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.
Powell Street upgrade includes dramatic lighting, wider sidewalks
Powell Street is one of San Francisco's most recognized thoroughfares.
Majority of employment growth since COVID-19 goes to immigrants, report finds
A report finds that immigrants accounted for most of U.S. job growth since 2019, while employment growth for U.S.-born workers declined.
California home to most Fortune 500 companies, beats out Texas and New York
For the first time in a decade, California is home to the most Fortune 500 companies in the U.S., with a majority of the firms on the state’s list headquartered here in the Bay Area.
Round-the-clock preparations are underway as SF is set to host massive, sold-out surprise rave concert
Excitement was building on Friday night in San Francisco in anticipation of a huge, sold-out rave concert at Civic Center Plaza. Crews worked round the clock to set the stage for Saturday's massive event. Fred Again, a DJ and artist from the U.K., is headlining the concert with Scrillex.
Salesforce stock value plummets, company loses nearly $50B in value in one day
San Francisco-based tech company Salesforce lost tens of billions in valuation this week, all after the company showed less-than-impressive growth in a quarterly financial report.
New research highlights widening income wage gap in California
An analysis done by the Public Policy Institute of California shows the top 10% of earners in California make 10 times more money than those in the bottom 10% of earners. KTVU's Alex Savidge discusses the key takeaways from this research with Tess Thorman, PPIC Research Associate and study co-author.
Inflation forces Palo Alto Chinese restaurant to close after 38 years
Regulars at a Chinese restaurant in Palo Alto savored their final meals from the long-running establishment that has been forced to close its doors due to inflation.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce celebrates small business week
KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes highlight some of San Francisco's local favorites with Rolando Tirado, Small Business Manager with the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.
Shreve & Co. closing Union Square store after 172 years in San Francisco
Shreve & Co., a prestigious jeweler that has been in San Francisco for 172 years, announced on Monday that they are leaving the city.
Services available for Bay Area families struggling to afford housing
According to a new survey, nearly 4 in 10 Bay Area households spend more than 30% of their income on housing. This Affordable Housing Month, United Way Bay Area is raising awareness about the services available to local rent-burdened families. KTVU's Alex Savidge discusses the affordable housing crisis with Kelly Batson, Interim CEO of United Way Bay Area.