Instagram co-founders resign from social media company
The co-founders of social media giant Instagram are resigning their positions with the Menlo Park-base company without explanation.
The co-founders of social media giant Instagram are resigning their positions with the Menlo Park-base company without explanation.
Food truck goes cashless for safety's sake
Señor Sisig, a popular food truck vendor that serves what they describe as Filipino fusion cuisine, has gone cashless.
Señor Sisig, a popular food truck vendor that serves what they describe as Filipino fusion cuisine, has gone cashless.
Shorts and tank tops for female baristas at Pink Pantherz Espresso after community backlash
A new coffee shop opened Friday in Redwood City, but controversy surrounds Pink Pantherz Espresso because of the owner's plans to have female baristas serve customers in bikinis.
A new coffee shop opened Friday in Redwood City, but controversy surrounds Pink Pantherz Espresso because of the owner's plans to have female baristas serve customers in bikinis.
Feds warn manufacturers about selling flavored e-cigarettes to minors
Products designed to help adults kick the habit may be encouraging addiction in kids. That’s the claim from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulators, who Wednesday, issued an ultimatum to San Francisco-based JUUL Labs, and four other makers of flavored vape products: Prove these types of smokes aren’t getting in the hands of children, or the federal government may pull the...
Products designed to help adults kick the habit may be encouraging addiction in kids. That’s the claim from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulators, who Wednesday, issued an ultimatum to San Francisco-based JUUL Labs, and four other makers of flavored vape products: Prove these types of smokes aren’t getting in the hands of children, or the federal government may pull the...
Got $1,100? Apple shows off its most expensive iPhone yet
Apple unveiled three new iPhones on Wednesday, including its biggest and most expensive model yet, as the company seeks to widen the product's appeal amid slowing sales.
Apple unveiled three new iPhones on Wednesday, including its biggest and most expensive model yet, as the company seeks to widen the product's appeal amid slowing sales.
Apple expected to debut 3 new iPhones, including its biggest and most expensive yet
Apple is expected to showcase three new iPhones on Wednesday, including its biggest and most expensive model yet, as the company seeks to widen the product's appeal amid slowing sales growth.
Apple is expected to showcase three new iPhones on Wednesday, including its biggest and most expensive model yet, as the company seeks to widen the product's appeal amid slowing sales growth.
Analyst: Market matures, consumers seek variety in iPhone sizes
Finals preparations are underway Tuesday night as big crowds are expected at Apple’s Spaceship headquarters as the tech giant rolls what's expected to be a trio of new iPhones. For the first time, Apple will be live streaming the event on Twitter.
Finals preparations are underway Tuesday night as big crowds are expected at Apple’s Spaceship headquarters as the tech giant rolls what's expected to be a trio of new iPhones. For the first time, Apple will be live streaming the event on Twitter.
Big safety testing failure rate for California pot products
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Nearly 20 percent of marijuana products in California have failed tests for potency and purity since the state started requiring the checks on July 1, a failure rate some in the industry say has more to do with unrealistic standards and technical glitches than protecting consumer safety.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Nearly 20 percent of marijuana products in California have failed tests for potency and purity since the state started requiring the checks on July 1, a failure rate some in the industry say has more to do with unrealistic standards and technical glitches than protecting consumer safety.
Tesla cuts color options for its cars to streamline production
Tesla is dropping two of the seven colors it had offered to customers as it tries to streamline production.
Tesla is dropping two of the seven colors it had offered to customers as it tries to streamline production.
Australian city wants to take a bite out of the Silicon Valley pie
Silicon Valley’s success continues to be the envy of the county and the world with many communities trying to replicate its success.
Silicon Valley’s success continues to be the envy of the county and the world with many communities trying to replicate its success.
Former Facebook executive warns about U.S. elections
A former Facebook executive is warning about U.S. elections moving forward.
A former Facebook executive is warning about U.S. elections moving forward.
National police group calls for Nike boycott due to Kaepernick ad campaign
A national lobbying group for police departments is calling for a boycott of Nike products after Colin Kaepernick became part of Nike's new 30th anniversary Just Do It ad campaign.
A national lobbying group for police departments is calling for a boycott of Nike products after Colin Kaepernick became part of Nike's new 30th anniversary Just Do It ad campaign.
Uber rolls out safety features for drivers, passengers
Uber is aiming to boost driver and passenger safety in an effort to rebuild trust in the brand.
Uber is aiming to boost driver and passenger safety in an effort to rebuild trust in the brand.
California lawmakers give PG&E utility a reprieve amid fire cases
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Lawmakers voted to give a reprieve to Pacific Gas & Electric Co., take steps toward reducing years of secrecy surrounding police misconduct and push back school start times in the frenzied final hours of the two-year legislative session. The Assembly and Senate adjourned for the year shortly before midnight Friday after passing one of the most contentious bills...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Lawmakers voted to give a reprieve to Pacific Gas & Electric Co., take steps toward reducing years of secrecy surrounding police misconduct and push back school start times in the frenzied final hours of the two-year legislative session. The Assembly and Senate adjourned for the year shortly before midnight Friday after passing one of the most contentious bills...
Tesla shares slip after company decides to stay public
Shares of Tesla slipped on the first day of trading after the electric vehicle maker said it won't consider going private after all.
Shares of Tesla slipped on the first day of trading after the electric vehicle maker said it won't consider going private after all.
Musk says investors convinced him Tesla should stay public
DETROIT (AP) -- Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk says investors have convinced him that he shouldn't take the company private, so the firm will remain on the public stock markets.
DETROIT (AP) -- Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk says investors have convinced him that he shouldn't take the company private, so the firm will remain on the public stock markets.
Orchard Supply Hardware stores to all close by end of fiscal year
Despite a second quarter sales increase of 7 percent compared to the same time last year, Lowe’s executives announced they’re closing all of the company’s Orchard Supply Hardware stores at the end of the fiscal year.
Despite a second quarter sales increase of 7 percent compared to the same time last year, Lowe’s executives announced they’re closing all of the company’s Orchard Supply Hardware stores at the end of the fiscal year.
Fire department claims Verizon throttled data during California wildfires
The Santa Clara County Fire Department is accusing internet service provider Verizon of throttling their internet speeds and limiting their ability to fight the Mendocino Complex fire.
The Santa Clara County Fire Department is accusing internet service provider Verizon of throttling their internet speeds and limiting their ability to fight the Mendocino Complex fire.
Oakland Chinatown partners with Airbnb to showcase small businesses
Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce is forming a new partnership with Airbnb to promote small mom and pop businesses.They invited about 40 Airbnb hosts from various East Bay cities and San Francisco on a merchant walk to sample what local merchants had to offer.
Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce is forming a new partnership with Airbnb to promote small mom and pop businesses.They invited about 40 Airbnb hosts from various East Bay cities and San Francisco on a merchant walk to sample what local merchants had to offer.
Facebook says takes down Russian, Iranian-linked accounts
MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) -- Facebook says it has removed more than 650 pages groups and accounts linked to Russia and Iran ahead of the midterm elections in the United States.
MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) -- Facebook says it has removed more than 650 pages groups and accounts linked to Russia and Iran ahead of the midterm elections in the United States.