At age 24, San Francisco grandson start youth mahjong club to pay homage to heritage
A 24-year-old year old man started started a mahjong club named Youth Luck Leisure in San Francisco to pay homage to his heritage.
PG&E is proposing 8% rate hikes – but it's not what you think. Why bills are likely to 'remain flat'
PG&E's proposal was submitted Thursday to California's Public Utility Commission.
Elizabeth Holmes’ partner raises millions for his blood-testing start-up
The partner of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has raised more than $3 million for a blood-testing startup, and he’s hoping investors can help bring in even more.
What the U.S. - China tariff pause means for Bay Area businesses
Small business merchants, who rely on Chinese goods, were joyous to learn that they got a three-month reprieve from financial devastation. But many are feeling uncertainty lies ahead.
Oakland art students showcase skills at annual fashion show
The Oakland School for the Arts held its much-anticipated annual fashion show, a year in the making.
San Francisco Chinatown Night Market named no. 1 by USA Today
On Friday, San Francisco Chinatown kicked off a series of night markets that will last for at least the next five months.
Community rallies around arts groups after federal grants are cancelled
The National Endowment for the Arts rescinded their awards for 2025, leaving organizations uncertain of the future.
This Bay Area native just unseated Taylor Swift as world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire
At age 30, a Bay Area native and artificial intelligence entrepreneur has now dethroned celebrity powerhouse Taylor Swift as the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire, in a new Forbes review.
Oakland Ballet Company's Angel Island Project spotlights immigration island detainees
The Oakland Ballet Company's Angel Island Project is a one-time show this weekend that celebrates AAPI culture and looks at the history of those detained on the island between 1910 and 1940.
This Bay Area company is leading the way in menopause care for workers
A Bay Area biotech giant is receiving growing attention for its approach to a topic that has been historically stigmatized and often taboo in workplace discussions.
Mural near SF high school honors art educators
The mural depicts six educators that were for the positive impact the teachers have had on their pupils both in and out of the classroom.
San Francisco Supervisor Bilal Mahmood opens up about autism diagnosis
April is Autism Awareness Month, and a San Francisco politician has gone public with his diagnosis.
Forbes 'new billionaires' include former governor Schwarzenegger and Bay Area figures
California’s former governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, is among the state’s residents that landed on Forbes 2025 list of new billionaires.
Bracing for Trump's latest tariff plan
The president is promising to roll out a massive tariff plan that he says will free the U.S. from reliance on foreign goods. Experts are worried about the potential economic consequences.
2 consecutive months of fewer jobs in California – an omen of recession? What experts say
Last week's California employment figures may be signaling a tectonic shift in the state's four-year gains in jobs.
A.I. summit focuses on educating and supporting women entrepreneurs
Organizers say women hold about 80% of the jobs that will be impacted by A.I. technology.
Bay Area-based 23andMe files for bankruptcy, raising concerns over genetic data
Privacy advocates and legal experts are urging former and current customers to take action to protect their personal information.
3 Bay Area high school friends and college drop-outs launched a $2 billion AI recruiting startup
Three Bay Area high school classmates who dropped out of college are now behind what’s believed to be one of the fastest-growing startups in the tech world, and they’re only 21 years old.
'Future of Food' exhibit to open at UC Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science
The future of food is here, and it's sustainable. The University of California, Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science is opening a new exhibit titled the "Future of Food", and it's highlighting the scientists and companies on the forefront of that effort.
White House offers few specifics on what's going on with tariffs
When reporters asked the White House Press Secretary for specifics on Wednesday regarding tariffs, they were met with few answers.