New Year, New Job: How To Start A Successful Small Business In 2015
A new year might mean a new job. Jill Schlesinger has advice on starting a successful small business.
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A new year might mean a new job. Jill Schlesinger has advice on starting a successful small business.
Lauren Wilkerson learned early in her career that she had a passion for building and supporting health communities through public health education.
Mobile Makers Academy provides in-house or online education to help San Francisco students learn how to create iPhone and iPad apps.
Stuart Robbins is the chief information officer/evangelist for a tech company that's helping Cisco build the world's largest global intercloud.
Jill Schlesinger zeros in one lucrative career option in the Bay Area that's rapidly growing: registered nurses.
Former Oracle executive and best selling author Liz Wiseman has been listed on the Thinkers50 ranking, and was named one of the top 10 leadership thinkers in the world.
Meg Sloan had successful management tenures at Bay Area tech companies such as Facebook and eBay before becoming vice president of marketing at Foundation Capital in the Silicon Valley.
Salesforce, the largest tech employer in San Francisco, is one of many Bay Area companies actively helping veterans return to the civilian workforce.
Unemployment rates across the Bay Area dropped in November, compared with a year ago, according to data released Friday from the state's Employment Development Department.
From inspiring books to resume writers, here are some unique holiday gift ideas for job seekers.
Natalia Burina is the co-founder of Parable, a visual story telling platform for the iPhone and shortly, the iPad.
Marion Upton, a vocational nursing instructor at Carrington College spent several years as a registered nurse before becoming an educator, and gives advice from both sides of the profession.
Elias Manousos, CEO of San Francisco-based RiskIQ, leads a team whose services are used by eight of the 10 largest financial institutions in America, and five of the nine world's leading internet companies.
Nancy Lee, Chief Nursing Officer of the world-renowned Stanford Health Care, cautions nursing graduates not to be locked into a concrete career path.
San Francisco students thinking of a career in business management can learn valuable lessons from award-wining tech executive Sonita Lontoh.
The California Employment Development Department forecasts an increase of more than 55 percent in the market research analyst and marketing specialist industry job market.
Jan Yager Ph.D. has been fortunate to be able to have a career that includes writing and teaching, coaching and consulting.
Mohit Kalra, Senior Manager of Adobe's Secure Software Engineering team explains how his education has helped his career.
Receiving most of his education in the San Francisco Bay Area, Adam Welcome returned to his former preschool to become principal of the school named after the "Father of the California public schools."
After six years in the military, Kris Degaust, made the decision to go back to school which resulted in his current career with the world's leading petition platform.
Joe Harrison, a Bay Area nurse practitioner, has used his extensive education to treat seniors who are suffering from psychiatric conditions, as well as in various roles in political activism.
Tracy Sjogreen, says that one of the best qualities a manager can have is the ability to acknowledge outstanding work from team members.
"How information is protected and respectfully shared is a beautifully complex challenge that welcomes passion and expertise from many angles," says VP and CPO at Intel Security.
Leslie Davenport, licensed therapist, and author of "Healing and Transformation Through Self Guided Imagery," designed an Integrative Psychotherapy model that brings an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to healing and wellness.
The recent celebration of three new hospitals poised to open in San Francisco early next year is yet another clear indicator of a booming economy.
A small earthquake struck the San Ramon area early Tuesday morning, the latest in a string of small earthquakes to shake the Tri-Valley over the past month.
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
Four of the nation's top retail stores failed to promptly pull contaminated ByHeart infant formula from their shelves, federal health officials said in warning letters.
Powerball's jackpot rose to an estimated $1.25 billion — the sixth-largest in its history — after no tickets came up winners of Monday night's grand prize of roughly $1.14 billion.
A vehicle crashed into a Redwood City hardware store while people were inside, but thankfully, no one was injured, fire officials said.
A small earthquake struck the San Ramon area early Tuesday morning, the latest in a string of small earthquakes to shake the Tri-Valley over the past month.
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
Powerball's jackpot rose to an estimated $1.25 billion — the sixth-largest in its history — after no tickets came up winners of Monday night's grand prize of roughly $1.14 billion.
A vehicle crashed into a Redwood City hardware store while people were inside, but thankfully, no one was injured, fire officials said.
Once marked by store closures and safety concerns, Union Square is seeing renewed momentum as several high-profile tenants move into the area, including renowned chef Michael Mina.
A vehicle crashed into a Redwood City hardware store while people were inside, but thankfully, no one was injured, fire officials said.
Once marked by store closures and safety concerns, Union Square is seeing renewed momentum as several high-profile tenants move into the area, including renowned chef Michael Mina.
The fire was located in the area of 16th and Guerrero streets at a gas station that looks to be under construction.
The San Francisco Fire Department said 15 people were injured after the cable car they were riding in came to a sudden stop on California Street.
This week, San Francisco is set to honor a legendary photographer, the late Jim Marshall, by officially commemorating a street in his honor.
A small earthquake struck the San Ramon area early Tuesday morning, the latest in a string of small earthquakes to shake the Tri-Valley over the past month.
For nearly 30 years, there have been plans to build a veterans' clinic and final resting place on the property of the old Alameda air base. But now that the project has been abruptly terminated, leaving veterans dumbfounded by the decision.
The tour starts at Concannon Vineyard where people can grab some wine, board the trolley, and then visit some of the best decorated homes in the Livermore community.
A search for a suspect is underway after shots were fired during a fight outside a school campus in Richmond during the noon hour, police said.
As the holiday season approaches, families affected by gun violence gathered in Oakland for a community event aimed at healing, remembrance and support.
Authorities in Monterey County have launched an investigation after a body was found in the Salinas River over the weekend.
A fire at a recycling facility in southern Santa Clara County Monday morning that prompted a shelter-in-place for surrounding areas is under control, firefighters said.
The California Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for an elderly woman who was last seen in San Jose last week and is believed to be at-risk.
The San Jose Jewish community is feeling the impact after 15 people were killed in what is being called a terror attack at Sydney, Australia's Bondi Beach.
Police said that just before 2 a.m., a vehicle hit a pedestrian near North First Street and Technology Place.
A Marin County man has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly threatened and attempted to stab customers outside a Home Depot store over the weekend, police said.
A preliminary magnitude 4.0 earthquake hit the North Bay Sunday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Redwood Nights brings together passionate storytellers to share true, personal narratives in a natural setting designed to foster connection, according to producer Don Reed.
A multi-agency crackdown on organized retail theft led by Santa Rosa police at several businesses on Thursday resulted in 17 arrests, the department said.
A woman in Sonoma County was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty Tuesday after police said they found two dozen dogs living in poor living conditions inside a garage.
Registration for the LA28 Olympics ticket draw opens in January, marking the first time that fans of the games can begin the process to attend the international event in 2028.
Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Tennessee Titans 37-24.
Fernando Mendoza claimed 2,362 first place votes to nab the prize.
The San Francisco 49ers have placed receiver Brandon Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list, making him ineligible to return from a knee injury this season.
John Klingberg scored his second goal of the game 2:57 into overtime to lift the San Jose Sharks to an improbable 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
A search for a suspect is underway after shots were fired during a fight outside a school campus in Richmond during the noon hour, police said.
Authorities in Monterey County have launched an investigation after a body was found in the Salinas River over the weekend.
A Marin County man has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly threatened and attempted to stab customers outside a Home Depot store over the weekend, police said.
The California Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for an elderly woman who was last seen in San Jose last week and is believed to be at-risk.
Police on Monday renewed their search for the gunman who killed two Brown University students and wounded nine others.
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
Time magazine named "the architects of AI" its 2025 Person of the Year on Thursday, calling out tech industry leaders behind the rise in artificial intelligence.
The San Francisco 49ers announced Wednesday that OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor has acquired a minority stake in the team, joining other tech titans that have bought into the club.
With the world's first social media ban for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect reveals it was personally inspired by his wife, for their four children.
Waymo said a pregnant passenger headed to a San Francisco hospital ended up giving birth inside the self-driving vehicle. A remote employee also called 911 after being alerted to "unusual activity."
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Officials in Monterey County have issued a warning to people foraging for wild mushrooms amid a rise in poisonings.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
For nearly 30 years, there have been plans to build a veterans' clinic and final resting place on the property of the old Alameda air base. But now that the project has been abruptly terminated, leaving veterans dumbfounded by the decision.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home over the weekend.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the FBI and Justice Department thwarted "what would have been a massive and horrific terror plot" in Southern California.
Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished command Friday in a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters after announcing early retirement amid U.S. buildup off of Venezuela.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
Advocacy group The Trevor Projected released data from the first year of a study following more than 1,600 LGBTQ+ youth across the country.
A former Yosemite employee says they've been fired by the National Park Service, three months after flying a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, has been arrested for murder in their deaths.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
After a dry and chilly start, expect warmer conditions on Tuesday, with highs in the 50s and low 60s. Unsettled conditions return, with showers early Wednesday and stronger storms possible this weekend. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
An earthquake with a magnitude 3.1 struck the San Ramon area early Tuesday morning, the latest in a string of small earthquakes to shake the Tri-Valley over the past month. Jessica Burch reports.
An earthquake with a magnitude 3.1 struck the San Ramon area early Tuesday morning, the latest in a string of small earthquakes to shake the Tri-Valley over the past month. Jessica Burch reports.
A vehicle crashed into a Redwood City Ace Hardware and caught fire.
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It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.