IRS to test free online tax-filing platform in 13 US states
The IRS will test drive a new online free-file tax return platform in 2024, an idea that has generated both support and criticism for years.
The IRS will test drive a new online free-file tax return platform in 2024, an idea that has generated both support and criticism for years.
LinkedIn announces new layoffs in second round of cuts this year
Employment-focused social networking site LinkedIn on Monday announced it will cut 668 jobs, affecting roughly 3% of its global workforce.
Employment-focused social networking site LinkedIn on Monday announced it will cut 668 jobs, affecting roughly 3% of its global workforce.
Reese's under scrutiny as sweepstakes promotion raises legal concerns
Reese’s may be in violation of state and federal laws with its new sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups.
Reese’s may be in violation of state and federal laws with its new sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups.
A $1.4M speeding ticket surprised a Georgia man before officials clarified the situation
A Georgia man was left reeling after receiving a $1.4 million speeding ticket, but city officials say the figure was just a placeholder, not the actual fine.
A Georgia man was left reeling after receiving a $1.4 million speeding ticket, but city officials say the figure was just a placeholder, not the actual fine.
Chipotle plans to raise menu prices again
Chipotle is raising its prices for the fourth time in the last two years.
Chipotle is raising its prices for the fourth time in the last two years.
Winning numbers drawn for $1.73B Powerball jackpot, Oct. 11
Are YOU ready to be a billionaire? Powerball's $1.73 billion lottery drawing was held late Wednesday night.
Are YOU ready to be a billionaire? Powerball's $1.73 billion lottery drawing was held late Wednesday night.
Economic burden may stem from Israel war
While Israel is 7,400 miles from here, the consequences of war, to one degree or another, will affect the American and Bay Area economies.
While Israel is 7,400 miles from here, the consequences of war, to one degree or another, will affect the American and Bay Area economies.
New upscale restaurant opens in downtown San Jose as economic recovery continues
Rollati Ristorante is managed by the bar and restaurant group Vine Hospitality, which has served the Bay Area for about 30 years.
Rollati Ristorante is managed by the bar and restaurant group Vine Hospitality, which has served the Bay Area for about 30 years.
Domino's launches 'emergency pizza' program: Free pizza when needed
Domino's is now giving customers the opportunity to take part in a new "emergency pizza" program for those times when it's most "needed."
Domino's is now giving customers the opportunity to take part in a new "emergency pizza" program for those times when it's most "needed."
Dwayne Johnson apologizes over Maui wildfire fund donation request
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is responding to backlash he received after asking his social media followers to donate to his Maui wildfire fund this summer.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is responding to backlash he received after asking his social media followers to donate to his Maui wildfire fund this summer.
Hardee's employees accused of stealing from customers to bail out jail inmates
Fast-food workers at a Hardee's in Michigan City, Indiana, stand accused of embezzling funds from customers to facilitate the release of jail inmates.
Fast-food workers at a Hardee's in Michigan City, Indiana, stand accused of embezzling funds from customers to facilitate the release of jail inmates.
Forbes 400 richest Americans: See all the multi-billionaires who live in your state
With a net worth of $251 billion, Elon Musk topped the list for the second year in a row.
With a net worth of $251 billion, Elon Musk topped the list for the second year in a row.
Powerball jackpot hits $1.4B as prize continues to grow – and so do the taxes the winner will owe
Wednesday's drawing was the 33rd consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner since the Powerball was last won on July 19.
Wednesday's drawing was the 33rd consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner since the Powerball was last won on July 19.
New pop-up shops aim to address downtown San Francisco's vacant storefront problem
A new San Francisco city program, ‘Vacant to Vibrant’, is hoping to fill some of the downtown areas large number of vacant storefronts, and bring new foot traffic to the area. Bay Area non-profit SF New Deal, which helped spearhead the program, is helping 17 new pop-up shops open their doors on Friday.
A new San Francisco city program, ‘Vacant to Vibrant’, is hoping to fill some of the downtown areas large number of vacant storefronts, and bring new foot traffic to the area. Bay Area non-profit SF New Deal, which helped spearhead the program, is helping 17 new pop-up shops open their doors on Friday.
Biden planning to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in San Francisco: Report
President Biden reportedly has plans to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping next month in California.
President Biden reportedly has plans to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping next month in California.
Student loan repayment: Nearly half of Americans with college debt to cut essential spending
With student loan payments underway after the federal pause ended, many Americans are cutting back on essentials to make ends meet, MassMutual found. But Biden’s student loan relief initiatives aim to help borrowers now.
With student loan payments underway after the federal pause ended, many Americans are cutting back on essentials to make ends meet, MassMutual found. But Biden’s student loan relief initiatives aim to help borrowers now.
Kaiser Permanente workers mark 1st day of 3-day strike over 'unsafe staffing levels'
75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers walked off the job nationwide on Wednesday after the health system and unionized employees failed to reach a new contract agreement.
75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers walked off the job nationwide on Wednesday after the health system and unionized employees failed to reach a new contract agreement.
Two Powerball tickets worth over $1 million sold in California
Are you a millionaire? As Powerball awaits the next billionaire in its highly-anticipated drawing, two tickets worth about $1.2 million were sold in California.
Are you a millionaire? As Powerball awaits the next billionaire in its highly-anticipated drawing, two tickets worth about $1.2 million were sold in California.
Costco's 1-ounce gold bars sell out within hours
Looking for something to add to your Costco cart along with the 30 rolls of toilet paper? How about a bar of gold?
Looking for something to add to your Costco cart along with the 30 rolls of toilet paper? How about a bar of gold?
Starbucks to close 7 San Francisco stores this month
Starbucks announced this week they are closing seven of their San Francisco store locations by the end of the month.
Starbucks announced this week they are closing seven of their San Francisco store locations by the end of the month.