California's water supply outlook for the next 12 months
The new water year begins on October 1st and it comes on the on the heels of one of the hottest and driest summers on record. So, the California Department of Water Resources just briefed the media on expectations and preparations for the next 12 months. In fact, the DWR is masterful at managing water and it's getting better at looking into Mother Nature's weather crystal ball.
Cisco layoffs will leave hundreds of Bay Area workers without jobs
Hundreds of Cisco Systems employees will be laid off as the company shifts focus to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Would Harris or Trump do a better job on the economy? Voters spilt in new poll
About 4 in 10 registered voters say Trump would do a better job handling the economy, while a similar number say that about Harris, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Will the Fed's rate cut bring down mortgage rates?
While the federal funds rate is not what consumers pay directly, it affects borrowing costs for home equity lines of credit, auto loans and credit cards. Mortgage rates are linked to moves in the 10-year Treasury yield.
Riskiest, most dangerous job sectors in California: report
While all sorts of jobs have some sort of occupational hazards, five industries in California see more injuries and fatalities than others, according to a study by Hansford Law, workers' compensation attorneys.
Alameda Comedy Club to close
It will soon be the final curtain for the Alameda Comedy Club, as the company plans to close by the end of the year.
Poll shows Americans take dim view of grocery industry amid recalls, inflation
A recent Gallup poll reveals a shift in Americans' opinions of the grocery industry, with more negative than positive views for the first time. Concerns over inflation and food safety have contributed to declining confidence in a once highly-rated sector.
Mortgage loan rates expected to drop significantly; how to strategize
With the Federal Reserve expected to begin lowering interest rates next week, a lot more people with pent-up demand to buy or sell a house will be wondering when to go to the housing market.
Inflation continues to cool, latest numbers show
The prices of gas, groceries and cars are either falling or rising at slower rates than before the pandemic. That’s after peaking at a 40-year high in mid-2022.
Transamerica Pyramid, SF icon, enters new era after massive transformation
The Transamerica Pyramid is set for a grand re-opening under new ownership on Thursday. Owner Michael Shvo hopes it transforms downtown San Francisco. He wants its public spaces and soon-to-open restaurants to attract visitors to the area.
San Francisco mulls rent control expansion to 100,000 apartments
San Francisco leaders are considering a plan to expand rent control in the city to as many as 100,000 more apartments.
Here's how much the typical American household earned last year
The inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounded last year to roughly its 2019 level.
Company plans to track workers' locations in return-to-office crackdown
One of the world's biggest consulting and accounting firms plans to monitor its employees' locations to ensure compliance with a stricter return-to-office policy set to take effect next year.
Chase Center generates billions for San Francisco economy: report
A new report shows Chase Center has generated more than $4.2 billion for San Francisco's economy since 2019.
August jobs report shows job losses for US-born workers, gains for foreign-born
The August jobs report reveals a sharp contrast in the U.S. job market, with US-born workers losing over 1.3 million jobs in the past year, while foreign-born workers gained more than 1.2 million jobs.
This is how long it takes to sell a house in California
Nationwide, the median number of days to close on a sale is 24.7 days, according to Redfin.
Done deal: Oakland finalizes sale of Coliseum
Representatives of the ownership group that recently took over the Oakland Coliseum celebrated with city leaders on Tuesday at a press conference in the Coliseum's parking lot, hours ahead of one of the Oakland Athletics baseball team's final home games at the site.
Labor Day 2024 vs. Labor Day 2023: changes in the job outlook
Labor Day became a national holiday 130 years ago to honor workers' contributions to the economy and American culture.
California home insurance rates unsustainable, watchdog group questions
With the Department of Insurance approving an average 34% increase across its 350,000 policyholders, Bloomberg News calculates that customers will see premium increases of up to 650%, while others may see cuts of as much as 57%.
Gen Z cynical about future as majority call cost of living the number one election issue
Gen Z young adults are "struggling to remain optimistic" about their economic futures, a new report says, as rising costs of living and unaffordable housing prices make them re-evaluate their dreams.