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May 2, 2013

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Economy

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Bay Area economy doing A-OK

12:41 pm Monday

While numerous California cities have been hit hard by the effects of the recession, the Bay Area seems to be bouncing back just fine.

Silicon Valley sees job surge

12:37 pm Thursday

A report released Tuesday indicates that Silicon Valley is not only returning, but exceeding the heyday of dot-com boom job growth.

State eyes second jobs on the taxpayer’s dime

4:44 am Friday

Holding multiple jobs is hardly a rarity these days. Most people who do so, though, aren’t collecting two state paychecks.

Unaffordable SF lauded for affordable housing

7:43 pm Wednesday

Despite sky-high rental prices, San Francisco is being heralded as a paragon of affordable housing.

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Outside Lands wants to get even bigger

1:29 am Friday

Outside Lands wants to sell 10,000 more tickets each day — and is willing to sweeten the deal for The City.

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Creative trash scavengers work the system

1:19 pm Tuesday

Trash scavenging in The City is illegal, yet it’s a creative way for some of our poorest residents to get by.

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Refinery blaze lights a fire under gas prices

6:07 pm Tuesday

Spot gas prices have already gone up 34 cents following Monday night’s Chevron refinery fire in Richmond.

South Bay leads rising Bay Area job market

6:20 pm Thursday

Santa Clara County currently ranks as the nation’s strongest job market, with San Francisco right behind it in job growth.

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Bay Area rents rocket to record levels

11:35 am Wednesday

Your wallet knows, your bank account knows, and now you know: Bay Area rents are higher than ever.

Richmond residents tour foreclosed homes

1:44 am Tuesday

Residents and activists toured Richmond’s foreclosed and abandoned properties to get a glimpse inside the city’s housing woes.

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Candlestick Point circling the drain

5:23 pm Tuesday

Time is running out for a deep-pocketed savior to swoop in and save Candlestick Point State Recreation Area.

Economic forecasts are just predictions

5:18 pm Thursday

A UCLA report peering into California’s economic future predicts our housing market will see a nice bump — but not until next year.

Body scanner company cashes in on fears

4:31 pm Sunday

A California company that makes body scanners is doing quite well for itself, and it doesn’t care if you hate them.

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Gas prices smack you right in the face

10:28 am Friday

You want a smack in the face? Like, Dave-Chapelle-in-Rick-James-garb slap in the face? I’m pretty sure recent gas prices achieve that.

Price gouging hurts food program

2:24 pm Monday

Would you pay $9.94 for a box of Cheerios? How about $8 for an 18-pack of corn tortillas? Nobody would. Except the State of California.

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Time running out for state parks

12:21 pm Monday

As temperatures rise and summer looms, Bay Area families may be shut out of their favorite camping spots.

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