Unemployment claims drop to lowest since mid-July, though public anxiety remains
Applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. fell to 196,000 last week, marking the lowest level since mid-July and coming in far below expert expectations. The drop highlights ongoing cross-currents in the economy during a period dominated by concerns over inflation and high prices.
Applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. fell to 196,000 last week, marking the lowest level since mid-July and coming in far below expert expectations. The drop highlights ongoing cross-currents in the economy during a period dominated by concerns over inflation and high prices.
What to know about Trump-Xi summit
President Trump on Thursday hailed the "a great friendship” he has forged with China’s Xi Jinping as the two leaders held a highly anticipated state visit. Peidong Sun, associate professor of history, at Cornell University, gives insight.
President Trump on Thursday hailed the "a great friendship” he has forged with China’s Xi Jinping as the two leaders held a highly anticipated state visit. Peidong Sun, associate professor of history, at Cornell University, gives insight.
California Supreme Court orders Sheriff Bianco to return seized ballots
The California Supreme Court ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to return over 650,000 ballots seized during an investigation into the state's November special election.
The California Supreme Court ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to return over 650,000 ballots seized during an investigation into the state's November special election.
Airline controversy: Reading lesson mid-flight?
A mid-air confrontation on a fully packed evening flight is sparking a debate on Reddit over airplane etiquette.
A mid-air confrontation on a fully packed evening flight is sparking a debate on Reddit over airplane etiquette.
FDA approves Eli Lilly's once-a-week insulin injection for type 2 diabetes treatment
Adults with type 2 diabetes will have a new alternative to daily insulin injections now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new once-a-week insulin injection.
Adults with type 2 diabetes will have a new alternative to daily insulin injections now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new once-a-week insulin injection.
Sneak peak into 'Terror Vault' in San Francisco
Take a sneak peak inside the Terror Vault at the San Francisco Mint.
Take a sneak peak inside the Terror Vault at the San Francisco Mint.
‘Miracle on the Hudson’ hero Sully Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer’s warning signs he missed years ago
Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the former airline pilot celebrated worldwide for safely landing US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in 2009, is taking on a new mission to raise awareness about the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the former airline pilot celebrated worldwide for safely landing US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in 2009, is taking on a new mission to raise awareness about the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
Judge orders White House access to be restored for media outlets
A federal judge has ordered for CNN, MS Now and Politico to have access to the white house after President Trump banned them. Hamline University Professor David Schultz explains what could happen next.
A federal judge has ordered for CNN, MS Now and Politico to have access to the white house after President Trump banned them. Hamline University Professor David Schultz explains what could happen next.
Watch: Suspect in suspicious ATM activity tosses $6,000 out truck window during police pursuit
A police pursuit of a man wanted for suspicious ATM activity in Texas came to an end when officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop after the suspect tossed $6,000 out of the pickup truck he was driving.
A police pursuit of a man wanted for suspicious ATM activity in Texas came to an end when officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop after the suspect tossed $6,000 out of the pickup truck he was driving.
San Francisco Bay Ferry considers fare hikes, service cuts as diesel costs surge
The San Francisco Bay Ferry system is weighing fare increases and schedule changes as officials grapple with surging diesel fuel costs.
The San Francisco Bay Ferry system is weighing fare increases and schedule changes as officials grapple with surging diesel fuel costs.
Magic Flute in Marin County celebrating 50 years
Magic Flute in Marin County is celebrating 50 years. Michael Mitchell looks back at that half century.
Magic Flute in Marin County is celebrating 50 years. Michael Mitchell looks back at that half century.
Judge blocks Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico
A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s move to bar three news organizations from the White House complex, ordering officials to immediately restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s move to bar three news organizations from the White House complex, ordering officials to immediately restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
Florida woman died after eating E coli-tainted frozen blueberries from Publix, lawsuit alleges
A Florida family is suing Publix and food distributor Quirch Foods, alleging contaminated frozen blueberries sold by the grocery chain caused the death of a woman and hospitalized her son.
A Florida family is suing Publix and food distributor Quirch Foods, alleging contaminated frozen blueberries sold by the grocery chain caused the death of a woman and hospitalized her son.
Last warm to hot day
Thursday is day 2 of 2 of the warm to hot stretch. Highs should range from the upper 60s near the coast to the low 90s inland.
Thursday is day 2 of 2 of the warm to hot stretch. Highs should range from the upper 60s near the coast to the low 90s inland.
Judge orders White House to restore access to news outlets Trump banned
A federal judge early Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's move to ban three news outlets from the White House grounds and said CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored.
A federal judge early Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's move to ban three news outlets from the White House grounds and said CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored.
Hate crime suspects appear in San Jose courtroom
Two men are being held without bail after making their first court appearance on Wednesday on hate crime charges for allegedly attacking a San Jose State University student while shouting "anti-gay" slurs.
Two men are being held without bail after making their first court appearance on Wednesday on hate crime charges for allegedly attacking a San Jose State University student while shouting "anti-gay" slurs.
Alameda County judge pleads for $3M to continue helping out-of-custody defendants
Alameda County Superior Court's presiding judge is pleading with the board of supervisors to continue supporting what he describes as a successful pilot program that supports out-of-custody defendants awaiting trial – a program that the county's chief probation officer now wants to take over.
Alameda County Superior Court's presiding judge is pleading with the board of supervisors to continue supporting what he describes as a successful pilot program that supports out-of-custody defendants awaiting trial – a program that the county's chief probation officer now wants to take over.
Angel Island prescribed burn sends heavy smoke across part of Bay Area
A prescribed burn on Angel Island sent thick, gray smoke drifting across parts of the Bay Area, creating heavy haze and noticeable smoke odors in several local communities.
A prescribed burn on Angel Island sent thick, gray smoke drifting across parts of the Bay Area, creating heavy haze and noticeable smoke odors in several local communities.
Swimmer goes missing, another rescued in San Joaquin River
Officials say two women went for an evening swim in the San Joaquin River off the Antioch coast on Wednesday, but became distressed. One woman was rescued but another remains missing, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Friends of the women say they are both homeless.
Officials say two women went for an evening swim in the San Joaquin River off the Antioch coast on Wednesday, but became distressed. One woman was rescued but another remains missing, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Friends of the women say they are both homeless.
Woman who threatened to call ICE on taco vendors now getting scathing business reviews online
The woman says the backlash has damaged her house cleaning business, while a man who criticized her says she redirected angry calls and texts to his phone.
The woman says the backlash has damaged her house cleaning business, while a man who criticized her says she redirected angry calls and texts to his phone.