Mega Millions ticket worth $568,680 sold in California
The jackpot for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing is estimated at $150 million.
Mixologists kick off 'Oakland Style' to showcase the best of The Town
Oakland kicked off a series of events on Wednesday night, designed to attract people to the city. It's called "Oakland Style." It highlighted the best of what the city has to offer in cuisine, culture, and art. There was a new event this year. Organizers added a mixologist competition.
Social Security COLA 2025: Recipients to receive 2.5% increase next year
The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, was announced on Thursday. Here’s what to know.
Disneyland ticket prices increase - here's how much they cost
The most expensive single-day ticket to Disneyland is now a little over $200, while annual passes will increase by as much as 20%. The price hike applies to both Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure effective immediately.
HBO filmmaker believes he found bitcoin's creator, whose identity has been unknown
The identity of bitcoin's inventor has been a mystery, but the creator of a new HBO documentary believes he may have uncovered the person's identity.
Bay Area heat wave: How high will energy bills spike from the record temperatures?
Air conditioners across the Bay Area have been blasting for days amid the record-breaking heat wave, and many residents can expect their next energy bill to reflect that. But just in time, a PG&E credit is on its way that will help offset soaring bills.
California's Prop 33 explained: Rent control measure and its impact on renters, landlords
Proposition 33 addresses rent control in California – or at least how much authority local government has over rent control. Here's what to know.
Here’s how much money is needed to be considered middle class in every state
Income levels required to be considered middle-class varied significantly depending on where a person lived, according to the new study.
Mega Millions ticket price going up
Big changes are coming to the popular Mega Millions lottery game, including the cost of a ticket more than doubling.
Some Pyrex buyers could be eligible for a refund from the FTC
Thousands of people who purchased Pyrex measuring cups may be eligible for refunds from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
New jobs blow away experts' forecasts
Though the vast majority of economists and analysts saw the U.S. gaining about 144,000 new jobs in September, the actual number blew those estimates away at 254,000.
Bill Gates no longer among 10 wealthiest billionaires in the world: Here’s who made list
This is the first time Bill Gates has fallen out of the world’s top ten richest people since 1991.
$266K salary needed to live 'comfortably' in this Bay Area city, report says
A new report ranks cities where you need a certain salary to live comfortably in the largest cities in the U.S.
Disneyland announces $50 kids ticket offer for limited time only
The special ticket offer is valid for visits Jan. 7 to Mar. 20, 2025.
Here's how much money you need to live comfortably in America's biggest cities
If you are considering moving to a new location, here’s what you will need to earn to enjoy a nice quality of life in these areas.
JCPenney to hire more than 10,000 workers this holiday season
JCPenney is hiring more than 10,000 seasonal workers nationwide ahead of the holiday season. Here are the other companies looking for seasonal employees.
Port strike panic buying? Costco toilet paper frenzy making the rounds on social media
Videos posted online claim that toilet paper is sold out at Costco stores from Arizona and Colorado to New Jersey.
California gas settlement payments: See if you qualify
California drivers may be entitled to a settlement payment after the state reached a settlement with gas trading firms over price gouging allegations.
Home heating costs to increase this winter; here's how much
With the prices to heat your home expected to spike during the winter months, this is how much you could be paying in your area.
Top US states where you're most likely to discover gold today
Discover which U.S. states offer the best chances of striking gold. With California leading the way, see where amateur prospectors and professionals alike can find the richest gold deposits across the nation.