Santa Rosa Rose Parade canceled: for how long?
A famous North Bay springtime event that's 132 years old has been canceled for this year, raising the question: will it ever return?
A famous North Bay springtime event that's 132 years old has been canceled for this year, raising the question: will it ever return?
San Jose costume shop to close after 47 years
Shortly after opening Friday, a longtime costume shop in San Jose was already bustling with customers.
Shortly after opening Friday, a longtime costume shop in San Jose was already bustling with customers.
TikTok deal creates U.S.-based version, but questions remain about algorithm
The Chinese-owned social media platform announced it has finalized a $14 billion deal to create a U.S.-based version of TikTok, backed primarily by non-Chinese investors, a move required under a 2024 federal law citing national security concerns.
The Chinese-owned social media platform announced it has finalized a $14 billion deal to create a U.S.-based version of TikTok, backed primarily by non-Chinese investors, a move required under a 2024 federal law citing national security concerns.
Napa building boom aims to bring more Wine Country visitors
Though there are economic doldrums in Wine Country, Napa is expecting big things in the coming two to three years. Napa’s once heavily earthquake-damaged city center is being reborn. That means, one of the world's most famous small cities is getting a major facelift.
Though there are economic doldrums in Wine Country, Napa is expecting big things in the coming two to three years. Napa’s once heavily earthquake-damaged city center is being reborn. That means, one of the world's most famous small cities is getting a major facelift.
Big price hikes coming in 2026
The price of everyday goods and rising health care costs may factor into this year's upcoming midterm elections.
The price of everyday goods and rising health care costs may factor into this year's upcoming midterm elections.
Oakland takes 'critical step' toward bringing Costco to The Town
The city of Oakland took a major step this week toward a proposal to bring a Costco to the former Oakland Army Base.
The city of Oakland took a major step this week toward a proposal to bring a Costco to the former Oakland Army Base.
SF-based Gap Inc. hosts Holiday Makers Market at headquarters
Gap Inc. opened its headquarters for a two-day marketplace featuring more than 50 Bay Area artisans. It highlighted the company’s commitment to local creators and San Francisco’s resurgence.
Gap Inc. opened its headquarters for a two-day marketplace featuring more than 50 Bay Area artisans. It highlighted the company’s commitment to local creators and San Francisco’s resurgence.
Oakland considers a 1-year tax break for small businesses
Qualifying small and new businesses in Oakland could be off the hook from paying business taxes for one year under a proposal unveiled by two city councilmembers and Mayor Barbara Lee.
Qualifying small and new businesses in Oakland could be off the hook from paying business taxes for one year under a proposal unveiled by two city councilmembers and Mayor Barbara Lee.
Tesla investors approve Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package
Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.
Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.
Future of Macy's Union Square location comes into focus
The future of Macy’s flagship store in San Francisco’s Union Square is becoming clearer, more than a year after the retailer announced it was leaving.
The future of Macy’s flagship store in San Francisco’s Union Square is becoming clearer, more than a year after the retailer announced it was leaving.
Can we believe the delayed Federal inflation report?
On Friday, nine days late, the government will release September’s consumer price index report. That could determine if interest rates continue their slow, downward glide, or level off, or go back up.
On Friday, nine days late, the government will release September’s consumer price index report. That could determine if interest rates continue their slow, downward glide, or level off, or go back up.
Can Wine Country 'crush parties' help pull the industry out of its slump?
It's harvest season in wine country and full-out crush parties are still relatively new, but the parties may hold the key to pulling the industry out of its slump.
It's harvest season in wine country and full-out crush parties are still relatively new, but the parties may hold the key to pulling the industry out of its slump.
Via Aurelia restaurant latest to open at fast-growing Mission Rock development
Via Aurelia, a modern Tuscan fine-dining restaurant, is the latest high-profile opening at Mission Rock, marking a new chapter in the neighborhood’s growing food scene.
Via Aurelia, a modern Tuscan fine-dining restaurant, is the latest high-profile opening at Mission Rock, marking a new chapter in the neighborhood’s growing food scene.
Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown
While federal workers have often missed paychecks during past shutdowns, they are almost always reimbursed once the government reopens.
While federal workers have often missed paychecks during past shutdowns, they are almost always reimbursed once the government reopens.
Chevron's L.A. Refinery fire could affect you at the pump
Investigators are inspecting the now cooling Chevron El Segundo Refinery after an explosive fire swept through one of its key processing units that might impact prices for auto, truck and aviation fuels.
Investigators are inspecting the now cooling Chevron El Segundo Refinery after an explosive fire swept through one of its key processing units that might impact prices for auto, truck and aviation fuels.
California farmers could fall to tariffs, costing the state's economy
California is golden no more when it comes to China, which is buying fewer agricultural imports from Golden State farmers.
California is golden no more when it comes to China, which is buying fewer agricultural imports from Golden State farmers.
Plastics recycler, Resynergi, leaving Rohnert Park and California
Resynergi, a highly controversial plastic recycling company in Rohnert Park, has announced it's leaving California for better opportunities in another state.
Resynergi, a highly controversial plastic recycling company in Rohnert Park, has announced it's leaving California for better opportunities in another state.
San Francisco Centre mall, 95% empty, loses more restaurants
Two more restaurants are closing their doors at the San Francisco Centre mall. It's yet another sign of the headwinds the mall faces.
Two more restaurants are closing their doors at the San Francisco Centre mall. It's yet another sign of the headwinds the mall faces.
What the Fed's rate cuts mean for Bay Area small businesses
The Federal Reserve cut rates this week -- but what does that mean for local businesses and consumers?
The Federal Reserve cut rates this week -- but what does that mean for local businesses and consumers?
Proposed Santa Rosa parking fee hike irks businesses and customers
It's a growing trend for cash-strapped cities: raising parking prices that may also result in more parking tickets. Santa Rosa city leaders are taking heat for their latest parking proposals.
It's a growing trend for cash-strapped cities: raising parking prices that may also result in more parking tickets. Santa Rosa city leaders are taking heat for their latest parking proposals.