Engagement ring sales fall sharply – blame COVID, jewelry giant says

Engagement ring sales fall sharply – blame COVID, jewelry giant says

Pandemic lockdowns ended many early relationships and led to a dramatic decline in dating overall, resulting in “the engagement gap that we’re still seeing today," industry executives said.

Pandemic lockdowns ended many early relationships and led to a dramatic decline in dating overall, resulting in “the engagement gap that we’re still seeing today," industry executives said.

These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke

These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke

A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.

A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.

Underground casino operation busted by San Jose police

Underground casino operation busted by San Jose police

Police say they’ve arrested the alleged mastermind behind an underground casino operation in San Jose. Several suspects were arrested, and police say they found dozens of gambling machines, drugs and weapons at the locations.  

Police say they’ve arrested the alleged mastermind behind an underground casino operation in San Jose. Several suspects were arrested, and police say they found dozens of gambling machines, drugs and weapons at the locations.  

First Republic Bank plans for massive layoffs

First Republic Bank plans for massive layoffs

First Republic Bank, headquartered in San Francisco, announced plans to layoff up to 25% of its staff.

First Republic Bank, headquartered in San Francisco, announced plans to layoff up to 25% of its staff.

$1.5M Powerball prize from Los Gatos claimed hours before deadline

$1.5M Powerball prize from Los Gatos claimed hours before deadline

A person came forward on the last day of eligibility to claim a winning $1.5 million Powerball ticket purchased at a Los Gatos gas station in October.

A person came forward on the last day of eligibility to claim a winning $1.5 million Powerball ticket purchased at a Los Gatos gas station in October.

Phony film executive sentenced to 5 years in prison, $1.9 million restitution

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.   

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

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. 

A Trader Joe's in Oakland has become the first of the chain's supermarkets in California to unionize. 

SF launches "Vacant to Vibrant" program calling for ideas to turn office space into pop-up shops

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".

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".

Unclaimed $1.5M Powerball ticket bought in Los Gatos about to expire

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.

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

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.

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.

US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates

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.

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.