Bay Area food bank makes a plea for financial donations
A Bay Area food bank that helps hundreds of thousands of people each month is in need of help. Monetary donations to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley are down considerably, according to its CEO. And if they don’t pick up soon, it could threaten the amount of service it’s able to provide.
A Bay Area food bank that helps hundreds of thousands of people each month is in need of help. Monetary donations to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley are down considerably, according to its CEO. And if they don’t pick up soon, it could threaten the amount of service it’s able to provide.
Bay Area food bank makes a plea for financial donations
A Bay Area food bank that helps hundreds of thousands of people each month is in need of help. Monetary donations to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley are down considerably, according to its CEO. And if they don?t pick up soon, it could threaten the amount of service it?s able to provide.
A Bay Area food bank that helps hundreds of thousands of people each month is in need of help. Monetary donations to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley are down considerably, according to its CEO. And if they don?t pick up soon, it could threaten the amount of service it?s able to provide.
Super Saturday for Bay Area retailers
Super Saturday is expected to be even bigger than last year with 158 million consumer out shopping, a 10-million increase over 2021.
Super Saturday is expected to be even bigger than last year with 158 million consumer out shopping, a 10-million increase over 2021.
SJ commission to divvy up millions from Google
A select group of San Jose residents have the job of spending about $155 million from Google--and they're ready to get to work.
A select group of San Jose residents have the job of spending about $155 million from Google--and they're ready to get to work.
SFPD crack down on retail theft
San Francisco police announced a major crackdown on shoplifters and retail crime. The department made 60 arrests since late November.
San Francisco police announced a major crackdown on shoplifters and retail crime. The department made 60 arrests since late November.
University of California, workers reach deal to end strike
The University of California reached an agreement Friday with some 36,000 graduate student teaching assistants and other academic workers for increased pay and benefits that could potentially end a monthlong strike — the largest of its kind in the nation — at the prestigious state system.
The University of California reached an agreement Friday with some 36,000 graduate student teaching assistants and other academic workers for increased pay and benefits that could potentially end a monthlong strike — the largest of its kind in the nation — at the prestigious state system.
Many parents fear inflation's impact on college savings, survey says
Inflation and higher costs have many parents concerned if they can afford their children's college tuition, a recent survey said.
Inflation and higher costs have many parents concerned if they can afford their children's college tuition, a recent survey said.
Nearly half of young adults are living at home with their parents, spending more on luxury goods: report
Only 1-in-5 millennials living at home say their parents charge them rent. Of those, nearly half were paying less than $500 per month.
Only 1-in-5 millennials living at home say their parents charge them rent. Of those, nearly half were paying less than $500 per month.
Wall Street may get much worse in 2023 before it gets better
Many analysts expect stocks to end 2023 around their current range, if not a bit higher. But before that, much of Wall Street is also forecasting stock prices to fall sharply in the interim.
Many analysts expect stocks to end 2023 around their current range, if not a bit higher. But before that, much of Wall Street is also forecasting stock prices to fall sharply in the interim.
With 10 days of holiday shopping left, shoppers are cutting back on spending
The director of Santa Clara University’s Retail Management Institute says it’s been a tough year for consumers and retailers. Recent data shows people may be looking for a social experience and are not spending as much money on gifts while shopping.
The director of Santa Clara University’s Retail Management Institute says it’s been a tough year for consumers and retailers. Recent data shows people may be looking for a social experience and are not spending as much money on gifts while shopping.
Nearly half of US workers hope to get promoted, a raise in 2023, survey shows
According to the survey, which polled 1,000 full-time U.S. employees in December, the majority of respondents (60%) felt somewhat valued or not at all valued at work.
According to the survey, which polled 1,000 full-time U.S. employees in December, the majority of respondents (60%) felt somewhat valued or not at all valued at work.
Gas prices plunge to new low, expected to keep dropping in 2023: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas fell to $3.26, 52 cents less than a month ago and six cents less than a year ago, according to AAA.
The national average cost for a gallon of gas fell to $3.26, 52 cents less than a month ago and six cents less than a year ago, according to AAA.
US alleges Bankman-Fried defrauded FTX cryptocurrency customers, investors
Samuel Bankman-Fried, 30, was arrested Monday in the Bahamas at the request of the U.S. government, which charged him with eight criminal violations.
Samuel Bankman-Fried, 30, was arrested Monday in the Bahamas at the request of the U.S. government, which charged him with eight criminal violations.
US inflation slowed to 7.1% over past 12 months
This is the fifth straight month with a slowdown.
This is the fifth straight month with a slowdown.
FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas at request of US authorities
Bankman-Fried is under criminal investigation by U.S. and Bahamian authorities following the collapse last month of FTX.
Bankman-Fried is under criminal investigation by U.S. and Bahamian authorities following the collapse last month of FTX.
Credit card balances hit record high amid inflation: TransUnion
Inflation and an uncertain economy influenced record-high credit card balances in the third quarter of 2022, according to TransUnion. Here’s how you can pay off your high-interest debt.
Inflation and an uncertain economy influenced record-high credit card balances in the third quarter of 2022, according to TransUnion. Here’s how you can pay off your high-interest debt.
GoFundMe reveals most generous states, cities in 2022
Do you live in a generous state or city? Here’s what GoFundMe says.
Do you live in a generous state or city? Here’s what GoFundMe says.
Former building inspector pleads guilty to accepting illegal payments
A former San Francisco building inspector pleaded guilty Friday for accepting gratuity payments as rewards for approving building permits, federal prosecutors said.
A former San Francisco building inspector pleaded guilty Friday for accepting gratuity payments as rewards for approving building permits, federal prosecutors said.
Maxwell Frost, first Gen Z congressman from Florida, denied D.C. apartment over bad credit
Gen-Z Florida Democratic congressman Maxwell Frost came to Twitter to express his struggles with trying to find housing in D.C. as he awaits his new salary to kick in.
Gen-Z Florida Democratic congressman Maxwell Frost came to Twitter to express his struggles with trying to find housing in D.C. as he awaits his new salary to kick in.
Major retail brands threaten to close stores over rampant retail theft
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said the big box retailer could close some of its stores if thefts continue to plague those locations.
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said the big box retailer could close some of its stores if thefts continue to plague those locations.