her student financial aid company, Frank, for $175 million. Here’s what the court says happened.
Charlie Javice found herself in a legal dispute with JPMorgan Chase after they bought her student financial aid company, Frank, for $175 million. Here’s what the court says happened.
California farmers could fall to tariffs, costing the state's economy
California is golden no more when it comes to China, which is buying fewer agricultural imports from Golden State farmers.
California is golden no more when it comes to China, which is buying fewer agricultural imports from Golden State farmers.
EV tax credit to expire September 30
In a major hit to the auto industry, the Trump administration's so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is killing the $7,500 federal tax credit on purchases of electric vehicles at the end of the month.
In a major hit to the auto industry, the Trump administration's so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is killing the $7,500 federal tax credit on purchases of electric vehicles at the end of the month.
Poll: Streaming overtaking theaters for movie watching
U.S. moviegoers are opting to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading to a theater, according to a new poll.
U.S. moviegoers are opting to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading to a theater, according to a new poll.
Gen Z faces harsh financial reality as credit scores plunge to dangerous record lows across America
Experts warn that pandemic spending, student loan delinquencies and poor money habits have left young Americans vulnerable to a lifetime of higher costs and fewer choices.
Experts warn that pandemic spending, student loan delinquencies and poor money habits have left young Americans vulnerable to a lifetime of higher costs and fewer choices.
RadioShack, Pier 1 Imports owners accused of operating $112 million Ponzi scheme
The SEC accused Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez of misleading investors about the struggling retail brands' performance.
The SEC accused Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez of misleading investors about the struggling retail brands' performance.
Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Social Security to stop issuing paper checks: What to know
Electronic payments will officially begin on Sept. 30.
Electronic payments will officially begin on Sept. 30.
San Francisco opens entertainment zone in Union Square, as new businesses invest in downtown
San Francisco's newest entertainment zone opened in the Union Square neighborhood Thursday night. It comes amid some encouraging news about economic development downtown.
San Francisco's newest entertainment zone opened in the Union Square neighborhood Thursday night. It comes amid some encouraging news about economic development downtown.
What the Fed's rate cuts mean for Bay Area small businesses
The Federal Reserve cut rates this week -- but what does that mean for local businesses and consumers?
The Federal Reserve cut rates this week -- but what does that mean for local businesses and consumers?