A California Republican’s bill would exempt low- and middle-income wildfire victims from solar panels requirements on rebuilt homes that didn’t have them when they burned down.
In this guide from NPR's Life Kit, we share six expert tips you should know about filing your taxes.
Who's eligible for this new wage rise? And what can you do if you’re a fast-food worker and your boss isn’t providing you with this increased wage?
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2024/04/01/what-to-know-about-californias-fast-food-wage-increase/
Big changes are coming to the way people buy and sell houses in the United States. The National Association of Realtors settled a lawsuit last week that could up-end the way real estate agents ar...
Roughly 8,000 workers have been laid off from the game industry since the start of 2024. If the cuts continue, this year could surpass 2023, when about 10,500 people lost their jobs.
Mentions of retail theft seem to be fading, their fever pitch cooling. What's changed? And how bad was the problem in the first place?
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2024/03/12/retailers-howled-about-theft-last-year-why-not-now/
Republicans want to scrap a raise for some fast food workers, and McDonald’s franchisees are funding a committee that is attacking Democrats who supported the law and are seeking local office i...
High electric bills consumed 65% of a rural grocery store’s profit last year. Owners say they may close the store because of PG&E rate hikes.
If Senate Bill 969 is passed, Californians age 21 and over can raise a toast in the glorious outdoors by Jan. 1, 2025.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2024/01/31/could-outdoor-drinking-revitalize-californias-economy/
A new law, sponsored by Attorney General Rob Bonta, will create a fund designed to fully compensate victims of false advertising or unfair competition.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2024/01/01/california-new-laws-for-2024-consumer-protection-beefed-up/
From hiking local trails to studying black holes, some Americans are finding creative ways to mark the country's busiest shopping day without spending a dime.
A Wednesday evening walking tour showcased many of Chinatown's beloved legacy establishments for APEC attendees, as well as new restaurants reimagining the San Francisco neighborhood.
Young people are stuck earning low wages, working long hours — often while going to school — and often without benefits or work protections. Their hardships may hamper the state’s economy f...
The strike is expected to end on Saturday at 6 a.m., according to statements from both Kaiser Permanente and the coalition representing Kaiser workers unions.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2023/10/05/kaiser-strike-to-end-saturday-but-negotiations-will-continue/
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Sunday that he plans to sign into law a pair of climate-focused bills intended to force major corporations to be more transparent about greenhouse gas emissions and the fin...
The mandatory raise would apply to workers at fast-food chains in California that have at least 60 locations nationwide.
The idea is to create a public alternative to private banking systems that currently manage taxpayer money.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2023/09/08/san-francisco-green-lights-nations-first-public-bank/
The former Singleton Road dump could fit the hundreds of vendors at La Pulga. But can the former landfill be transformed into a future landmark?
Asm. Buffy Wicks proposed legislation to help get around a court's rejection of a UC Berkeley housing plan. But even if the law is approved, its fate is in the hands of the state Supreme Court.
More than 20 million borrowers are eligible under the new repayment plan, and many will see lower payments.
In California, it's illegal for an employer to retaliate against workers, regardless of immigration or documentation status. Still, some employers punish workers for speaking up. Here's what you ...
'Wage theft is on everyone's radar now, and I do believe that there's a consensus that it's not acceptable in this county,' said a workers' rights advocate.
To address a historic deficit, Oakland is freezing vacant positions, merging city agencies and cutting police overtime. KQED dug into this year’s city budget.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2023/08/09/budget-deep-dive-unpacking-oaklands-360-million-shortfall/
SFPD receives a budget increase in addition to program investments that will waive fees for small businesses, and a homeless navigation center gets an expansion.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2023/08/09/budget-deep-dive-san-francisco/
Unlike Oakland and San Francisco, San José relies less on a surge in daytime population, helping to land the city in a projected budget surplus of $35.2 million for this fiscal year.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2023/08/09/san-jose-budget-deep-dive-setting-dollars-aside/
KQED Newsroom Friday, June 23, 2023 7 p.m. on Channel 9 Host: Priya David Clemens KQED Newsroom Celebrates 55 Years For 55 years, KQED Newsroom has covered the Bay Area’s defining moments an...
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2023/06/23/kqed-newsroom-finale-saying-goodbye/
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an 'agreement in principle' to resolve the looming debt crisis. With the outline of an agreement, a legislative package can be dr...
About 15% of employees of the San Francisco-based bank are being let go after it was seized by regulators and acquired by JPMorgan Chase in what became the second-largest bank failure in US histo...
Finding a new job can be exhausting, but there are some things you can do to boost your chances of finding your next opportunity faster.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2023/05/19/layoffs-the-best-ways-to-find-a-new-job-according-to-an-expert/
The IRS is working on a plan that would give taxpayers the option to file directly with the government online, but the $14 billion tax-preparation industry plans stiff opposition.