Uncertainty surrounds California's fire insurance drought as legislative session nears conclusion
When the California State Legislature concludes in mid-September, a resolution for the fire insurance drought might not be reached.
South Bay braces for economic tsunami from Beyoncé's arrival, concert
South Bay businesses brace for economic tsunami as Beyoncé, fans arrive for her Levi's Stadium concert.
Farmers Insurance reducing staff by 2,400 in layoffs
Farmers Insurance has revealed it will shed numerous employees through layoffs.
Home affordability is the worst it has been in nearly 40 years, study shows
U.S. home prices recently faced their sharpest rise since November.
Home prices will rise in 2023 as affordability crisis worsens, Goldman says
Goldman Sachs projects home prices to climb by 1.8% this year amid housing shortage
3M likely to settle for nearly $5.5B in earplugs case after hearing-loss complaints
The earplugs were created to protect a person from hearing loud noises while allowing them to hear voices softer noises
American Airlines slapped with record-breaking $4.1M penalty for stranding passengers on delayed flights
The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.
Federal Reserve signals potential interest rate hikes to sustain strong US economy
The continued strength of the U.S. economy could require further interest rate increases, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
Uber raises the minimum age for most California drivers to 25, saying insurance costs are too high
Uber raised the minimum age requirement for most of its new drivers in California to 25 on Thursday under rules the company said are necessary because of the rising costs of commercial auto insurance in the state.
Nordstrom in its final days as downtown San Francisco works to mend itself
San Francisco's Nordstrom is in its final days as the city's downtown struggles to recreate itself.
Wells Fargo online banking systems down
Wells Fargo customers are having trouble managing their accounts online.
This brand will pay you nearly 10K to redo your 21st birthday
99 Brand is giving one lucky person a second shot at celebrating their 21st.
Ikea to open downtown San Francisco location as other retailers flee
Ikea will open a new store location in Downtown San Francisco on Wednesday, despite other retailers closing up shop from the allegedly troubled business area.
MacKenzie Scott gave 24 nonprofits $146 million in the first half of 2023
The gifts total $146 million and range from $1 million to $15 million.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? 15-year terms at 6.25 percent | August 18, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 18, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
San Jose approves labor deal, avoiding worker strike
The San Jose City Council on Tuesday approved the conceptual terms of an agreement to head off a strike by thousands of city workers.
Former OPD chief files legal claim alleging Mayor Thao retaliated against him
Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong has lodged a legal claim against the City of Oakland, alleging that his firing was an act of retaliation by Mayor Sheng Thao and other city officials.
Taylor Swift boosted Silicon Valley economy by $33 million
Swiftie or not, pop star Taylor Swift is undeniably a money magnet -- and new financial figures show a massive boost for Silicon Valley's economy from the artist's two-day stop at Levi's Stadium.
Today’s mortgage rates are rising, use shorter terms to save the most | August 14, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 14, 2023, which are largely trending up from Friday.
Shopper shocked by nearly $2,800 grocery bill: ‘Panic mode’
An Ohio woman was shocked when what was meant to be a routine order for a few hundred dollars of groceries from Kroger turned into a nearly $2,800 bill.