Biden hosts APEC dinner, as San Francisco rolls out red carpet and blue lights

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted the official Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit Dinner in San Francisco on Thursday night, with trumpets and fanfare despite a sudden downpour of rain at the Palace of the Legion of Honor. Along the streets, a child with an American flag waited for President Biden's motorcade.  

Ratepayers share frustration over PG&E rate hike

CPUC voted on PG&E's “massive” rate hike. It also approved a proposal to take away many benefits given to solar power system owners to increase utility company incomes even further. 

APEC impacting people beyond Bay Area and 21 member economies

Bright lights and a beautiful city skyline in San Francisco showed the city by the bay at its scenic best on Tuesday, as visitors to the APEC Summit gathered for another night of meetings and receptions.

APEC arrives in SF, turning the spotlight on the city

Receptions welcoming the APEC summit to San Francisco on Monday signal that this gathering of world leaders has started. 

San Francisco Chinatown welcomes APEC with special events

San Francisco Chinatown rolled out the welcome mat ahead of the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit with a series of special events, including a night market Friday evening. 

Former East Bay lawyer convicted of embezzling from 2006 fire victims

An attorney formerly of Alamo was convicted Tuesday in Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez of embezzling $400,000 from clients he represented against PG&E for damages from a 2006 fire.   

What is APEC?: summit brings global politics to San Francisco

The eyes of the world will be on San Francisco for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, the largest gathering of world leaders in the city since the end of WWII.

IRS sets new tax brackets, standard deduction for 2024

The IRS makes such adjustments annually, but in times of inflation, the increases are more significant and impactful for taxpayers.

SF Union Square businesses hope holiday tree is a beacon for better times

With the push of a button, Macy's 83-foot Great Tree lit up San Francisco's Union Square, kicking off the start of the holiday shopping season.

APEC security causing transportation constraints for residents

APEC is expected to draw more than 20,000 visitors and an estimated $53 million, but it's also expected to create some inconveniences for those living, working or traveling near the venues set to host.