Powerball jackpot soars to $1.2 billion after another drawing without big winner

The prize on the line for the next drawing Wednesday night has grown so massive because there have been 33 straight drawings since someone won the jackpot.

Gas prices unseasonably high despite a drop in demand: AAA

Nationwide gas prices dipped on average by only three cents to $3.83 for the week ending Sept. 28, according to AAA.

Florida woman's $2900 lottery win taken by state because it overpaid her unemployment during pandemic

A woman in Kissimmee won nearly $3,000 on a Florida lottery ticket only to learn the state would not pay her. She was told it was because she was overpaid in unemployment benefits during the pandemic.

Government shutdown could be a huge hit on the economy

As the federal government shutdown looms ever closer, a lot of folks are asking: "How is this going to affect me?" A lot depends on how long a shutdown lasts.

See if you are owed unclaimed money in Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County has nearly $90,000 in unclaimed money that belongs to some of its residents and businesses.

Oakland businesses to go on strike Tuesday over crime

Oakland merchants closed their doors Tuesday to protest crime that is hurting their businesses.

Why are gas prices rising?

Gas prices are on the rise again, creating a pain at the pump for drivers. 

Richmond woman charged in international, million-dollar Ponzi scheme

A Richmond woman has been indicted and charged with several crimes of fraud after she allegedly defrauded investors in the U.S. and Oceania, officials said Tuesday. 

Public meeting to be held for proposed Santa Rosa casino

The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs will hold a virtual public hearing Wednesday to receive public input on a report of potential environmental impacts of a proposed multi-million dollar casino resort project in Santa Rosa.

Danville woman sentenced for embezzling $1.7m from Men’s Wearhouse, parent company

A woman from Danville was sentenced to 22 months in federal prison for embezzling over $1.7 million from Men's Wearhouse and its parent company Tailored Brands, federal prosecutors said this week.   

Insurance Commissioners 'deal' with home insurers raises lots of questions

When a very high state official says he has a deal on a critical cornerstone of the entire state economy, it’s worth exploring how true that is.

Vallejo denied grant to tackle organized retail theft that many other Bay Area cities received

The city of Vallejo was turned down by the state for a grant request to tackle organized retail and vehicle theft despite many other Bay Area cities being awarded millions of dollars, City Manager Mike Malone said Thursday.   

Bank of America will increase its minimum wage to $23 an hour

Bank of America’s minimum hourly pay will become $23 once the North Carolina-based company’s planned increase happens. 

Federal Reserve is poised to leave rates unchanged as it tracks progress toward a ‘soft landing’

Since Federal Reserve officials last met in July, the economy has moved in the direction they hoped to see: Inflation continues to ease, if more slowly than most Americans would like, while growth remains solid and the job market cools.