Justice Dept. sues to stop AT&T's $85B Time Warner deal
The Justice Department is suing AT&T to stop its $85 billion purchase of Time Warner, setting the stage for an epic legal battle with the telecom giant.
The Justice Department is suing AT&T to stop its $85 billion purchase of Time Warner, setting the stage for an epic legal battle with the telecom giant.
2 women sue Uber, alleging sexual assault by drivers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Two women are suing Uber, alleging that inadequate driver background checks and monitoring left them and thousands of others vulnerable to sexual assault. The women from Florida and California are not identified in the federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in San Francisco. Each alleges being sexually assaulted by Uber drivers who gave them rides home. Uber says it's reviewing...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Two women are suing Uber, alleging that inadequate driver background checks and monitoring left them and thousands of others vulnerable to sexual assault. The women from Florida and California are not identified in the federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in San Francisco. Each alleges being sexually assaulted by Uber drivers who gave them rides home. Uber says it's reviewing...
Environmental group says California crabbers are harming whales
An environmental group wants the federal government to declare that California's crab fishing industry is dangerous to whales.
An environmental group wants the federal government to declare that California's crab fishing industry is dangerous to whales.
Just in time for the holidays -- matching dog and owner PJs
A new company is offering a way for you and your fur baby to look good while staying warm this winter.
A new company is offering a way for you and your fur baby to look good while staying warm this winter.
CPUC strengthens ride-share background check, but drivers don't need fingerprinting
SAN FRANCISCO (Nicolette Stewart/KTVU/BCN)— California regulators decided on Thursday that ride-hailing service drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft, do not have to be fingerprinted as part of their background check.
SAN FRANCISCO (Nicolette Stewart/KTVU/BCN)— California regulators decided on Thursday that ride-hailing service drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft, do not have to be fingerprinted as part of their background check.
Facebook attempts to combat revenge porn, but needs users' nude photos
Facebook is looking to combat the growing market of revenge porn.
Facebook is looking to combat the growing market of revenge porn.
Report: High levels of lead found in fidget spinners
High levels of lead have been found in one of the more popular gadgets this year: fidget spinners.
High levels of lead have been found in one of the more popular gadgets this year: fidget spinners.
Investigators looking at black market for the iPhone X
San Francisco police are warning consumers to be leary of deals on iPhone X devices after a UPS truck heist outside the Apple Store at Stonestown Mall this week.
San Francisco police are warning consumers to be leary of deals on iPhone X devices after a UPS truck heist outside the Apple Store at Stonestown Mall this week.
People camp out for days to buy iPhoneX; Palo Alto Apple store no exception
People were camped out for days -- literally days -- at the Apple store in Palo Alto hoping to be one of the first ones to put their hands on an iPhoneX, which comes out Friday. The scene was replicated around the world.
People were camped out for days -- literally days -- at the Apple store in Palo Alto hoping to be one of the first ones to put their hands on an iPhoneX, which comes out Friday. The scene was replicated around the world.
Still exciting: Dozens line up outside Palo Alto Apple store for iPhone X
Dozens of people camped outside the Palo Alto Apple Store Thursday night to be some of the first to get their hands on the new iPhone X when it goes on sale Friday morning.
Dozens of people camped outside the Palo Alto Apple Store Thursday night to be some of the first to get their hands on the new iPhone X when it goes on sale Friday morning.
Mall of America closing on Thanksgiving for 2nd year in a row
The Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the nation, will be closed on Thanksgiving Day for a second year in a row.
The Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the nation, will be closed on Thanksgiving Day for a second year in a row.
Fires destroy part of Hewlett-Packard archives
California's deadly wildfires destroyed much of an archive from tech pioneers William Hewlett and David Packard, such as a decades-old memo in which Hewlett proposes designing a calculator that can fit in his pocket, authorities involved with the archives say.
California's deadly wildfires destroyed much of an archive from tech pioneers William Hewlett and David Packard, such as a decades-old memo in which Hewlett proposes designing a calculator that can fit in his pocket, authorities involved with the archives say.
Amazon Key takes on package thieves, drops order off inside homes
Amazon is taking on package thieves with it newest delivery option. Its called Amazon Key and allows you to have deliveries dropped off inside your home.
Amazon is taking on package thieves with it newest delivery option. Its called Amazon Key and allows you to have deliveries dropped off inside your home.
Analysis: Silver plan premiums up average of 34%; Trump administration contributing to hikes
An analysis of newly released government data finds that premiums for the most popular health plans under the Affordable Care Act are going up by an average 34 percent next year.
An analysis of newly released government data finds that premiums for the most popular health plans under the Affordable Care Act are going up by an average 34 percent next year.
More than 100 service workers protest Google mega campus in San Jose
More than 100 service industry workers and community activists took to the streets of downtown San Jose Thursday. They’re concerned that a proposed Google mega campus will cause gentrification and displace long-time residents.
More than 100 service industry workers and community activists took to the streets of downtown San Jose Thursday. They’re concerned that a proposed Google mega campus will cause gentrification and displace long-time residents.
Twitter vows new crackdown on hateful, abusive tweets
Twitter vowed to crack down further on hate speech and sexual harassment, days after CEO Jack Dorsey said in a tweet-storm that the company was "still" not doing enough to protect its users.
Twitter vowed to crack down further on hate speech and sexual harassment, days after CEO Jack Dorsey said in a tweet-storm that the company was "still" not doing enough to protect its users.
Airbnb program allows people to host the fire evacuees for free
The San Francisco-based short-term rental company Airbnb is allowing some Bay Area residents to make their houses available for free to people displaced by the wildfires in the North Bay today.
The San Francisco-based short-term rental company Airbnb is allowing some Bay Area residents to make their houses available for free to people displaced by the wildfires in the North Bay today.
Yahoo says that a 2013 breach affected all 3 billion of its accounts
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Yahoo says that a 2013 breach affected all 3 billion of its accounts, tripling the number originally reported.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Yahoo says that a 2013 breach affected all 3 billion of its accounts, tripling the number originally reported.
Major US airlines allowing passengers to change Vegas flights without penalties
American Airlines, Delta Airlines and Alaska Airlines said Monday that they offering waivers through Tuesday. A waiver from United Airlines lasts through Friday.
American Airlines, Delta Airlines and Alaska Airlines said Monday that they offering waivers through Tuesday. A waiver from United Airlines lasts through Friday.
Effort to revitalize SF Chinatown nightlife
Merchants in San Francisco Chinatown say businesses are hurting after dark. The vibrancy that a healthy nightlife once brought to area is gone.
Merchants in San Francisco Chinatown say businesses are hurting after dark. The vibrancy that a healthy nightlife once brought to area is gone.