IRS: Now is the Time for a Mid-Year Premium Tax Credit Checkup

IRS Health Care Tax Tip

Marin Supervisors Ban Tobacco from Pharmacies

Four retail drug stores in unincorporated Marin affected.

Golden Gate Bridge Workers Authorize Strike

Contract negotiations will resume next week.

HP Pays $32.5M to Settle Federal Allegations

The dispute involved a contract with the Postal Service.

Dozens Camp Out for Novato Chick-fil-A Opening

The first 100 people through the door when the eatery opens Thursday get free meals every week for a year.

Bank of Marin Honored for Philanthrophy

The bank donates cash, while employees volunteer for nonprofits.

Win Free Chicken for a Year at the New Chick-fil-A

You may have to camp out to get the free chicken.

Marin County Has Lowest Unemployment Rate in Bay Area, Data Shows

State employment data shows Marin County had the lowest unemployment rate in the Bay Area in June at 4 percent, which was up from 3.8 percent in May.

AAA: Bay Area Gas Prices Up Slightly From Last Month

It's currently costing about two cents more per gallon than it did last month to fill up your tank in the Bay Area.

Rite Aid Agrees to Pay $500K to Settle Rx Claim

Prosecutors say Rite Aid has since implemented new compliance procedures. Rite Aid has numerous locations throughout the Bay Area.

Colored Placards Proposed for Local Restaurants

The posted code would reflect results of recent food safety inspections in a stoplight-inspired system with green, yellow and red "grades."

Novato-Based Company Issues Recall Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination

The California Department of Public Health wants the public to be sure to discard or return the possibly contaminated products.

Bay Area Workers Make 37 Percent More Than National Average, Data Shows

The average hourly wage for a worker in San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties is $30.59 while the national average is $22.33, according to the federal statistics.

FDA Recalls Hummus, Dips Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

The affected brands were sold nationally at Target and Trader Joe's stores.

Marin County Has Lowest Unemployment Rate in Bay Area, Data Shows

Marin Residents Urged to Fill Up Gas Tanks Before Heading West After Crash Disables Pumps

AAA: Summer Gas Prices in Bay Area Expected to Fall

"Barring any unforeseen refinery maintenance issues that could push California gas prices up temporarily, state prices should continue to fall as we approach the Memorial Day holiday," said AAA Northern California spokeswoman, Cynthia Harris.

Need Creativity Boost? Follow In Steve Jobs' & Mark Zuckerberg's Footsteps

New Stanford study says walking fuels inspiration.

Bart Fined $210K For Safety Violations That Led To Worker Deaths Last Year

Engineer Christopher Sheppard, 58, of Hayward, and contractor Laurence Daniels, 66, of Fair Oaks, were struck and killed by a BART train while inspecting a dip in the tracks between the Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill BART stations last Oct. 19.

BART Board Approves 3.7 Percent Raises for General Manager, Top Officials

Bay Area Gas Prices Jump 14 Cents in One Month

Gas prices now stand at $3.98 a gallon in Northern California, a sharp jump from March but still below the California average of $4.05, AAA officials said.

Check Novato Restaurant Records on Your Smartphone

Mobile users on www.marinfoodinspection.org can search by business name to see a restaurant’s track record and health violations.

Gas Prices Surging in Bay Area

As expensive as Bay prices are, they still represent less of an increase than the state as a whole.

Check Your Freezer for These Ice Creams Being Recalled

While no illnesses have been reported from the products of as Thursday, the goods may be linked to listeria monocytogenes.

Beef Jerky Being Recalled Due to Possibly Contaminated Meat

Krave's Garlic Chili Pepper Beef Jerky may contain impacted product from the Rancho Feeding Corporation recall.

California McD’s Workers Say They Deserve a Break from Forced Unpaid OT

McDonald’s employees in three states have filed six lawsuits accusing the fast-food giant of wage theft, alleging practices the workers say drop their wages below the federal minimum.

Marin County Has Lowest Unemployment Rate in Region

The lowest unemployment rate in the region remained in Marin County, which was at 4.7 percent in January, up from 4.2 percent in December.

Safeway, Albertsons Announce Merger

The merger will likely be completed by the end of 2014.

Mike's Bikes Relocating Company Headquarters to Novato

The move will happen in stages over the next few months, and the Mike’s Bikes retail store on 4th Street in San Rafael is unaffected.

Bay Area CVS Stores to Stop Selling Cigarettes, Tobacco Products

The drug store chain vows to stop selling all tobacco products in its stores by Oct. 1 this year.

Carl's Jr. Makes Way for Chick-fil-A

The Carl's Jr. that has sat empty by Moylan's Brewing has has been torn down and a Chick-fil-A will stand in its place.

Who's Hiring: Ross, Whole Foods, Autodesk

Looking for a new career? Check out who's accepting applications in the North Bay this week.

Is The Wrong Job Better Than No Job At All?

How to make the best of a less than perfect job situation.

Uncle Sam Will Pay $3,000 To Give You The Flu

Healthy and under 50? Here's a way to make some quick money.

Is a Joint Bank Account the Secret to a Happy Marriage?

How sharing finances brought one couple closer together.

How to Make Sure You Can Always Find a Job

Follow these steps for lifetime job security.

Cooper's Public Market Offers Local Foods To Locals

New Novato market is all local all the time with all products coming from within a 30 mile radius.

Novato Woman Helps Kids and the Environment at the Same Time

A Novato woman is helping under served kids in Marin County through a nonprofit business which raises funds through holding athletic events.

A Culinary Job Fair Will Highlight Jobs In Food Service

A Novato job fair will be looking for applicants interested in working in the culinary profession.

60 Flights At SFO Canceled From East Coast Storm

The airports most affected by the snowstorm are in the New York, Washington, D.C.