PG&E gets maximum sentence for fatal San Bruno pipeline blast
A federal judge on Monday issued a $3 million fine to Pacific Gas & Electric Co. -- the maximum allowed by law -- after a jury convicted the company of deliberately violating pipeline safety regulations that led to a fatal 2010 blas.
A federal judge on Monday issued a $3 million fine to Pacific Gas & Electric Co. -- the maximum allowed by law -- after a jury convicted the company of deliberately violating pipeline safety regulations that led to a fatal 2010 blas.
Kink.com to relocate as SF backs plan to ease historic building conversions
The Planning Commission today backed an exemption to restrictions on changing the use of a building intended to make it easier to convert the San Francisco Armory and other historic buildings to financially viable uses.
The Planning Commission today backed an exemption to restrictions on changing the use of a building intended to make it easier to convert the San Francisco Armory and other historic buildings to financially viable uses.
Facebook's Zuckerberg trying to buy out land near his Hawaii estate
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg went to court to gain ownership of isolated pockets of land tucked away within his sprawling estate in Hawaii, many of which are less than an acre and could be split between hundreds of owners in a situation unique to the islands.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg went to court to gain ownership of isolated pockets of land tucked away within his sprawling estate in Hawaii, many of which are less than an acre and could be split between hundreds of owners in a situation unique to the islands.
Janet Yellen, Chair of Federal Reserve says economy is just about on right track
Janet Yellen, Chair of the Federal Reserve, says economy has come a long a way since the financial crisis and is just about on the right track.
Janet Yellen, Chair of the Federal Reserve, says economy has come a long a way since the financial crisis and is just about on the right track.
Vulli responds to report of mold found in Sophie the Giraffe
The popular baby teething toy - Sophie the Giraffe - is under fire after reports of parents finding mold inside the toy.
The popular baby teething toy - Sophie the Giraffe - is under fire after reports of parents finding mold inside the toy.
Oracle being sued for alleged job discrimination
Oracle America Inc. is being sued by the U.S. Department of Labor for alleged job discrimination against women, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Hispanics and non-Asians. Oracle "strenuously disputes" allegations.
Oracle America Inc. is being sued by the U.S. Department of Labor for alleged job discrimination against women, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Hispanics and non-Asians. Oracle "strenuously disputes" allegations.
City officials warn Chinese bikeshare company not to launch in SF without permits
San Francisco city officials are warning a Chinese bikesharing firm known for placing large numbers of bicycles on city streets without permanent stations not to proceed with a rumored expansion to San Francisco without proper permits.
San Francisco city officials are warning a Chinese bikesharing firm known for placing large numbers of bicycles on city streets without permanent stations not to proceed with a rumored expansion to San Francisco without proper permits.
Tiffany & Co. blames Trump Tower for Tarnished Sales
Tiffany & Co. blames security barricades, protesters and media encampment around Trump Tower for slumping sales at luxury store.
Tiffany & Co. blames security barricades, protesters and media encampment around Trump Tower for slumping sales at luxury store.
Wal-Mart to add about 10,000 retail jobs in the US
Wal-Mart plans to add about 10,000 retail jobs in the U.S. as it opens new stores and expands existing locations. The world's biggest retailer said Tuesday that there will also be about 24,000 construction jobs generated by its expansion plans. There will be 59 new, expanded and relocated Walmart and Sam's Clubs locations, according to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The company plans $6.8 billion in...
Wal-Mart plans to add about 10,000 retail jobs in the U.S. as it opens new stores and expands existing locations. The world's biggest retailer said Tuesday that there will also be about 24,000 construction jobs generated by its expansion plans. There will be 59 new, expanded and relocated Walmart and Sam's Clubs locations, according to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The company plans $6.8 billion in...
The Latest: SpaceX launch places satellites in orbit
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Latest on the launch of a SpaceX rocket in California (all times local): 11:25 a.m. SpaceX says its first launch of a Falcon 9 rocket since a fiery September accident has successfully placed a constellation of satellites in orbit. The two-stage rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, at 9:54 a.m. Saturday to place 10 satellites into orbit for Iridium...
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Latest on the launch of a SpaceX rocket in California (all times local): 11:25 a.m. SpaceX says its first launch of a Falcon 9 rocket since a fiery September accident has successfully placed a constellation of satellites in orbit. The two-stage rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, at 9:54 a.m. Saturday to place 10 satellites into orbit for Iridium...
Oakland-based Pandora announces job cuts
Pandora's stock is climbing Friday after the online radio company provided a stronger fourth-quarter revenue outlook and announced plans to cut approximately 7 percent of its workforce.
Pandora's stock is climbing Friday after the online radio company provided a stronger fourth-quarter revenue outlook and announced plans to cut approximately 7 percent of its workforce.
Amazon plans to hire 100,000 over the next 18 months
NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon plans to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. over the next 18 months. The online retailer said Thursday that the jobs are full time and come with benefits. Many of the new jobs will be at fulfillment centers currently being built in a number of states, including California, Florida and Texas. The Seattle company says the new jobs will be filled by people of differing...
NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon plans to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. over the next 18 months. The online retailer said Thursday that the jobs are full time and come with benefits. Many of the new jobs will be at fulfillment centers currently being built in a number of states, including California, Florida and Texas. The Seattle company says the new jobs will be filled by people of differing...
US appeals court revives antitrust lawsuit claiming Apple monopoly on iPhone apps
A federal appeals court in San Francisco today gave a green light to further proceedings in an antitrust lawsuit filed against Apple Inc. by consumers who claim the company maintains a monopoly on the sale of iPhone apps.
A federal appeals court in San Francisco today gave a green light to further proceedings in an antitrust lawsuit filed against Apple Inc. by consumers who claim the company maintains a monopoly on the sale of iPhone apps.
Study: Millennials spend more on coffee than investing in retirement
Coffee. Some buy it occasionally, others every day. According to Acorn's Money Matters Report, out of near 2,000 millennials surveyed, 41 percent of them spent more money on coffee than investing in their retirement last year.
Coffee. Some buy it occasionally, others every day. According to Acorn's Money Matters Report, out of near 2,000 millennials surveyed, 41 percent of them spent more money on coffee than investing in their retirement last year.
6 VW employees indicted in emissions scandal; VW fined $4.3B
Six high-level Volkswagen employees from Germany were indicted in the U.S. on Wednesday in the VW emissions-cheating scandal, while the company itself agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges and pay $4.3 billion -- by far the biggest fine ever levied by the government against an automaker.
Six high-level Volkswagen employees from Germany were indicted in the U.S. on Wednesday in the VW emissions-cheating scandal, while the company itself agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges and pay $4.3 billion -- by far the biggest fine ever levied by the government against an automaker.
PG&E announces 450 support jobs to be cut
Today PG&E announced 450 support jobs will be cut with 60 of those employees being moved into new roles.
Today PG&E announced 450 support jobs will be cut with 60 of those employees being moved into new roles.
Apple iPhone turns 10
Few people realized it at the time, but the world shifted fundamentally a decade ago when Steve Jobs pulled the first iPhone from Apple's bag of technological tricks.
Few people realized it at the time, but the world shifted fundamentally a decade ago when Steve Jobs pulled the first iPhone from Apple's bag of technological tricks.
Shake Shack raises burger prices in order to increase worker wages
Shake Shack's hormone-free cheeseburgers, super thick creamy concretes and long lines, are about to get a bit more expensive as the country prepares for fast food worker wage hikes nationwide.
Shake Shack's hormone-free cheeseburgers, super thick creamy concretes and long lines, are about to get a bit more expensive as the country prepares for fast food worker wage hikes nationwide.
Dow closes just below 20,000 milestone
So close! The Dow Jones industrial average missed the 20,000 mark by a fraction of a point Friday as U.S. stock indexes rose after the government said wages jumped in December. Two other major indexes set records.
So close! The Dow Jones industrial average missed the 20,000 mark by a fraction of a point Friday as U.S. stock indexes rose after the government said wages jumped in December. Two other major indexes set records.
Macy's SF Stonestown Mall location up for sale
The landscape of malls nationwide may be dramatically changing now that Sears, Kmart and Macy's have all announced the closure of more than 200 of their stores combined.
The landscape of malls nationwide may be dramatically changing now that Sears, Kmart and Macy's have all announced the closure of more than 200 of their stores combined.