Pulitzer Prize winners announced
The biggest U.S. news story of 2016 -- the tumultuous presidential campaign -- yielded a Pulitzer Prize on Monday for the Washington Post reporter who not only raised doubts about Donald Trump's charitable giving but also revealed that the candidate had been recorded crudely bragging about grabbing women.
The biggest U.S. news story of 2016 -- the tumultuous presidential campaign -- yielded a Pulitzer Prize on Monday for the Washington Post reporter who not only raised doubts about Donald Trump's charitable giving but also revealed that the candidate had been recorded crudely bragging about grabbing women.
US gas prices rise 9 cents over 2 weeks, to $2.43 a gallon
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) - The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline rose 9 cents nationally over the past two weeks, to $2.43. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday that increased oil prices and the U.S. missile strike on a Syrian air base contributed to the rise. She says that unless oil prices retreat quickly, consumers should expect gasoline prices to climb a few more...
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) - The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline rose 9 cents nationally over the past two weeks, to $2.43. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday that increased oil prices and the U.S. missile strike on a Syrian air base contributed to the rise. She says that unless oil prices retreat quickly, consumers should expect gasoline prices to climb a few more...
US regulators accuse Google of underpaying female workers
Government investigators looking into how Google pays its employees accused the tech giant of shortchanging women doing similar work to men.
Government investigators looking into how Google pays its employees accused the tech giant of shortchanging women doing similar work to men.
City says Pepsi used SFPD logo without permission in Kendall Jenner ad
A controversial ad for Pepsi that was quickly pulled after an outcry that it made light of social justice issues is now also the subject of legal threats from San Francisco for using the Police Department's shield.
A controversial ad for Pepsi that was quickly pulled after an outcry that it made light of social justice issues is now also the subject of legal threats from San Francisco for using the Police Department's shield.
High-end Asian grocery— H-Mart—debuts in San Jose
Huge crowds turn out for the grand opening of a high end Asian market in the South Bay. The HMart grocery chain opened its first Bay Area location in San Jose.
Huge crowds turn out for the grand opening of a high end Asian market in the South Bay. The HMart grocery chain opened its first Bay Area location in San Jose.
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San Francisco Board of Supervisors to consider equal pay measure
A member of the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday introduced legislation that would make San Francisco only the second city in the U.S. to close the wage gap by imposing an equal pay policy for men and women.
A member of the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday introduced legislation that would make San Francisco only the second city in the U.S. to close the wage gap by imposing an equal pay policy for men and women.
$87 million penalty in California utility case
California's biggest utility has agreed to an $86.5 million penalty in an insider-dealing case with state regulators.
California's biggest utility has agreed to an $86.5 million penalty in an insider-dealing case with state regulators.
Uber's diversity report says 36 percent of employees are women
Uber's first report on employee diversity shows low numbers for women, especially in technical positions. In that regard, the company is similar to other Silicon Valley giants such as Google, Facebook and Apple.
Uber's first report on employee diversity shows low numbers for women, especially in technical positions. In that regard, the company is similar to other Silicon Valley giants such as Google, Facebook and Apple.
Racist tirade caught on video at East Bay Tesla factory; lawsuit filed
Discrimination allegations against Tesla were brought to light after a racist tirade was caught on camera. DeWitt Lambert claims co-workers harassed, threatened and called him the N-word. Lambert says Tesla failed to prevent the harassment and retaliation and now he's suing the automobile company.
Discrimination allegations against Tesla were brought to light after a racist tirade was caught on camera. DeWitt Lambert claims co-workers harassed, threatened and called him the N-word. Lambert says Tesla failed to prevent the harassment and retaliation and now he's suing the automobile company.
United explains leggings ban on Denver-Minneapolis flight
United Airlines has issued a statement of clarification on its dress code after a gate agent stopped two teenage girls wearing leggings from boarding a Denver to Minneapolis flight.
United Airlines has issued a statement of clarification on its dress code after a gate agent stopped two teenage girls wearing leggings from boarding a Denver to Minneapolis flight.
Officials unveil Hail Mary plan to keep Raiders in Oakland
City of Oakland and Alameda County officials today made a last-minute pitch to the National Football League to keep the Raiders in Oakland and not to approve the team's plan to move to Las Vegas.
City of Oakland and Alameda County officials today made a last-minute pitch to the National Football League to keep the Raiders in Oakland and not to approve the team's plan to move to Las Vegas.
Amazon plans to bring 1,300 jobs to East Palo Alto
Amazon is bringing hundreds of jobs to East Palo Alto. The online retailer has leased a huge office building on University Avenue where it's planning to employ 1,300 software programmers and engineers.
Amazon is bringing hundreds of jobs to East Palo Alto. The online retailer has leased a huge office building on University Avenue where it's planning to employ 1,300 software programmers and engineers.
Starbucks to hire more vets after backlash to refugee hiring plan
Starbucks announced a new plan of hiring 25,000 veterans and military spouses by 2025.
Starbucks announced a new plan of hiring 25,000 veterans and military spouses by 2025.
Tens of thousands of EpiPens recalled for faulty mechanism
More than 80,000 EpiPens are being recalled across multiple countries because they might fail to work in an emergency, the company announced this week.
More than 80,000 EpiPens are being recalled across multiple countries because they might fail to work in an emergency, the company announced this week.
Smart utility meters track use and may hold savings for customers
PG&E and other Bay Area utilities are using smart meter technology, which can result in conservation and savings for utility customers.
PG&E and other Bay Area utilities are using smart meter technology, which can result in conservation and savings for utility customers.
Impossible Foods: Making meat from plants
About six years ago Pat Brown created Impossible Foods to create healthy and affordable meat from plants using a fraction of the water, land and energy it takes to make traditional meat. The company is based in Redwood City and Impossible Foods held a ribbon cutting ceremony at its production facility in Oakland.
About six years ago Pat Brown created Impossible Foods to create healthy and affordable meat from plants using a fraction of the water, land and energy it takes to make traditional meat. The company is based in Redwood City and Impossible Foods held a ribbon cutting ceremony at its production facility in Oakland.
Apple: Cuts prices on some iPads, red iPhone due
Apple is cutting prices on two iPad models and introducing red iPhones, but the company held back on updating its higher-end iPad Pro tablets.
Apple is cutting prices on two iPad models and introducing red iPhones, but the company held back on updating its higher-end iPad Pro tablets.
Amazon accused of misleading consumers with deceptive discounts
The California-based Consumer Watchdog Group is accusing Amazon of misleading consumers and violating the law by publishing deceptive pricing. The group filed petitions with the California Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission Monday.
The California-based Consumer Watchdog Group is accusing Amazon of misleading consumers and violating the law by publishing deceptive pricing. The group filed petitions with the California Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission Monday.
Uber scales back plans for Oakland with less jobs
Jeff Jones, president of the embattled ride-hailing company Uber, has resigned just six months after taking the job, the company confirmed Sunday. In a brief statement, Uber didn't say why Jones left. "We want to thank Jeff for his six months at the company and wish him all the best," it said.
Jeff Jones, president of the embattled ride-hailing company Uber, has resigned just six months after taking the job, the company confirmed Sunday. In a brief statement, Uber didn't say why Jones left. "We want to thank Jeff for his six months at the company and wish him all the best," it said.