New Black-owned businesses open in Oakland despite issues with crime and safety
During Black HIstory Month, KTVU took a look at new Black-owned businesses that have recently opened in Oakland.
Some Target workers fired after buying Stanley cups: report
Target has a rule about employees capitalizing on their position to get the sought-after cups.
Restaurants say parklets taking up San Francisco parking spaces are necessary
Parklets, those outdoor dining options that flourished during the pandemic, are creating tensions in some of San Francisco's commercial corridors.
Hulu begins password-sharing crackdown: Here's what to know
Hulu said the terms will become effective next month.
Layoff list: Major tech companies that have cut jobs so far in 2024
More than 20,000 jobs have already been shed in the tech industry just three weeks into the new year, according to one layoff tracking site.
Class action lawsuit accuses Dunkin’ of discrimination for charging extra for non-dairy milk alternatives
The Dunkin' lawsuit claims customers have been charged extra for drinks made with soy milk and other non-dairy alternatives.
Study: Gen Z, millennials are ‘obsessed’ with idea of being rich
The study found that nearly 60% of millennials said they feel behind financially, likely contributing to feelings of financial inadequacy.
30-year mortgage rate stabilizes in 6.6 percent range, draws buyers back: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.69% for the week ending Jan. 25, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
When will the IRS send out tax refunds
The IRS says most taxpayers should expect their refund within 21 days of filing but it could take longer for some.
San Pedro Square in San Jose will become vehicle-free pedestrian mall
San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose is being closed to traffic and turned into a pedestrian mall.
Number of electric vehicles that qualify for new electric vehicle tax credit drops to 13
Only 13 electric vehicle models qualify for the full $7,500 credit, with Tesla and GM seeing the biggest hit.
'Too little, too late' - East Oaklanders disappointed In-N-Out is closing
While In-N-Out customers aren’t shocked to hear the restaurant is shutting down, many said the city didn’t do enough. OPD says they've been focusing on this area for months.
Subway sidekicks: Footlong pretzels, sweet treats added to menu
The Subway Sidekicks menu rolls out nationwide Jan. 22.
Sports Illustrated planning to lay off most, if not all, staff
The publisher of Sports Illustrated has notified employees it is planning to lay off a significant portion — possibly all — of the outlet's staff after its license to use the iconic brand's name in print and digital was revoked.
Rally at Berkeley restaurant hit twice by burglars
Local community leaders and political office-seekers rallied Thursday outside Creekwood Restaurant in Berkeley, which has been hit twice by burglars in a little over a year.
Mary Poppins bag lawsuit: Uniqlo accuses Shein of copying hit product
The Uniqlo bag is praised on TikTok and other social media as roomy but also light and compact.
Just over 15 percent of home listings were considered affordable in 2023: Redfin
Just 15.5% of homes are considered affordable for everyday homebuyers, the lowest share on record.
Home buyers struggle in 2023, but homeownership rate could rise in 2024
Housing inventory was low in 2023, but homeownership stayed steady at 66%. The rate could see an increase in 2024.
Top Federal Reserve official says inflation fight seems nearly won, with rate cuts coming
A top Federal Reserve official said Tuesday that he is increasingly confident that inflation will continue falling this year back to the Fed's 2% target level, after two years of accelerating price spikes that hurt millions of American households.
Diamond company cuts prices this month amid difficult economy, lab-grown demand
The company reportedly sought to drum up more sales.