Employers added 175,000 jobs last month, marking a hiring slowdown
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
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U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
Last year Alameda decided to give new police hires a $75,000 signing bonus on top of a six-figure salary. Itay Hod reports. (4-5-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Wall Street is closely watching the jobs report and next week's inflation data to predict when the Fed might cut rates.
A new bill introduced into the California State Legislature aims to give employees the "right to disconnect" from their job when they're off the clock, protecting workers from having to answer emails or calls from supervisors.
Sonoma County, where agriculture is an economic engine, held a farmworker resource fair Sunday. John Ramos reports. (3-3-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A bill that would strengthen the rights of freelance workers was introduced this week by state Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco.
As widespread layoffs continue to sweep the tech industry, many workers are looking beyond Silicon Valley for their next step.
Jose Martinez spoke with a tech worker who lost her job in a previous layoff cycle to learn how her view of the industry and her life has changed. (1-25-24)
The monthly report signals hiring remains stronger than many economists had forecast, while the jobless rate dipped to 3.7%.
Tech layoffs have hit the Bay Area economy hard this year, but there are new signs the job cuts may be slowing down.
A number of large Bay Area companies are moving employees away from remote work toward more time back in the office.
A number of large Bay Area companies are moving employees away from remote work toward more time back in the office. Max Darrow reports. (6-23-23)
More than 4,000 San Jose employees are asking for a raise -- but the city has yet to come close to meeting their demands.
A report of U.S. job cuts showed roughly 5% of job losses in May were due to AI technology.
The tech industry's layoffs, which began last year, are showing no signs of slowing down. More than 150,000 tech workers have received pink slips this year alone, more than all of 2022 combined.
A year ago, Jerry Haagsma was living the high life as a software engineer but he quit to follow a lifelong passion and went from coding to corn-popping. Itay Hod reports. I5-19-23)
As tech companies slash their workforce, new college graduates fret they may not be able to stay in the Bay Area. Shawn Chitnis reports. (5-11-23)
We often hear that businesses are having a tough time finding enough employees. But one group of willing workers is often overlooked or disregarded: those who have spent time in jail.
Young employees are live-streaming their resignations on social media. Experts say that could hurt their future job prospects.
More than 100 people gathered outside the state capitol Thursday to show support for a bill that would provide unemployment benefits to undocumented workers. Jose Martinez reports. (4-13-23)
Police departments across the country are stretched thin and struggling to attract recruits. Now, one Bay Area city has just signed off on what appears to be the biggest hiring bonus in the country - $75,000 for new officers.
For California workers who experience mistreatment by their employers, filing a wage theft claim is no guarantee of a fair outcome. Max Darrow reports. (1-26-23)
A new round of layoffs from Google's parent company is sending more shudders through the technology industry. Shawn Chitnis reports. (1-20-23)
Hiring was stronger than economists had forecast, while the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
Graduates of a free career-training program focused on Black and Latino communities facing high unemployment say the transition to software sales has been life changing. Shawn Chitnis reports. (12-30-22)
Fairfield Mayor Catherine Moy announced Tuesday that she is stepping down from office.
San Francisco city officials said the number of homelessness encampments and RV's parked on city streets sheltering the unhoused reached new record lows, Mayor Daniel Lurie's office said Tuesday.
FBI agents raided the offices of Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer on Tuesday.
An Oakland man suspected of murder died over the weekend following an apparent medical emergency inside the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, after he spent several days in the hospital.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Fairfield Mayor Catherine Moy announced Tuesday that she is stepping down from office.
San Francisco city officials said the number of homelessness encampments and RV's parked on city streets sheltering the unhoused reached new record lows, Mayor Daniel Lurie's office said Tuesday.
FBI agents raided the offices of Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer on Tuesday.
An Oakland man suspected of murder died over the weekend following an apparent medical emergency inside the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, after he spent several days in the hospital.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
San Francisco city officials said the number of homelessness encampments and RV's parked on city streets sheltering the unhoused reached new record lows, Mayor Daniel Lurie's office said Tuesday.
A gaming store in San Francisco keeps getting broken into, leading to loss after loss and a mountain of anxiety for the woman behind the business.
A fixture on San Francisco's drag scene, Katya Smirnoff-Skyy has taken her act off the stage and onto the market. With more than 200,000 followers, her house tour videos have become must-see real estate TV: part open house, part one-woman show.
Each of the county's 400,000+ ballot signatures is evaluated visually by an election worker. From there, the qualifying ballots are rerun through the machine for a second tally. And those that have some flaw or irregularity are reviewed by a pair of workers in the "adjudication area."
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into four California school districts over policies pertaining to the instruction of gender and sexual orientation.
FBI agents raided the offices of Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer on Tuesday.
An Oakland man suspected of murder died over the weekend following an apparent medical emergency inside the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, after he spent several days in the hospital.
State lawmakers are advancing a bill, Senate Bill 948, that would require firearm buyers to complete a four-hour safety training course, including live-fire exercises at a shooting range.
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson was elected to finish out the term of her predecessor, Pamela Price, avoiding a November general election vote, county results indicated.
On top of ongoing vegetation abatement, the fire district is planning evacuation drills in high-risk neighborhoods this summer. They want to make sure that if the real thing happens, it isn't anyone's first time going through the motions.
San Pedro Street is being transformed into a massive outdoor viewing party, with organizers hoping global soccer fans will linger — and spend — in a corridor still recovering from the pandemic.
As the San Francisco Bay Area is set to host several matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, multiple road closures and detours will be in place near the stadium site in Santa Clara.
A San Jose mother and daughter who were convicted in the drowning deaths of two toddlers in their care were sentenced to prison, prosecutors in Santa Clara County announced Friday.
A shooting in San Jose on Monday morning left one person dead and another with life-threatening injuries, police said.
The Santa Clara County Parks Department has purchased nearly 100 acres of land next to Uvas Canyon County Park near Morgan Hill, where they plan to add new trail routes.
On Sunday, marchers began the second part of a three-day journey protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's presence in the Bay Area.
Students, teachers and staff shared hugs, high fives and tears this week as two longtime Santa Rosa schools closed their doors for the final time.
Authorities in Sonoma County have issued a warning to the immigrant community about a growing trend of scammers posing as Catholic Charities employees claiming to offer legal services.
More than a dozen Santa Rosa police officers and volunteers helped transform a family's apartment as part of an effort to give children a safer, more stable place to sleep, study and grow.
Authorities in Sonoma County say a man recently arrested in connection with a financial scam that cost an elderly couple over $25,000 is part of a larger scheme targeting older adults.
As the San Francisco Bay Area is set to host several matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, multiple road closures and detours will be in place near the stadium site in Santa Clara.
Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Dansby Swanson was held out of the Cubs' starting lineup for a second straight game.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
Michael Busch singled to right in the 10th inning, allowing automatic runner Dansby Swanson to advance from second and score on an error, and the Chicago Cubs edged the San Francisco Giants 3-2.
This June, Gigi will represent Hayward Little League as one of just 100 kids in the country selected to play in a special tournament in Williamsport, the home of the Little League World Series, designed to grow the game for girls.
An Oakland man suspected of murder died over the weekend following an apparent medical emergency inside the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, after he spent several days in the hospital.
A gaming store in San Francisco keeps getting broken into, leading to loss after loss and a mountain of anxiety for the woman behind the business.
Oakland police said two people died and a police officer was injured after a suspect sped away from a Housing Authority officer on Monday.
A San Jose mother and daughter who were convicted in the drowning deaths of two toddlers in their care were sentenced to prison, prosecutors in Santa Clara County announced Friday.
A shooting in San Jose on Monday morning left one person dead and another with life-threatening injuries, police said.
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
Authorities on California's Central Coast arrested two people Sunday suspected of vandalizing robots performing assessments on sidewalks last week.
A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.
Florida has become the first state to sue OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman.
Grocery sales at two Target stores in San Jose were halted over the past week, after health inspectors found evidence of rodent infestations.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
San Francisco city officials said the number of homelessness encampments and RV's parked on city streets sheltering the unhoused reached new record lows, Mayor Daniel Lurie's office said Tuesday.
FBI agents raided the offices of Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer on Tuesday.
State lawmakers are advancing a bill, Senate Bill 948, that would require firearm buyers to complete a four-hour safety training course, including live-fire exercises at a shooting range.
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson was elected to finish out the term of her predecessor, Pamela Price, avoiding a November general election vote, county results indicated.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
In one of the most competitive real estate markets in America, a San Francisco real estate agent dons fabulous drag to help promote homes for sale. Itay Hod reports.
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into four California school districts over policies pertaining to the instruction of gender and sexual orientation.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
A gaming store in San Francisco keeps getting broken into, leading to loss after loss and a mountain of anxiety for the woman behind the business.
A fixture on San Francisco's drag scene, Katya Smirnoff-Skyy has taken her act off the stage and onto the market. With more than 200,000 followers, her house tour videos have become must-see real estate TV: part open house, part one-woman show.
San Pedro Street is being transformed into a massive outdoor viewing party, with organizers hoping global soccer fans will linger — and spend — in a corridor still recovering from the pandemic.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
For nearly three decades, the Presidio Performing Arts Foundation has provided arts education and dance opportunities to underserved youth across the Bay Area.
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.
Crime and homeless encampments in San Francisco are falling according to Mayor Daniel Lurie. Veronica Macias reports.
After a cloudy start, expect highs ranging from the 60s along the coast to the 80s inland. Temperatures are expected to soar on Wednesday and Thursday, with some inland locations around 100. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Kevin Ko reports on a business owner who is keeping her store open after community support.
Brian Hackney reports on the powerful earthquake in the Philippines.
Alcohol consumption hits a 90-year low among American adults. Some alcohol producers are getting creative to find new ways to provide for consumers. Max Darrow reports.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
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.