In San Jose, Spanish isn’t optional. It’s essential. Hospitals, banks—most public-facing companies—aren’t hiring Spanish-speaking workers for diversity’s sake. They’re hiring them because they need them. If a large share of your customers only speak Spanish, you need staff who can …
Opinion: Bay Area needs to take bilingualism seriously—now Read MoreIt’s officially economic forecast season. As punctual as any holiday tradition, all the gurus polish their crystal balls to reveal their glossy business outlooks for the coming year. Their work is curiously detailed, with seemingly exacting projections for numerous economic …
10 questions for 2026’s do-it-yourself economic forecast Read MoreThe U.S. economy is growing, and the stock market is up, so why are so many Americans feeling left behind? “The economy looks better on paper, than in reality for many,” says Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG. In a …
Jill On Money: Is the economy A-OK? Read MoreTOKYO — A powerful 7. 6-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan on Monday, triggering a tsunami of up to 40 centimeters in coastal communities in the region, the Japanese Meteorological Agency said. Related Articles 5.9 earthquake alert Thursday morning was …
Magnitude 7.6 quake triggers a tsunami on Japan’s northern coast Read MoreMost mornings, the Blue Boobies arrive in waves at the Albany Beach parking lot. Some days, they start as early as 6 a.m., appearing in the dark, attaching themselves to lit buoys and venturing out, barely visible in the predawn …
Meet the Bay Area swimmers who put your polar bear plunge to shame Read MoreCHICAGO – Sitting at his locker deep within Chicago’s United Center, with teammate Quinten Post to his left, a half-dozen reporters in front of him and zero minutes played on the night, Jonathan Kuminga assured everyone who would listen that …
Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga describes relationship with Kerr after benching Read MoreAs we light the Hanukkah candles beginning Sunday evening, Dec. 14, I can’t help but remember the celebrations of my youth. Related Articles How to make bouillabaisse, a French fishermen’s feast Red lentil and kale stew provides nourishment and comfort …
Hanukkah recipe: The ‘Splat!’ method gives latkes crispy texture Read MoreIf November was a month marked by rain, December has fast been defined by fog that’s accompanied bone-chilling temperatures. This week, one of those elements is expected to undergo a change. Related Articles California real estate industry is pressuring Zillow …
Temperatures to rise in some areas of Bay Area as dry spell continues Read MoreTOKYO — A powerful 7. 6-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan on Monday, triggering a tsunami of up to 40 centimeters in coastal communities in the region, the Japanese Meteorological Agency said. The agency said the magnitude quake struck just …
Magnitude 7.6 quake triggers a tsunami on Japan’s northern coast Read MoreMost mornings, the Blue Boobies arrive in waves at the Albany Beach parking lot. Some days, they start as early as 6 a.m., appearing in the dark, attaching themselves to lit buoys and venturing out, barely visible in the predawn …
Meet the Bay Area swimmers who put your polar bear plunge to shame Read MoreCHICAGO – Sitting at his locker deep within Chicago’s United Center, with teammate Quinten Post to his left, a half-dozen reporters in front of him and zero minutes played on the night, Jonathan Kuminga assured everyone who would listen that …
Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga describes relationship with Kerr after benching Read MoreAs we light the Hanukkah candles beginning Sunday evening, Dec. 14, I can’t help but remember the celebrations of my youth. Related Articles How to make bouillabaisse, a French fishermen’s feast Red lentil and kale stew provides nourishment and comfort …
Hanukkah recipe: The ‘Splat!’ method gives latkes crispy texture Read MoreIf November was a month marked by rain, December has fast been defined by fog that’s accompanied bone-chilling temperatures. This week, one of those elements is expected to undergo a change. Related Articles California real estate industry is pressuring Zillow …
Temperatures to rise in some areas of Bay Area as dry spell continues Read MoreIn San Jose, Spanish isn’t optional. It’s essential. Hospitals, banks—most public-facing companies—aren’t hiring Spanish-speaking workers for diversity’s sake. They’re hiring them because they need them. If a large share of your customers only speak Spanish, you need staff who can …
Opinion: Bay Area needs to take bilingualism seriously—now Read MoreIt’s officially economic forecast season. As punctual as any holiday tradition, all the gurus polish their crystal balls to reveal their glossy business outlooks for the coming year. Their work is curiously detailed, with seemingly exacting projections for numerous economic …
10 questions for 2026’s do-it-yourself economic forecast Read MoreThe U.S. economy is growing, and the stock market is up, so why are so many Americans feeling left behind? “The economy looks better on paper, than in reality for many,” says Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG. In a …
Jill On Money: Is the economy A-OK? Read MoreBy SEUNG MIN KIM, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is planning a $12 billion farm aid package, according to a White House official — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting …
Trump is proposing a $12B farm aid package to soften blow of his tariffs, White House official says Read MoreGREEN BAY, Wis. — This was not a success for the Bears. Not at all. Their standard needs to be higher, and thanks to Ben Johnson, it seems like it finally is. There’s no question, though, that they revitalized the …
Bears lose to Packers 28-21, but rivalry ‘alive and well’ after tight game, icy handshake between coaches Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Transportation is waiving part of a fine assessed against Southwest Airlines after the company canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022. Under a 2023 settlement reached by the Biden administration, Southwest agreed to …
Government waives part of a Biden-era fine against Southwest Airlines Read MoreORLANDO, Fla. — Jeff Kent was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again. Kent appeared on 14 …
Jeff Kent voted to baseball Hall of Fame; Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens again are denied entry Read More