Cracker Jack dropping toys and traditional box
For a child, the prize at the bottom of a Cracker Jack box has been one of the greatest mysteries for over a century. Now, the traditional snack is getting a new look.
For a child, the prize at the bottom of a Cracker Jack box has been one of the greatest mysteries for over a century. Now, the traditional snack is getting a new look.
Twitter's destiny: staying small? Not so fast, say investors
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter gets lots of grief from investors because it hasn't taken over the world the way Facebook did, at least in terms of amassing users.
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter gets lots of grief from investors because it hasn't taken over the world the way Facebook did, at least in terms of amassing users.
Apple reports iPhone sales down, 1st revenue drop since 2003
Apple says quarterly revenue fell for the first time in more than a decade, as iPhone sales fell compared with a year ago. That's putting more pressure on the world's most valuable public company to come up with its next big product. Apple sold more than 51.2 million iPhones in the first three months of 2016 -- while racking up $10.5 billion in quarterly profit. That was more than many...
Apple says quarterly revenue fell for the first time in more than a decade, as iPhone sales fell compared with a year ago. That's putting more pressure on the world's most valuable public company to come up with its next big product. Apple sold more than 51.2 million iPhones in the first three months of 2016 -- while racking up $10.5 billion in quarterly profit. That was more than many...
RECALL: Some frozen veggies could contain listeria
A frozen foods company in Pasco, Washington is recalling 15 frozen vegetables sold under various names because of potential listeria contamination.
A frozen foods company in Pasco, Washington is recalling 15 frozen vegetables sold under various names because of potential listeria contamination.
New SF legislation would fine Airbnb for listing unregistered properties
Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms operating in San Francisco would be required to verify that hosts are registered with the city before they advertise a listing under legislation announced this week.
Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms operating in San Francisco would be required to verify that hosts are registered with the city before they advertise a listing under legislation announced this week.
Uber settlement keeps drivers as contractors in California, Massachusetts
Uber says it has settled a pair of major class-action lawsuits in California and Massachusetts that will keep its drivers independent contractors instead of employees.
Uber says it has settled a pair of major class-action lawsuits in California and Massachusetts that will keep its drivers independent contractors instead of employees.
Judge: VW owners can pick buybacks, fixes in emissions deal
An agreement will give consumers who bought nearly 600,000 Volkswagen vehicles rigged to cheat on emissions tests the option of having the automaker buy back the cars or fix them, a judge said Thursday.
An agreement will give consumers who bought nearly 600,000 Volkswagen vehicles rigged to cheat on emissions tests the option of having the automaker buy back the cars or fix them, a judge said Thursday.
Former San Jose mayor opposes measure that would loosen rules for marijuana dispensaries
Former Mayor Chuck Reed stood outside his old stomping grounds at San Jose City Hall to announce his opposition to an initiative that would loosen rules for marijuana dispensaries.
Former Mayor Chuck Reed stood outside his old stomping grounds at San Jose City Hall to announce his opposition to an initiative that would loosen rules for marijuana dispensaries.
Thousands expected at SF's Golden Gate Park Wednesday to celebrate 4/20
Thousands of people are expected at Golden Gate Park this Wednesday to celebrate marijuana on 4/20, or April 20th, as it will be.
Thousands of people are expected at Golden Gate Park this Wednesday to celebrate marijuana on 4/20, or April 20th, as it will be.
Whole Foods to open 2 cheaper stores in Bay Area
Whole Foods’ will be opening two of its 365-branded grocery stores in the Bay Area.
Whole Foods’ will be opening two of its 365-branded grocery stores in the Bay Area.
Whole Foods' first lower-priced store set to open next month
Los Angeles will welcome Whole Foods’ first 365-branded grocery store, a cheaper version of the notoriously expensive food store, in May.
Los Angeles will welcome Whole Foods’ first 365-branded grocery store, a cheaper version of the notoriously expensive food store, in May.
Amazon offers Seattle building as a temporary shelter for the homeless
Amazon has offered one of its buildings in downtown Seattle as a temporary shelter for the homeless.
Amazon has offered one of its buildings in downtown Seattle as a temporary shelter for the homeless.
SF Uber, Lyft drivers have 30 days to complete business registration per city treasurer
Nearly 37,000 people who work as drivers for ride-booking services in San Francisco will have to register as a business within 30 days, the San Francisco Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector announced today.
Nearly 37,000 people who work as drivers for ride-booking services in San Francisco will have to register as a business within 30 days, the San Francisco Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector announced today.
Microsoft sues US over secret customer data demands
Microsoft is suing the government over a federal law that lets authorities examine its users' email or online files without their knowledge.
Microsoft is suing the government over a federal law that lets authorities examine its users' email or online files without their knowledge.
San Jose will be 1st to benefit from Facebook Wi-Fi in pilot project
San Jose will be the first city nationwide that will benefit from Facebook's high-speed WiFi network project later this year, city officials announced today.
San Jose will be the first city nationwide that will benefit from Facebook's high-speed WiFi network project later this year, city officials announced today.
Judge dismisses investor lawsuit against SeaWorld
A judge in southern California has dismissed a securities fraud lawsuit brought by investors in SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. who claimed company officials misled them about the impact of the documentary "Blackfish" on the company's financial performance and attendance at its parks.
A judge in southern California has dismissed a securities fraud lawsuit brought by investors in SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. who claimed company officials misled them about the impact of the documentary "Blackfish" on the company's financial performance and attendance at its parks.
Stephen Hawking joins Mark Zuckerberg on plan for space exploration
NEW YORK (AP) — An Internet investor has enlisted famed physicist Stephen Hawking and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to help him with a futuristic plan for seeking life in outer space. Yuri Milner announced the $100 million project Tuesday. It's aimed at establishing the feasibility of sending a swarm of tiny spacecraft, each weighing far less than an ounce, to the Alpha Centauri...
NEW YORK (AP) — An Internet investor has enlisted famed physicist Stephen Hawking and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to help him with a futuristic plan for seeking life in outer space. Yuri Milner announced the $100 million project Tuesday. It's aimed at establishing the feasibility of sending a swarm of tiny spacecraft, each weighing far less than an ounce, to the Alpha Centauri...
Uber settles lawsuit over driver background checks, will pay at least $10M
Uber will pay at least $10 million to settle California prosecutors' allegations that the ride-hailing company misled passengers over the quality of its driver background checks.
Uber will pay at least $10 million to settle California prosecutors' allegations that the ride-hailing company misled passengers over the quality of its driver background checks.
Alaska Air buys Virgin America to expand West Coast flights
Alaska Air Group Inc. is buying Virgin America in a deal worth $2.6 billion, making Alaska the biggest carrier on the West Coast and reigniting the debate over airline consolidation.
Alaska Air Group Inc. is buying Virgin America in a deal worth $2.6 billion, making Alaska the biggest carrier on the West Coast and reigniting the debate over airline consolidation.
Commuter shuttle blames labor union for SFMTA's denial of permit to use Muni stops
A shuttle provider denied a permit to use city bus stops and shuttle zones in San Francisco today blamed a union campaign, but transit officials say the company's record of traffic violations is equally to blame.
A shuttle provider denied a permit to use city bus stops and shuttle zones in San Francisco today blamed a union campaign, but transit officials say the company's record of traffic violations is equally to blame.