Apple settlement: Owners of some iPhone models could get $95
Apple agreed to a massive multimillion dollar settlement for a class-action lawsuit in a deal that means owners may receive up to $95 for each eligible iPhone device. Here’s what you need to know.
Apple agreed to a massive multimillion dollar settlement for a class-action lawsuit in a deal that means owners may receive up to $95 for each eligible iPhone device. Here’s what you need to know.
California billionaires could face one-time tax to fund healthcare emergency
A proposed November ballot initiative seeks a one-time 5% emergency tax on the net worth of Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.
A proposed November ballot initiative seeks a one-time 5% emergency tax on the net worth of Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.
State Farm fined by California regulators over wildfire claim violations
The California Department of Insurance has sanctioned State Farm for more than 400 violations related to wildfire claims in Pacific Palisades and Altadena.
The California Department of Insurance has sanctioned State Farm for more than 400 violations related to wildfire claims in Pacific Palisades and Altadena.
DOJ confirms antitrust probe of major meatpackers over beef price inflation
The Justice Department confirmed its active investigation of potential antitrust violations in U.S. cattle and beef markets, reviewing more than 3 million documents and interviewing industry participants as federal officials scrutinize whether highly concentrated meatpacking power has contributed to high beef prices.
The Justice Department confirmed its active investigation of potential antitrust violations in U.S. cattle and beef markets, reviewing more than 3 million documents and interviewing industry participants as federal officials scrutinize whether highly concentrated meatpacking power has contributed to high beef prices.
US restaurant sales fall as Iran war drives up gas prices
With pain at the gas pump reaching new highs due to U.S.-Iran tensions, many consumers are pulling back on dining out. Major restaurant brands report falling revenue as households pivot to cost-saving measures to offset rising daily expenses.
With pain at the gas pump reaching new highs due to U.S.-Iran tensions, many consumers are pulling back on dining out. Major restaurant brands report falling revenue as households pivot to cost-saving measures to offset rising daily expenses.
GameStop makes $56 billion bid to buy eBay
GameStop launched a bid to purchase eBay in a proposed merger CEO Ryan Cohen believes can transform the companies into a major competitor for Amazon.
GameStop launched a bid to purchase eBay in a proposed merger CEO Ryan Cohen believes can transform the companies into a major competitor for Amazon.
Sony PlayStation lawsuit: Gamers may qualify for $7.85M settlement — What to know
Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to a proposed $7.85 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging it inflated prices for digital games.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to a proposed $7.85 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging it inflated prices for digital games.
Clinique and M.A.C.-owner Estée Lauder to cut 3,000 more jobs, mainly at its stores
Estée Lauder revealed this week thousands of more job cuts are in the works as the company continues its restructuring effort. The announcement came Friday as the company also increased its annual profit forecast, sending shares higher in pre-market trading.
Estée Lauder revealed this week thousands of more job cuts are in the works as the company continues its restructuring effort. The announcement came Friday as the company also increased its annual profit forecast, sending shares higher in pre-market trading.
Federal minimum wage could reach $25: What to know
A coalition of more than 100 labor, civil rights, and advocacy groups is backing new federal legislation to raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour.
A coalition of more than 100 labor, civil rights, and advocacy groups is backing new federal legislation to raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour.
National Nurses Week 2026: Deals and discounts
Some restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate National Nurses Week, which runs May 6-12.
Some restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate National Nurses Week, which runs May 6-12.
Bay Area gas prices skyrocketing; new record could be set within days
Gas and diesel prices are surging across California with no sign of relief in sight for months.
Gas and diesel prices are surging across California with no sign of relief in sight for months.
California job growth gains momentum in March, led by healthcare sector
California added 28,700 payroll jobs in March, with the vast majority of those gains occurring within the healthcare industry.
California added 28,700 payroll jobs in March, with the vast majority of those gains occurring within the healthcare industry.
Tens of millions of taxpayers may be owed IRS refunds from COVID-era
Tens of millions of American taxpayers may be entitled to refunds or reduced penalties and interest due to delayed filing deadlines during the COVID-19 emergency declaration.
Tens of millions of American taxpayers may be entitled to refunds or reduced penalties and interest due to delayed filing deadlines during the COVID-19 emergency declaration.
National Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and discounts
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
'A Great Good Place for Books' in Oakland to close after more than 20 years
A longtime independent bookstore in the Oakland hills will close in the coming weeks due to financial challenges and changing customer habits.
A longtime independent bookstore in the Oakland hills will close in the coming weeks due to financial challenges and changing customer habits.
US national debt surpasses size of the economy for first time since World War II
The U.S. national debt has now surpassed the size of the U.S. economy, a historic threshold that hasn't been crossed since the conclusion of World War II.
The U.S. national debt has now surpassed the size of the U.S. economy, a historic threshold that hasn't been crossed since the conclusion of World War II.
Novato small businesses unite to fight rising costs of inflation, oil shock
Small business owners in Novato gathered to strengthen networking and collaboration in response to rising costs and economic pressures.
Small business owners in Novato gathered to strengthen networking and collaboration in response to rising costs and economic pressures.
San Jose high school first in nation to pilot new AP financial literacy courses
Silver Creek High School in San Jose is among the first in the country to field test the College Board’s new AP Career Kickstart program.
Silver Creek High School in San Jose is among the first in the country to field test the College Board’s new AP Career Kickstart program.
Parishioners seek new spiritual homes as East Bay Catholic church closures loom
For the 530,000 parishioners in the Diocese of Oakland, a looming restructuring is becoming a major test of faith. More than a dozen Catholic churches across the East Bay are now slated to close their doors permanently.
For the 530,000 parishioners in the Diocese of Oakland, a looming restructuring is becoming a major test of faith. More than a dozen Catholic churches across the East Bay are now slated to close their doors permanently.
No workplace retirement plan? Trump's new site aims to change that
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.