Ikea to open downtown San Francisco location as other retailers flee
Ikea will open a new store location in Downtown San Francisco on Wednesday, despite other retailers closing up shop from the allegedly troubled business area.
MacKenzie Scott gave 24 nonprofits $146 million in the first half of 2023
The gifts total $146 million and range from $1 million to $15 million.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? 15-year terms at 6.25 percent | August 18, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 18, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
San Jose approves labor deal, avoiding worker strike
The San Jose City Council on Tuesday approved the conceptual terms of an agreement to head off a strike by thousands of city workers.
Former OPD chief files legal claim alleging Mayor Thao retaliated against him
Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong has lodged a legal claim against the City of Oakland, alleging that his firing was an act of retaliation by Mayor Sheng Thao and other city officials.
Taylor Swift boosted Silicon Valley economy by $33 million
Swiftie or not, pop star Taylor Swift is undeniably a money magnet -- and new financial figures show a massive boost for Silicon Valley's economy from the artist's two-day stop at Levi's Stadium.
Today’s mortgage rates are rising, use shorter terms to save the most | August 14, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 14, 2023, which are largely trending up from Friday.
Shopper shocked by nearly $2,800 grocery bill: ‘Panic mode’
An Ohio woman was shocked when what was meant to be a routine order for a few hundred dollars of groceries from Kroger turned into a nearly $2,800 bill.
Burger King cook who didn't miss work for 27 years gets $400K in online donations to retire after viral post
A Burger King employee received almost half a million dollars through GoFundMe in response to a video of him commemorating 27 years without missing a day of work, a feat that many felt his company did not appropriately celebrate.
Chipotle customer reveals how she gets extra food for under $10: 'The bowl will be gigantic'
A childcare worker from Virginia has gone viral for sharing how she maximizes the amount of food she gets when she orders food from Chipotle Mexican Grill, and the fast-casual restaurant chain has confirmed to FOX Business that the hack is legit.
Outside Lands underway, meaning big bucks for several San Francisco businesses
Surrounding neighborhoods see economic boon from SF's Outside Lands concert in Golden Gate Park
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried jailed; judge says crypto mogul tampered with witnesses
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been sent to jail after a bail hearing in New York City.
Today’s biggest mortgage savings? 10-year terms at 6 percent | August 9, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 9, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
IKEA store in San Francisco sets an opening date
IKEA, the Swedish retailer, now says it plans to open its first San Francisco store on August 23.
US inflation has cooled, but getting it down to the Fed's target rate will be the toughest mile
Squeezing out the last bit of excess inflation and reducing it to the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate is expected to be a much harder and slower grind.
Today’s biggest mortgage savings? 10- and 15-year terms at 6.125 percent | August 8, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 8, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Santa Clara County will pay drug addicts to get clean
Santa Clara County is trying a unique way to intervene in drug addiction by doling out gift cards.
Connecticut man allegedly cheated Home Depot with $300,000 door-return scam
A Connecticut man allegedly defrauded Home Depot of nearly $300,000 with a non-receipted return scheme, federal prosecutors say.
San Francisco Catholic archdiocese may declare bankruptcy over child abuse lawsuits, archbishop says
The Catholic archbishop of San Francisco says the Archdiocese may seek bankruptcy protection because of claims for child sexual abuse filed against it.
Auto warranty robocaller hit with nearly $300M fine from FCC
The enterprise, which did business under a slew of names, is accused of dialing numbers included on the National Do Not Call Registry, among other serious violations.