Several Downtown Palo Alto restaurants burglarized over holiday break
Restaurant owners in Downtown Palo Alto are on edge, after several were targeted by burglars over the past two weeks.
New Year brings changes for California home insurance policies
The California Insurance Commissioner has released his long-awaited emergency regulations. Commissioner Ricardo Lara says the rules are designed to bring home insurers back into the state to end the drought of insurance available.
Farmers Insurance says they'll write more policies as homeowners' market improves
Farmers Insurance says the marketplace has improved in California and that they can now expand the number of policies it can write each month.
San Francisco's Fillmore outraged over word of Safeway closure
The upcoming closure of a Safeway supermarket in San Francisco's Fillmore District is creating an uproar in the community.
Blackout Holiday Market showcases Black entrepreneurs in Oakland
The holiday shopping season is underway in downtown Oakland, supporting black entrepreneurs at the Blackout Holiday Market.
Black Friday shoppers fill Union Square, crowds steady but not overwhelming
Shoppers across the Bay Area are on the hunt for good deals this Black Friday. Many people are dropping into stores in San Francisco's Union Square. While activity picked up in the afternoon, some businesses say foot traffic is down from this time last year.
Stock market, Bitcoin soaring to record highs since presidential election. Will it last?
The stock markets have increased, setting new highs since President-elect Trump won the election. But will the "election elation" last?
San Francisco's Metreon is for sale: reports
San Francisco's Metreon, anchored by Target and AMC movie theater is reportedly for sale.
7-Eleven closing more than 400 locations
7-Eleven is closing hundreds of store locations across North America due to underperformance.
Pizza shop holds grand opening along Oakland's troubled Hegenberger corridor
The owner of Oakland's newest Round Table Pizza franchise is hoping his shop will help play a part in stopping the bleed of businesses fleeing the city's troubled Hegenberger corridor. The shop, located in the Hegenberger Gateway Center at 8450 Edgewater Drive, held a grand opening ceremony on Thursday.
Sonoma County voters to decide on Measure J — future of large-scale farms
This November, voters in Sonoma County will decide on a contentious ballot measure that would impact large-scale farms.
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.
Cryptocurrency investment fraud cost Americans $5.6B last year
The FBI received over 69,000 complaints in 2023 by victims of fraud involving bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to a new report.
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.
New IKEA store is opening in the Bay Area; here's where and when
If you're a huge fan of affordable Swedish furniture (or Swedish meatballs) you're in luck, IKEA confirmed to KTVU that it is opening a new Bay Area location.
Legacy restaurants in San Francisco's Fillmore told to move out
Legacy restaurants on Fillmore Street say they must move out, after their buildings were purchased by a new owner.
Homes sellers and buyers will split commissions - or will they?
The $418 million settlement between the National Association of Realtors will cause chaos for agents just a lower borrowing rates are about to release home buyers' and sellers' pent-up demand for deals.
San Jose revitalizing downtown with pop-up shops
San Jose is welcoming several new businesses downtown on a temporary basis.
Inflation slows across U.S., but San Francisco Bay Area doesn't feel it
Inflation in the United States may be slowing down, but a new report from Wallethub says the San Francisco Bay Area is top four in the nation for inflation struggles.