Trial approaching in Sutter Health antitrust case
Spurred in part by former President Barack Obama's health care law, hospitals across the country have merged to form massive medical systems in the belief it would simplify the process for patients.
Spurred in part by former President Barack Obama's health care law, hospitals across the country have merged to form massive medical systems in the belief it would simplify the process for patients.
Breakthrough device can generate electricity from the night sky
An innovative new device is able to generate electricity from the night sky, according to a new study.
An innovative new device is able to generate electricity from the night sky, according to a new study.
Hotel magnate, philanthropist Barron Hilton dead at 91
Barron Hilton, the hotelier and philanthropist who led the Hilton hotel chain, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 91. Hilton, who succeeded his father, Conrad Hilton, as president and chief executive officer of Hilton Hotels Corp. in 1966 and served in that capacity for 30 years, died Thursday at his home, according to an obituary provided by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.
Barron Hilton, the hotelier and philanthropist who led the Hilton hotel chain, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 91. Hilton, who succeeded his father, Conrad Hilton, as president and chief executive officer of Hilton Hotels Corp. in 1966 and served in that capacity for 30 years, died Thursday at his home, according to an obituary provided by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.
House intelligence chief says Facebook working on election threats
The head of the House Intelligence Committee said Friday he has been assured by the CEO of Facebook that the company is working on ways to prevent foreign actors from disrupting next year's elections. Rep. Adam Schiff of California met with Mark Zuckerberg and said the Facebook CEO showed a deep awareness of the threat to the elections from so-called "deep fake" videos and other technically...
The head of the House Intelligence Committee said Friday he has been assured by the CEO of Facebook that the company is working on ways to prevent foreign actors from disrupting next year's elections. Rep. Adam Schiff of California met with Mark Zuckerberg and said the Facebook CEO showed a deep awareness of the threat to the elections from so-called "deep fake" videos and other technically...
Die-hards wait in line to buy new iPhone 11; tips on Apple's new privacy update
Apple's new iPhone 11, watches and iPads go on sale Friday, and in Palo Alto, the lines were smaller than usual - just about 20 or so die-hards - who were camped out at the flagship store at 3 a.m., five hours before the doors were set to open.
Apple's new iPhone 11, watches and iPads go on sale Friday, and in Palo Alto, the lines were smaller than usual - just about 20 or so die-hards - who were camped out at the flagship store at 3 a.m., five hours before the doors were set to open.
Fremont man says Walmart tricked him by selling used tablet; company refutes his claim
Buyers beware: That's the message from Doug Ewing of Fremont, who said he didn't get what he paid for when he bought a tablet from a Walmart in Fremont.
Buyers beware: That's the message from Doug Ewing of Fremont, who said he didn't get what he paid for when he bought a tablet from a Walmart in Fremont.
Airbnb says it will go public in 2020
NEW YORK (AP) - Home-sharing company Airbnb Inc. said Thursday it plans to go public in 2020. It's a long-awaited move for the San Francisco company, which was founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia, who needed some extra cash so they put air mattresses on their apartment floor and charged $80 per night.
NEW YORK (AP) - Home-sharing company Airbnb Inc. said Thursday it plans to go public in 2020. It's a long-awaited move for the San Francisco company, which was founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia, who needed some extra cash so they put air mattresses on their apartment floor and charged $80 per night.
Company will pay you $1,300 to watch 13 classic horror movies by Halloween
This job might be the scariest but easiest way to make $1,300.
This job might be the scariest but easiest way to make $1,300.
EPA set to end California's ability to regulate fuel economy
The Trump administration is poised to revoke California's authority to set auto mileage standards, asserting that only the federal government has the power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy.
The Trump administration is poised to revoke California's authority to set auto mileage standards, asserting that only the federal government has the power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy.
Walmart offering gift cards in first-ever car seat trade-in until end of September
Good news, parents! Now is the perfect time to recycle car seats that are no longer being used in exchange for either gift cards.
Good news, parents! Now is the perfect time to recycle car seats that are no longer being used in exchange for either gift cards.
Tests show synthetic marijuana sold as CBD in California
An Associated Press investigation shows a dark side to booming sales of the cannabis extract CBD. Some people are substituting cheap and dangerous street drugs for the real thing.
An Associated Press investigation shows a dark side to booming sales of the cannabis extract CBD. Some people are substituting cheap and dangerous street drugs for the real thing.
No Deal: Nearly 50K auto workers strike against GM in contract dispute
More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers walked off General Motors factory floors or set up picket lines early Monday as contract talks with the company deteriorated into a strike.
More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers walked off General Motors factory floors or set up picket lines early Monday as contract talks with the company deteriorated into a strike.
MoviePass will shut down services on Sept. 14
After several months of hanging on, MoviePass will shut down indefinitely on Saturday.
After several months of hanging on, MoviePass will shut down indefinitely on Saturday.
PG&E reaches $11B deal with California wildfire insurers
Pacific Gas & Electric and a group of insurers say they have reached an $11 billion settlement to cover most of the claims from the 2017 and 2018 wildfires in California.
Pacific Gas & Electric and a group of insurers say they have reached an $11 billion settlement to cover most of the claims from the 2017 and 2018 wildfires in California.
AAA says owning a car is more expensive than ever, here's what it costs
The cost to own a car is higher than ever, according to the latest report on the subject from AAA.
The cost to own a car is higher than ever, according to the latest report on the subject from AAA.
Google reaches settlement with labor board over employee speech
Google has reached a settlement over employees' ability to speak out about workplace issues after a former worker filed a complaint. Under the settlement with the National Labor Relations Board, Google said, the company will post notices to remind employees of their federal rights. That includes the ability to talk to each other about workplace conditions and push for changes such as pay...
Google has reached a settlement over employees' ability to speak out about workplace issues after a former worker filed a complaint. Under the settlement with the National Labor Relations Board, Google said, the company will post notices to remind employees of their federal rights. That includes the ability to talk to each other about workplace conditions and push for changes such as pay...
GameStop reportedly closing up to 200 more stores worldwide following global sales decline
Following a poor fiscal year, Gamestop’s Chief Financial Officer Jim Bell announced at an earnings call that the video game distributor is planning to shut down between 180 and 200 stores globally.
Following a poor fiscal year, Gamestop’s Chief Financial Officer Jim Bell announced at an earnings call that the video game distributor is planning to shut down between 180 and 200 stores globally.
GM recalls over 3.4M pickups, SUVs to fix brake issues
Under pressure from the federal government, General Motors is recalling more than 3.4 million big pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S to fix a brake problem.
Under pressure from the federal government, General Motors is recalling more than 3.4 million big pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S to fix a brake problem.
Apple announces iPhone, iPad, Mac lineup at launch event
Apple unveiled its newest products at a big launch event on Tuesday. It was held at the Steve Jobs Theater at the Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino.
Apple unveiled its newest products at a big launch event on Tuesday. It was held at the Steve Jobs Theater at the Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino.
Target rolling out new loyalty reward program in October
Target announced this week every shopper's dream (or nightmare?) - a loyalty program that will start later this fall.
Target announced this week every shopper's dream (or nightmare?) - a loyalty program that will start later this fall.