Some U.S. grocery prices are dipping for the first time since 2020
Americans have struggled with high grocery costs since inflation soared during the pandemic. Now prices are falling.
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Americans have struggled with high grocery costs since inflation soared during the pandemic. Now prices are falling.
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
"Shrinkflation" — when companies charge the same for smaller sizes — is a sneaky way to raise prices. Read on to see what kind of products have shrunk the most.
Inflation in September fell to an annual rate of 2.4%, its lowest point since early 2021, as gas and energy costs continued to ease.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joins on what the cut of interest rates means to our wallets and the future of inflation. For more analysis go to www.jillonmoney.com. (09-19-2024)
The Fed's decision will lower borrowing costs from a 23-year high as the central bank pivots to shoring up economic growth.
Home insurance premiums have at times risen 40% faster than inflation. Extreme weather events are likely to make the expense worse.
The Federal Reserve just lowered its benchmark rate by 0.50 percentage points. Here's how the move could impact your finances.
Reed Cowan talks to CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger about the latest inflation data released by the U.S. government.
New Census data finds the typical household earned $80,610 last year, a 4% jump from 2022 and the first significant boost since 2019.
The August employment report shows 142,000 jobs added to the United States with the labor market saying inflation seems to cool down. For more analysis go to www.jillonmoney.com. (08-06-2024) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
The deal, available through Subway's app and website for a limited time, is aimed at inflation-weary consumers.
Harris is vowing to pass the first federal ban on price gouging, a pledge that comes after grocery prices have surged 25% since 2020.
Former President Donald Trump has focused his latest line of attacks against his rival on the economy, which comes after Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her first round of economic policy proposals. Natalie Brand has more.
Vice President Kamala Harris released her first major economic policy proposal since entering the presidential race. The plan, aimed at middle-class voters, includes money for new homebuyers, expansion of the Child Tax Credit and government action on grocery prices. Nancy Cordes reports from Raleigh, North Carolina.
Reed Cowan chats with CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger on how inflation cooled down in July but remains high in the housing markets. For more analysis, go to www.jillonmoney.com. (08-14-2024) Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
The monthly report is viewed as key factor in whether the Federal Reserve cuts its benchmark interest rate in September.
After years of soaring housing costs, renters are getting some relief as the Federal Reserve looks to extinguish inflation.
Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company is addressing portion sizes after finding 10% of its locations were skimping.
Consumer spending helped drive growth despite cost-of-living expenses that have spiked across the country.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
Auto insurance has gone up 19.5% since June of last year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data. The reason? Getting T-boned by inflation.
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger explains the month of June’s numbers and if we are close to seeing lowered interest rates. For more analysis go to www.jillonmoney.com. (07-11-2024) Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
The latest consumer price data furthers the case for an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve as soon as September.
With home ownership and rental prices out of reach, people in neighborhoods across the bay move into RVs and other oversized vehicles to give them some way to stay. In San Jose, encampments forming around those RVs are a source of growing frustration.
Recent video released by Palisades Tahoe shows a blanket of snow covering Olympic Village.
The California Coastal Commission has approved a project to build a more than 3,000-foot-long buried seawall along the southern portion of Ocean Beach in San Francisco.
Mika Zibanejad, Jimmy Vesey and Vincent Trocheck each scored in the second period and the New York Rangers beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2.
The man accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco last year remained on the stand Thursday for another round of contentious cross-examination by prosecutors.
With home ownership and rental prices out of reach, people in neighborhoods across the bay move into RVs and other oversized vehicles to give them some way to stay. In San Jose, encampments forming around those RVs are a source of growing frustration.
Recent video released by Palisades Tahoe shows a blanket of snow covering Olympic Village.
The California Coastal Commission has approved a project to build a more than 3,000-foot-long buried seawall along the southern portion of Ocean Beach in San Francisco.
Mika Zibanejad, Jimmy Vesey and Vincent Trocheck each scored in the second period and the New York Rangers beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2.
The man accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco last year remained on the stand Thursday for another round of contentious cross-examination by prosecutors.
The California Coastal Commission has approved a project to build a more than 3,000-foot-long buried seawall along the southern portion of Ocean Beach in San Francisco.
The man accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco last year remained on the stand Thursday for another round of contentious cross-examination by prosecutors.
Public transit in San Francisco is facing an uncertain future due to a massive budget deficit that could put the city's recovery in jeopardy.
Autonomous vehicle company Cruise LLC agreed to a $500,000 fine Thursday after admitting to a false report following a crash last year in which one of its vehicles dragged a pedestrian in San Francisco.
On the Peninsula, residents say they are running into coyotes in unexpected places and note that the wild animals are becoming increasingly bold.
Crews with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday morning responded to a spill reported in the area of the Richmond Wharf, according to authorities.
Organizers behind Oakland beloved punk-rock festival the Mosswood Meltdown made their initial 2025 line-up announcement Thursday, confirming return appearances by Devo, Osees and The Exploding Hearts.
A San Leandro woman is facing multiple felony charges after being arrested for allegedly scamming elderly victims out of large sums of money by convincing them their computers were infected with a virus.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office filed charges against a minor Friday who allegedly robbed an adult of a firearm and a cell phone after a road rage altercation.
More changes could be coming to the Oakland Unified School District as they continue to try and find ways to balance their budget.
With home ownership and rental prices out of reach, people in neighborhoods across the bay move into RVs and other oversized vehicles to give them some way to stay. In San Jose, encampments forming around those RVs are a source of growing frustration.
November 15th is "America Recycles Day". It's the only nationally recognized day that's dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling. But along the Monterey Peninsula, a group of graduate students got a head start with their annual "Trash Bash."
A Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to Reno was forced to make an emergency landing in Sacramento Wednesday evening, the second such incident involving a Southwest flight from the Bay Area in as many days.
Declining enrollment is affecting almost all schools, but for a San Jose school district, it could lead to nearly half its campuses closing or consolidating.
Guests at Athena in Santa Clara are getting an authentic taste of the Mediterranean
American Canyon police arrested two men early Thursday morning on suspicion of gun possession and one of them was also allegedly driving drunk.
Falling in line with new state requirements that go into effect in 2026, the Napa County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance Tuesday to ban single-use plastic bags and foodware.
Police in Fairfield have announced the results of a monthslong crackdown on cannabis grow houses in the community, saying more than 8,000 plants have been seized.
Authorities in Sonoma County on Monday confirmed the arrest of a suspect in a deadly shooting near a bar located on Lakeville Highway in Petaluma over the weekend.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Veterans Day that he has begun the process of granting a posthumous pardon for the only Petaluma native awarded the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War.
Mika Zibanejad, Jimmy Vesey and Vincent Trocheck each scored in the second period and the New York Rangers beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2.
Randy Winn is the new vice president of player development for the San Francisco Giants.
Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40.
Stephen Curry drove past Luka Doncic for a go-ahead layup with 1:50 left before Donic missed a 13-footer in the key and Curry connected for a 3-pointer moments later, scoring 37 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-117.
Klay Thompson exited the team bus then beamed as he strolled back into Chase Center, greeted by some 400 cheering Warriors employees showing their love and appreciation for the former Golden State star and lined up lined up along his path to the Dallas locker room.
The man accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco last year remained on the stand Thursday for another round of contentious cross-examination by prosecutors.
A man suspected of belonging to a burglary crew allegedly linked to commercial burglaries in San Francisco was arrested and hospitalized last week after plunging off a freeway overpass while attempting to flee, police said.
American Canyon police arrested two men early Thursday morning on suspicion of gun possession and one of them was also allegedly driving drunk.
Police in San Francisco on Thursday confirmed the recent arrest of a woman suspected of being involved in an October retail burglary that targeted a store in Union Square, authorities said.
A San Leandro woman is facing multiple felony charges after being arrested for allegedly scamming elderly victims out of large sums of money by convincing them their computers were infected with a virus.
Autonomous vehicle company Cruise LLC agreed to a $500,000 fine Thursday after admitting to a false report following a crash last year in which one of its vehicles dragged a pedestrian in San Francisco.
The new Stanford Robotics Center, which will be developing machines for future use in medicine, the arts, ocean and space exploration and your own home, recently opened its doors for the first time.
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.
A who's who of SF politics gathered to celebrate a $55 million grant awarded by the EPA to the city to help complete a high-speed zero-emission ferry network.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
The power of music is comforting patients undergoing palliative care, helping them and their loved ones through an extremely emotional and difficult time.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
With home ownership and rental prices out of reach, people in neighborhoods across the bay move into RVs and other oversized vehicles to give them some way to stay. In San Jose, encampments forming around those RVs are a source of growing frustration.
Public transit in San Francisco is facing an uncertain future due to a massive budget deficit that could put the city's recovery in jeopardy.
Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.
Among the 757 reports received, 4% had unusual descriptions, like "green fireball" or "a jelly fish with [multicolored] flashing lights."
There was a heated Board of Supervisors meeting in San Mateo County Wednesday where the board unanimously voted to ask Sheriff Christina Corpus to step down.
Festivities began Friday for Dia de los Muertos -- or Day of the Dead, with those who celebrate preparing altars to honor family members who have passed.
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
John Ramos reports on the Pentagon announcing it will change the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds expelled during "don't ask, don't tell" era.
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
Organizers behind Oakland beloved punk-rock festival the Mosswood Meltdown made their initial 2025 line-up announcement Thursday, confirming return appearances by Devo, Osees and The Exploding Hearts.
Local psychedelic-rock outfit the Spiral Electric top the bill Sunday night at the Golden Bull in Oakland, sharing the stage with Boulder, CO-based prog band Source and San Jose heavy psych outfit Sönus.
One of the first bands to codify Los Angeles hardcore punk in both sound and attitude, SoCal legends Fear play classic songs when they headline the Ritz in San Jose Friday night.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Beloved NYC power-pop band the dB's bring their first tour in 12 years to San Francisco Thursday, with the quartet's original line-up playing songs from its first two albums at the Chapel.
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.
Mayor Matt Mahan said the city is taking stock of hundreds of oversized vehicles parked around San Jose, before taking the next steps to crack down. Andrea Nakano reports.
The California Coastal Commission has approved a project to build a more than 3,000-foot-long buried seawall along the southern portion of Ocean Beach in San Francisco. Kelsi Thorud reports.
November 15th is "America Recycles Day". It's the only nationally recognized day that's dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling. But along the Monterey Peninsula, a group of graduate students got a head start with their annual "Trash Bash." Devin Fehely reports.
CBS News Bay Area evening headlines for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
City leaders in Fremont have unanimously approved a ban on long-term RV parking, following complaints from businesses about the unhoused living in the vehicles. Kara St. Cyr reports.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is a Berkeley woman who has promoted child literacy for four decades, as host of a community TV show encouraging young poets.
With hate crimes on the rise in the U.S., a pair of Oakland women have been equipping people with self-defense tools for free.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are two million photos worth? A history of Asian Americans in the Bay Area, for this week's Jefferson Award winner.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
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.