Democrats propose temporary suspension of federal gas tax to offset soaring prices
The Gas Prices Relief Act would eliminate the 18.4 cents per gallon fuel tax for the rest of 2022.
Child tax credit: How to receive up to $3,600 per child, who’s eligible for it
Millions of Americans who've never filed a tax return will need to do so this year to claim what's coming to them under the enhanced child tax credit.
Jobs increase by large amount in U.S. last month, surprising experts
Many experts expected job numbers to fall last month. Instead, they increased, suggesting a lot more hiring is likely to come.
US job growth soars past expectations with 467,000 added, shaking off omicron surge
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
Starbucks to raise menu prices to offset inflation
The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.
Valentine's Day 2022 pet spending: You won't believe what we'll shell out for our dogs and cats
New projections for what we'll spend on Valentine's Day 2022 for our beloved pets are just out — and the numbers might make some fur fly.
Year of the Tiger: SFPD prepares for Lunar New Year celebrations
SFPD foot patrol officers say keeping Chinese New Year festivities safe is a community effort.
California's EDD director announces resignation, governor to swear in successor Tuesday
The director of California’s Employment Development Department is stepping down, a little more than a year after she was hired to clean up the embattled department.
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $421 million; drawing Friday night
At $421 million, Friday’s jackpot is creeping closer to being in Mega Millions’ 10 most valuable jackpots of all time.
Child tax credit: IRS warns some families may have received incorrect letter
A crucial letter that will help child tax credit recipients figure out how much money the IRS still owes them may contain incorrect information.
Florida man wins $1M from scratch-off ticket, plans to surprise spouse: 'I haven't even told my wife yet'
"I haven't even told my wife yet," the Plant City man said. "I'm going to surprise her by walking into our house with this oversized check and when she doesn't believe me -- I'm going to tell her to check our bank account!"
US economy showed 5.7% growth last year, rebounding from 2020 recession
The American economy bounced back last year with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.
Unemployment claims drop for the first time in a month
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
San Francisco's Castro District allows new bars for 1st time in more than 30 years
The LGBTQ+ neighborhood is known for its nightlife, but over the years the number of bars in the area has dwindled to fewer than 10.
Cryptocurrency and taxes: IRS has watchful eye as trading increases, what to know
For this who traded cryptocurrency for the first time last year: take your tax prep seriously, professionals warn.
COVID sick leave to be extended for Californians, lawmakers announce
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers on Tuesday reached an agreement that would bring back paid COVID sick leave through the end of September.
FDA restricts use of certain monoclonal antibody treatments that don't work against omicron
U.S. health officials say COVID-19 antibody drugs from Regeneron and Eli Lilly should no longer be used because they don't work against the omicron variant.
Many working-age Californians have inexplicably disappeared from the available workforce
The Golden State is still more than 920,000 jobs away pre-pandemic worker levels.
Michigan woman collects $3M lottery prize after checking spam folder
Laura Spears, 55, said she saw the e-mail that she had won the prize while looking for a missing e-mail in her spam folder.
IRS: Tax-filing season begins on Monday
Tax filing season begins Monday and the IRS is advising you to file as soon as possible.