Bay Area gas prices are highest in the US, while rest of the nation sees sharp declines
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has plummeted 22 cents a gallon (3.8 liters) over the past three weeks, to $2.51.
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has plummeted 22 cents a gallon (3.8 liters) over the past three weeks, to $2.51.
San Jose approves controversial sale of land to Google, despite critics, chaos and arrests
After several hours of public comment, a bit of chaos and eight arrests, San Jose's City Council early Wednesday morning unanimously approved the sale of more than $100 million in land west of Highway 87 to the tech giant Google.
After several hours of public comment, a bit of chaos and eight arrests, San Jose's City Council early Wednesday morning unanimously approved the sale of more than $100 million in land west of Highway 87 to the tech giant Google.
'Housing not Google': Group fasts in front of City Hall to protest new Diridon campus
In front of San Jose's City Hall, a group of 40 pastors and advocates are fasting, protesting a city council vote that's now just hours away.
In front of San Jose's City Hall, a group of 40 pastors and advocates are fasting, protesting a city council vote that's now just hours away.
Microsoft surpasses Apple as most valuable public company
Microsoft has surpassed Apple as the world's most valuable publicly traded company...
Microsoft has surpassed Apple as the world's most valuable publicly traded company...
Silicon Valley tech companies donate $20 million for low-income housing
On what’s become known as 'Giving Tuesday,' one South Bay non-profit is seeing its coffers increase by $20M. The money will be used to help build much-needed low-income housing.
On what’s become known as 'Giving Tuesday,' one South Bay non-profit is seeing its coffers increase by $20M. The money will be used to help build much-needed low-income housing.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are increasingly merging
The physical rush of Black Friday and the armchair browsing of Cyber Monday are increasingly blending into one big holiday shopping event as more customers buy items online and pick them up at brick-and-mortar stores.
The physical rush of Black Friday and the armchair browsing of Cyber Monday are increasingly blending into one big holiday shopping event as more customers buy items online and pick them up at brick-and-mortar stores.
Strike Day 50: Marriott hotel workers have Thanksgiving on picket line
The sole Bay Area holdout in a lengthy hotel worker strike had their Thanksgiving Day dinner on the picket line Thursday in San Francisco.
The sole Bay Area holdout in a lengthy hotel worker strike had their Thanksgiving Day dinner on the picket line Thursday in San Francisco.
Mega dot coms, online stores going brick and mortar
The U.S. Commerce Department says last year, online purchases represented 13% of total retail sales; meaning, 87% of purchases were made in old fashioned brick and mortar stores. Despite the closings of many traditional retailers, famous internet brands are popping up and trying to cash-in.
The U.S. Commerce Department says last year, online purchases represented 13% of total retail sales; meaning, 87% of purchases were made in old fashioned brick and mortar stores. Despite the closings of many traditional retailers, famous internet brands are popping up and trying to cash-in.
Google employees say 'Not OK,' walk out to protest treatment of women
Carrying signs that included a mocking reference to the company's original "Don't be evil" motto, thousands of Google employees around the world briefly walked off the job Thursday to protest what they said was the tech giant's mishandling of sexual misconduct allegations against executives.
Carrying signs that included a mocking reference to the company's original "Don't be evil" motto, thousands of Google employees around the world briefly walked off the job Thursday to protest what they said was the tech giant's mishandling of sexual misconduct allegations against executives.
Waterfront hotel planned for Jack London Square
The Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) is reviewing the latest plans for a waterfront hotel on Oakland's increasingly popular Jack London Square.
The Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) is reviewing the latest plans for a waterfront hotel on Oakland's increasingly popular Jack London Square.
Yahoo to pay $50M, other costs for massive security breach
Yahoo has agreed to pay $50 million in damages and provide two years of free credit-monitoring services to 200 million people whose email addresses and other personal information were stolen as part of the biggest security breach in history. The restitution hinges on federal court approval of a settlement filed late Monday in a 2-year-old lawsuit seeking to hold Yahoo accountable for...
Yahoo has agreed to pay $50 million in damages and provide two years of free credit-monitoring services to 200 million people whose email addresses and other personal information were stolen as part of the biggest security breach in history. The restitution hinges on federal court approval of a settlement filed late Monday in a 2-year-old lawsuit seeking to hold Yahoo accountable for...
Uber guard slams demonstrator protesting company's deactivation policy to ground
A protest at the front doors of Uber's headquarters in San Francisco turns violent when a man is thrown to the ground after trying to enter the building lobby.
A protest at the front doors of Uber's headquarters in San Francisco turns violent when a man is thrown to the ground after trying to enter the building lobby.
Millennials being blamed for decline of American cheese
American cheese is melting away and apparently millennials are to blame.
American cheese is melting away and apparently millennials are to blame.
Stocks plunge again; Dow's two-day loss reaches 1,300 points
U.S. stocks sank more than 2 percent Thursday, the second day of steep declines around the globe driven by concerns about rising interest rates and trade tensions that could slow economic growth.
U.S. stocks sank more than 2 percent Thursday, the second day of steep declines around the globe driven by concerns about rising interest rates and trade tensions that could slow economic growth.
Owners of former Berkeley family nursery now want to cultivate cannabis
The owners of a now-closed nursery in Berkeley want to reopen its doors to business, but instead of selling flowers and plants, they want to turn it into a first-of-its-kind cannabis retail nursery.
The owners of a now-closed nursery in Berkeley want to reopen its doors to business, but instead of selling flowers and plants, they want to turn it into a first-of-its-kind cannabis retail nursery.
At a glance: Women on the boards of California companies
California has become the first state to require publicly traded companies to include women on their boards of directors. The measure requires at least one female director on the board of each public corporation headquartered in California by the end of next year. By the end of 2021, the law requires to two female directors if a corporation has five directors, and three female directors if it...
California has become the first state to require publicly traded companies to include women on their boards of directors. The measure requires at least one female director on the board of each public corporation headquartered in California by the end of next year. By the end of 2021, the law requires to two female directors if a corporation has five directors, and three female directors if it...
Ripple effect? Amazon's $15 wage may help lift pay elsewhere
After years of sluggish pay gains, the economy may be starting to work for America's low-wage workers.
After years of sluggish pay gains, the economy may be starting to work for America's low-wage workers.
Delta Air Lines partners with startup to improve pet travel
Delta Air Lines says it's partnering with a pet travel pod startup, as Delta changes its prices and policy for transporting passengers' animal companions.
Delta Air Lines says it's partnering with a pet travel pod startup, as Delta changes its prices and policy for transporting passengers' animal companions.
Former Yahoo CEO pitches $200 a month private women's club, community not buying it
Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer spoke to Palo Alto city leaders Monday night, making her pitch for the Corner House. She’s hoping to breathe new life into an old mortuary she purchased back in 2013. It sits on the corner of Middlefield and Addison Avenues in downtown.
Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer spoke to Palo Alto city leaders Monday night, making her pitch for the Corner House. She’s hoping to breathe new life into an old mortuary she purchased back in 2013. It sits on the corner of Middlefield and Addison Avenues in downtown.
Longtime Facebook exec Adam Mosseri new head of Instagram
Facebook has named Adam Mosseri, a 10-year veteran at the company, as the head of Instagram.
Facebook has named Adam Mosseri, a 10-year veteran at the company, as the head of Instagram.