Today's best mortgage rate? 15-year terms remain steady at 5.625 percent | April 24, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 24, 2023, which are mixed from last Friday.
Phony film executive sentenced to 5 years in prison, $1.9 million restitution
A San Francisco man was sentenced to five years in federal prison and ordered to pay almost $1.9 million in restitution to two fleeced investors -- including one he persuaded to believe he was a movie executive, federal authorities said Friday.
1st Trader Joe's store unionizes in California
A Trader Joe's in Oakland has become the first of the chain's supermarkets in California to unionize.
Today’s mortgage rates continue to climb, pushing over 6 percent | April 20, 2023
With mortgage rates climbing, borrowers should act quickly to lock in their preferred rate ahead of likely future increases.
SF launches "Vacant to Vibrant" program calling for ideas to turn office space into pop-up shops
When Simon Bertrang walks through downtown San Francisco, he doesn't just see empty storefronts, he sees properties, full of potential. Bertrang is executive director of SF New Deal, a non-profit chosen by the city to launch the program "Vacant to Vibrant".
Today's best mortgage deal? Rates for 15-year terms are lowest | April 18, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 18, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Unclaimed $1.5M Powerball ticket bought in Los Gatos about to expire
A Powerball ticket worth more than $1.5 million after being purchased in Los Gatos in October will expire next week if no one comes forward to claim it, California Lottery officials said Tuesday.
More women earning as much as husbands, but still do more at home, study finds
In U.S. marriages where spouses earn the same income, husbands were still found to spend more time on leisure, while wives spend more time on caregiving and chores, according to Pew Research.
IRS extends tax deadlines for storm victims in these 7 states
Individuals, households and businesses in disaster areas as designated by FEMA qualify for the tax relief.
Tax Day Is April 18: Haven't filed yet? Here's what to know
The deadline to file your taxes is Tuesday, which is just around the corner.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms at 5.25 percent | April 14, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 14, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates
The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates fall below 6 percent | April 13, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 13, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates hold steady, giving borrowers time to decide | April 12, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 12, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Demand at regional food banks soars as layoffs, food prices, increase
The primary food bank which serves San Mateo and Santa Clara counties is seeing rising demand only slightly below pandemic-era highs. Higher food prices and layoffs are citied. Leaders say more support is needed from cities and the private sector.
You missed the tax deadline. Now what?
The tax deadline is a little over a week away, but if you miss it, don’t worry, the IRS has options to avoid paying fees and penalties.
Marin County parks to stop collecting parking fees
The Marin County Board of Supervisors will vote on a proposal soon to end parking fees for all five county-owned parks.
Mega Millions numbers selected for Friday’s $414M jackpot
The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Friday night.
Latest job reports defy economic gravity
The latest jobs reports seem to continue to defy economic gravity. Despite the bank scare, massive tech layoffs and a slowing economy, the job market remains robust with 236,000 new jobs with unemployment at rock bottom; 3.6%.
US adds 236,000 jobs in March despite Fed's rate hikes
The latest signs increasingly suggest that an economic slowdown may be upon us.