New viral work trend 'monk mode' has workers focusing on one task at a time to boost productivity
To achieve more productivity in the workplace, the "monk mode" term has been trending on TikTok as people discuss removing all digital distractions and share tips and advice.
US companies increasingly eliminate college degrees as requirement amid 'out-of-control' school costs
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
Rite Aid files for bankruptcy
Rite Aid, one of the largest pharmacy chains in the country, has filed for bankruptcy.
Microsoft’s AI tool coming soon to Outlook, writing email replies for you
Microsoft 365 Copilot will become generally available for corporate customers on Nov. 1 across its programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, the company said.
Chipotle plans to raise menu prices again
Chipotle is raising its prices for the fourth time in the last two years.
Workers at San Jose Burger King protest unsafe and poor working conditions
Workers say they're concerned about wages, their personal safety and the condition of the building.
Express store, storied Italian restaurant leaving San Francisco
The Express store is leaving San Francisco's Union Square, as is the North Beach Restaurant a little more than a mile away.
Costco allegedly shares private customer info with Meta: lawsuit
The sensitive information shared allegedly included computer IP addresses, patient status, prescription information and immunization information.
Walmart to close stores on Thanksgiving for fourth consecutive year
Walmart hinted in 2022 that closing on Thanksgiving would be the norm.
New upscale restaurant opens in downtown San Jose as economic recovery continues
Rollati Ristorante is managed by the bar and restaurant group Vine Hospitality, which has served the Bay Area for about 30 years.
MGM Resorts estimates $100M loss from cyberattack that led to data breach
MGM Resorts said no customer bank account numbers or payment card information was compromised in the incident, but hackers stole other personal information.
Jack London Square businesses face struggles due to crime
People come to Oakland’s Jack London Square for the sense of community, the food, and the beer. However, small business owners are dealing with a complicated obstacle.
Air shows underway in San Francisco's Fleet Week
The Blue Angels took to the sky Friday afternoon as Fleet Week picked up steam going into the weekend. The air show is one of the highlights of Fleet Week and the show did not disappoint.
'MyPillow Guy' Mike Lindell is out of money, can't pay legal bills, lawyers say
Attorneys who’ve been defending MyPillow chief executive and election denier Mike Lindell against defamation lawsuits by voting machine companies are seeking court permission to quit.
Crocs releasing new classic cowboy boots to celebrate ‘Croctober’
The new boots hit store shelves for a limited time starting October 23.
New pop-up shops aim to address downtown San Francisco's vacant storefront problem
A new San Francisco city program, ‘Vacant to Vibrant’, is hoping to fill some of the downtown areas large number of vacant storefronts, and bring new foot traffic to the area. Bay Area non-profit SF New Deal, which helped spearhead the program, is helping 17 new pop-up shops open their doors on Friday.
Student loan repayment: Nearly half of Americans with college debt to cut essential spending
With student loan payments underway after the federal pause ended, many Americans are cutting back on essentials to make ends meet, MassMutual found. But Biden’s student loan relief initiatives aim to help borrowers now.
Starbucks to close 7 San Francisco stores this month
Starbucks announced this week they are closing seven of their San Francisco store locations by the end of the month.
Downtown San Jose showing signs of a rebound post-pandemic
Visit San Jose says they just welcomed 11,000 people downtown this past weekend for the Rock and Roll Half-Marathon, and they’re set to host 160 more events in 2023.
Court orders 14 Bay Area Subways to pay employees $1M in back wages
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has ordered the owners and operators of 14 Bay Area Subway restaurants to pay employees nearly $1 million in back wages and damages.