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A sign advertising an apartment for rent is displayed in a window in San Francisco. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

SF, SJ Among Top 10 Cities For Renting Rather Than Buying A Home

You’ve been told time and time again that buying a home is a better financial option than renting. But that’s not true everywhere.

2013/05/22

A sign stands in front of a home for sale in San Francisco (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Monthly Bay Area Home Prices Soar At Fastest Rate On Record

A research firm says the Bay Area’s median home price surged 17 percent in just one month, to pass the half-million dollar mark for the first time in five years.

2013/05/15

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Most Cal State University Campuses Now Charging A Fee To Graduate

Graduating students at more than a dozen California public universities will have to hand over money before they are handed their diplomas.

2013/05/13

A vet examines a cat.  (Liu Jin/AFP/Getty Images)

ConsumerWatch: Do Your Research Before You Have A Pet Emergency

The worst time to find a vet is when your pet suddenly falls sick – that’s why it’s important for pet owners to do some research ahead of time.

2013/05/08

An aerial view of the construction of the new San Francisco 49ers stadium in Santa Clara, February 5, 2013. (CBS)

Santa Clara 49ers Stadium To Cost Millions Less Than Expected

That’s because interest rates have dropped since the team started construction on the project.

2013/05/01

Oakland City Hall. (CBS)

Oakland City Employees Voice Concerns About New Budget

Many city employees said they refuse to accept any more cuts to their benefits or pay after making those concessions during the recession.

2013/05/01

Man shopping for groceries. (Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

More Than A Dozen Bay Area Towns Begin Paying Higer Sales Tax

Depending on where you shop and what type of purchase you plan to make in the near future, you may feel the impact on your wallet – or not.

2013/04/01

South San Francisco Ferry. (CBS)

New South SF Ferry Failing To Lure Commuters, Cover Costs

A 9-month-old ferry line that services South San Francisco from Oakland and Alameda is attracting only a fraction of the riders necessary to cover operational cots.

2013/03/18

Furloughed California Workers

California Worker Furloughs Increase State’s Long-Term Costs

The state employee furloughs started under Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger greatly increased the cash-out liabilities owed by California taxpayers when those workers leave government service.

2013/03/14

BART Ticket Gate

BART Board Votes To Increase Fares, Parking Fees

BART fares and parking fees are going up. The transit company’s board of directors overwhelmingly decided in a vote in Oakland on Thursday to approve the proposed hike.

2013/02/28

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