Best bank accounts for kids
A savings account is an excellent tool for teaching children the value of money and financial management. However, before you open a savings account for your child, you should look for a few key features. Here are some of the best savings accounts for kids, including those with no minimum balance requirements, no fees or…
Photos: Good vibes all around at the Golden State Warriors’ open basketball practice at Chase Center
Mike Dunleavy Jr. discusses a blockbuster trade, and Steph Curry thanks fans who have “been with us the whole entire way” On Thursday, 13,000 Warriors fans gathered to watch Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and company hit three-pointers on the bright yellow court at Chase Center for the low price of $5. General Manager Mike Dunleavy…
Why are mortgage rates so high?
According to Bankrate data, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate reached 8% on Thursday, a level not seen since 2000. The 30-year rate has been on the verge of 8% for several weeks, then backed off, then picked up steam again — a perplexing pattern that is somewhat unusual for this time of year, when…
‘It Starts Here’: San Francisco billionaires, CEOs battle ‘doom loop’ with new ad campaign
Multimillion-dollar campaign touts the city’s history, beauty In order to change the negative narrative about San Francisco and attract more businesses, a group of local business leaders and billionaires is launching a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign to repair the city’s image. The “It Starts Here” campaign, which will feature iconic Bay Area companies such as Levi…
Two arrests made in connection to South San Jose armed robbery
The suspects, a man and a woman, were allegedly involved in a series of San Jose robberies SAN JOSE, Calif. — According to authorities, a man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of a string of robberies in San Jose. According to a Friday news release from San Jose police, officers responded to…
AI bots are helping 911 dispatchers with their workload
With a shrinking workforce, some governments see AI as a solution. During a storm, 911 call centers are frequently inundated with reports of downed trees, flooded roads, and panicked residents. Every call is important, but when there are multiple reports of the same incident, the pressure on emergency services can become overwhelming. A technological ally…
Bay Area loses jobs in September, California gains nearly vanish
Three straight months of regional losses add to statewide weakness The Bay Area lost 5,200 jobs last month due to a weak labor market; worse, the nine-county region has seen job losses for three months in a row, according to a new report. Regional job losses were led by the South Bay, East Bay, and…
Corpses, ashes and unborn children — none count as passengers in California carpool lanes
Q. I was driving east on the 91 Freeway in the No. 1 lane in moderate traffic when a hearse passed by in the HOV lane with only the driver inside. Does a corpse in a coffin in the back qualify as two people in the vehicle? If that’s the case, can you have a…
Fremont tech and industrial park sold to big real estate firm
Deal suggests rising property values in the area FREMONT — A large Texas real estate company has purchased a Fremont tech and industrial park for $40.4 million in cash, indicating rising property values for the site in the midst of a difficult post-coronavirus economic landscape. According to documents filed with the Alameda County Recorder’s Office…
