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From Oil to EVs, here’s how Donald Trump’s victory affects energy and climate policies
Trump is positioned to deliver on his campaign pledges to go after climate policies he’s dubbed the “green new scam” while reorienting the federal government toward pumping more crude and building more power plants.
Bay Area loses hundreds more tech jobs as region’s cutbacks persist
Fresh waves of layoffs are poised to eliminate the jobs of several hundred tech workers in the Bay Area.
Consumer tip: Order your free weekly credit report
Federal law says you can get a free credit report once a year. However, the credit-reporting companies allow consumers to get free copies of their credit report weekly
Jill On Money: Health care enrollment for 2025
Start by determining if your current plan or your needs have changed
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk parent company settles class action wage lawsuit for $5.9 million
The Santa Cruz Seaside Co., which operates the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, settled to pay nearly $6 million to a group of current and former employees for unpaid wages, rest periods and overtime, among eight complaints filed against the company.
California is about to change fuel standards. That means higher gas prices. But how high?
Members of the California Air Resources Board are scheduled to update the Low Carbon Fuel Standard on Friday.
In California, employers must give you time off to vote. Here’s how that works
In most cases, employees in the Golden State get up to two hours of paid time off to vote.
Walters: California gas prices to rise with transition off carbon fuels
State may be facing a period of volatility as it attempts to wean itself from combustion-powered transportation.
San Jose program could cut red-tape stifling major development projects downtown
Rather than watch potential projects fall to the wayside because of onerous rules and regulations, San Jose has proposed letting developers pitch major projects they know are feasible so long as they provide “an extraordinary benefit” to the city, such as a significant investment, meeting climate goals, or bolstering housing production.
Fed up with political text messages? Here’s how to stop the madness, California!
Political experts explain why your phone has become a perpetually pinging nightmare -- and how to stop the madness.
Fed up with political text messages? Here’s how to stop the madness, California!
Political experts explain why your phone has become a perpetually pinging nightmare -- and how to stop the madness.
Palo Alto estate lands buyer in real estate deal that tops $10 million
A modern mansion in Palo Alto has been bought.
San Jose affordable senior housing project advances with property deal
An affordable housing development for seniors that could sprout near downtown San Jose after a key real estate deal.
Governor hopes order curbs soaring bills from PG&E, other utilities
Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order he hopes will curb skyrocketing electricity bills charged by PGE and other utilities.
Siri gets smarter as Apple adds AI to iPhone
Most of the AI features Apple introduced Monday are already available on Android-powered smartphones that Samsung and Google released earlier this year.
Tech companies trim hundreds more Bay Area jobs — yet layoff pace slows
Tech companies have revealed plans to trim hundreds more Bay Area jobs, with the latest round jolting workers in Silicon Valley.
Autonomous tech is coming to farming. What will it mean for crops and workers who harvest them?
Although they may be more costly up front, he sees such climate-friendly investments as a necessary expense — and more affordable than expanding his workforce of two.
Jill On Money: Yes, everybody needs a will
It’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week, an opportunity for me to goad/guilt you into addressing this tough to embrace, but necessary task. Before you say, “that’s just for rich people,” remember that we all have possessions — they may not have huge monetary value, but they are still meaningful. We also have opinions about managing our []