Attorney general warns of scammers targeting inflation relief payments
California residents should be aware of scammers targeting the state's one-time payments aimed at reducing the effects of inflation, state Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday.
California residents should be aware of scammers targeting the state's one-time payments aimed at reducing the effects of inflation, state Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday.
SF boutique highlights crafts made by people with special needs
The season of giving is here, and the Helper’s Artisans Boutique in San Francisco may be the perfect place to browse. But to many, the shop is a gift in itself.
The season of giving is here, and the Helper’s Artisans Boutique in San Francisco may be the perfect place to browse. But to many, the shop is a gift in itself.
Retiring too early could cost you $182,000 in benefits, study says
A new study says that virtually all American workers between 45 and 62 should wait beyond age 65 to collect their retirement benefits, and many should wait until 70.
A new study says that virtually all American workers between 45 and 62 should wait beyond age 65 to collect their retirement benefits, and many should wait until 70.
Inflation hovered over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday
Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation.
Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation.
Holiday shopping expected to reach over $1 trillion as inflation surges
Holiday shopping is expected to increase by 7% to nearly $1.3 trillion, a new forecast says. Here’s how to stay on track with your finances this holiday season.
Holiday shopping is expected to increase by 7% to nearly $1.3 trillion, a new forecast says. Here’s how to stay on track with your finances this holiday season.
Black Friday taking a back seat to Small Business Saturday this year
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
City making Union Square more inviting for visitors, plans to court new types of businesses
San Francisco leaders say they're working hard to make Union Square a welcoming place for visitors. It's all part of a comprehensive plan to make the entire area inviting going into the holiday season.
San Francisco leaders say they're working hard to make Union Square a welcoming place for visitors. It's all part of a comprehensive plan to make the entire area inviting going into the holiday season.
Work visa may force laid-off tech employees to leave U.S.
Many smart, highly educated, motivated, and innovative people came to America on so-called H-1B visas, a magnet the U.S. Government created to attract the world's best talent.
Many smart, highly educated, motivated, and innovative people came to America on so-called H-1B visas, a magnet the U.S. Government created to attract the world's best talent.
California man gets 17 1/2 years for cannabis pen fraud
A Southern California man who once competed on the Philippines national decathlon team was sentenced Monday to 17 1/2 years in federal prison for bilking investors out of more than $35 million with a phony scheme to market cannabis vape pens.
A Southern California man who once competed on the Philippines national decathlon team was sentenced Monday to 17 1/2 years in federal prison for bilking investors out of more than $35 million with a phony scheme to market cannabis vape pens.
Inflation pushes some Americans to skip Thanksgiving dinner this year: survey
Inflation and an uncertain economy have caused some Americans to skip Thanksgiving dinner this year, a recent survey said.
Inflation and an uncertain economy have caused some Americans to skip Thanksgiving dinner this year, a recent survey said.
California awards $25M to guaranteed income programs across state
The state of California announced Monday $25 million to underwrite the first state-funded guaranteed income pilot programs, which could set a standard for the entire nation.
The state of California announced Monday $25 million to underwrite the first state-funded guaranteed income pilot programs, which could set a standard for the entire nation.
How tough is California's jobs market really?
Don't let those high profile tech layoffs fool you about the Golden State's overall job market.
Don't let those high profile tech layoffs fool you about the Golden State's overall job market.
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX owes over $3B to creditors
Bahamas-based FTX filed for bankruptcy on Nov. 11 after the exchange acknowledged that it had used customer funds to cover bad bets by Bankman-Fried's trading arm, Alameda Research.
Bahamas-based FTX filed for bankruptcy on Nov. 11 after the exchange acknowledged that it had used customer funds to cover bad bets by Bankman-Fried's trading arm, Alameda Research.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied for relief
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?
Ticketmaster under fire after letting down Taylor Swift fans bigtime
A lot of Taylor Swift fans have been left frustrated and disappointed after waiting hours in an online queue to get tickets, just to come up empty-handed.
A lot of Taylor Swift fans have been left frustrated and disappointed after waiting hours in an online queue to get tickets, just to come up empty-handed.
Man returns $4.7M check made out for Haribo, gets gummy bears as reward
A man saw a piece of paper fluttering across the floor in a German train station last week and was shocked to find that it was made out to sweets maker Haribo for $4.7 million.
A man saw a piece of paper fluttering across the floor in a German train station last week and was shocked to find that it was made out to sweets maker Haribo for $4.7 million.
Musk tells remaining Twitter staff to go "hardcore" or leave
Musk fired much of Twitter's full-time workforce by email early this month.
Musk fired much of Twitter's full-time workforce by email early this month.
Inflation driving food insecurity during the holiday season season
Organizations and volunteers work to eradicate hunger as inflation drives food insecurity during the holiday season.
Organizations and volunteers work to eradicate hunger as inflation drives food insecurity during the holiday season.
Inflation slowdown? Not in some cities, where consumer prices still top 12%
One city, in particular, is seeing the highest inflation rate in the country, still above 12%.
One city, in particular, is seeing the highest inflation rate in the country, still above 12%.
San Francisco kicks off holiday shopping season in Union Square
With the lighting of the tree in Union Square San Francisco has kicked off the start of the holiday shopping season. The holiday spirit is in full swing in San Francisco's Union Square.
With the lighting of the tree in Union Square San Francisco has kicked off the start of the holiday shopping season. The holiday spirit is in full swing in San Francisco's Union Square.