Gains, growing pains mark California's 1st year of legal pot
It was supposed to be a great year for marijuana entrepreneur Brian Blatz.
It was supposed to be a great year for marijuana entrepreneur Brian Blatz.
Jerry Brown wraps a 5-decade history in California politics
It was a matter of life and death in 2015 when California Gov. Jerry Brown pondered an assisted suicide bill granting terminally ill people the right to choose when they die.
It was a matter of life and death in 2015 when California Gov. Jerry Brown pondered an assisted suicide bill granting terminally ill people the right to choose when they die.
Report squashes hopes for California-backed marijuana bank
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California would likely lose money and face insurmountable federal hurdles if it tried to create a state-backed bank for the marijuana industry, according to a report released Thursday by the state treasurer.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California would likely lose money and face insurmountable federal hurdles if it tried to create a state-backed bank for the marijuana industry, according to a report released Thursday by the state treasurer.
Social Security checks to rise in January
Retirees are set to see the biggest increase in their monthly Social Security checks in seven years.
Retirees are set to see the biggest increase in their monthly Social Security checks in seven years.
Dow Jones vaults more than 1,000 points for biggest daily point gain ever
U.S. stocks surged Wednesday, recovering all their losses from a Christmas Eve plunge and placing the market on track for its best day in nine months.
U.S. stocks surged Wednesday, recovering all their losses from a Christmas Eve plunge and placing the market on track for its best day in nine months.
Taxpayers can no longer claim these 4 deductions
As Americans get ready for the upcoming tax season, sweeping changes are going to affect how individuals and families file this year — including which deductions and credits they can claim.
As Americans get ready for the upcoming tax season, sweeping changes are going to affect how individuals and families file this year — including which deductions and credits they can claim.
USDA moves to tighten restrictions on food stamps
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is setting out to do what this year's farm bill didn't: tighten work requirements for millions of Americans who receive federal food assistance. The Agriculture Department on Thursday is proposing a rule that would restrict the ability of states to exempt work-eligible adults from having to obtain steady employment to receive food stamps.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is setting out to do what this year's farm bill didn't: tighten work requirements for millions of Americans who receive federal food assistance. The Agriculture Department on Thursday is proposing a rule that would restrict the ability of states to exempt work-eligible adults from having to obtain steady employment to receive food stamps.
Amazon wants best of both worlds (and your money) with Berkeley brick and mortar store
With just days to go until Christmas, people are on a mission to find those last minute gifts. Shoppers are at a new retail addition on Fourth Street in Berkeley-- an Amazon 4-Star store that opened in November-- one of three such stores in the country.
With just days to go until Christmas, people are on a mission to find those last minute gifts. Shoppers are at a new retail addition on Fourth Street in Berkeley-- an Amazon 4-Star store that opened in November-- one of three such stores in the country.
E-scooters being dumped into Oakland's Lake Merritt
Cheap, portable and fairly unsophisticated to use, electric scooters seemed to explode on Oakland Streets in recent months. While they provide an affordable mode of transportation, they are ending up in places that they do not belong.
Cheap, portable and fairly unsophisticated to use, electric scooters seemed to explode on Oakland Streets in recent months. While they provide an affordable mode of transportation, they are ending up in places that they do not belong.
US surgeon general warns of teen risks from e-cigarettes, singling out Silicon Valley startup Juul
The government's top doctor is taking aim at the best-selling electronic cigarette brand in the U.S., urging swift action to prevent Juul and similar vaping brands from addicting millions of teenagers. In an advisory Tuesday, Surgeon General Jerome Adams said parents, teachers, health professionals and government officials must take "aggressive steps" to keep children from using...
The government's top doctor is taking aim at the best-selling electronic cigarette brand in the U.S., urging swift action to prevent Juul and similar vaping brands from addicting millions of teenagers. In an advisory Tuesday, Surgeon General Jerome Adams said parents, teachers, health professionals and government officials must take "aggressive steps" to keep children from using...
Facebook says software bug may have exposed photos on 7M users
Facebook said Friday that a software bug affecting nearly 7 million users may have exposed a broader set of photos to app developers than what those users intended.
Facebook said Friday that a software bug affecting nearly 7 million users may have exposed a broader set of photos to app developers than what those users intended.
'Only in California:' Billionaire Sean Parker builds beach access app after violating rules
- A tech billionaire whose elaborate wedding in a redwood grove violated California rules has helped create a smartphone app that shows users a map of more than 1,500 spots where people can get to the coastline. The California Coastal Commission unveiled the YourCoast app at its meeting Thursday in Newport Beach.
- A tech billionaire whose elaborate wedding in a redwood grove violated California rules has helped create a smartphone app that shows users a map of more than 1,500 spots where people can get to the coastline. The California Coastal Commission unveiled the YourCoast app at its meeting Thursday in Newport Beach.
Text message tax could cost California consumers $4.4M annually
California residents could be hit with a new tax. But this wouldn’t affect their wallets, it’s aimed at consumer’s cell phones. Texting has become such a staple of communication, one California agency now seeks to generate revenue by setting up a text tax.
California residents could be hit with a new tax. But this wouldn’t affect their wallets, it’s aimed at consumer’s cell phones. Texting has become such a staple of communication, one California agency now seeks to generate revenue by setting up a text tax.
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.