American Girl celebrates 30th anniversary with civil rights-era doll
American Girl is celebrating 30 years with a new historical doll. Melody Ellison is a 9-year-old African-American singer who lives in Detroit, Michigan during the civil rights movement of the 1960s.
American Girl is celebrating 30 years with a new historical doll. Melody Ellison is a 9-year-old African-American singer who lives in Detroit, Michigan during the civil rights movement of the 1960s.
Missouri jury awards $72M in Johnson & Johnson cancer suit
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri jury has awarded $72 million to the family of an Alabama woman who died from ovarian cancer, which she said was caused by using Johnson & Johnson's well-known baby powder and other products containing talcum.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri jury has awarded $72 million to the family of an Alabama woman who died from ovarian cancer, which she said was caused by using Johnson & Johnson's well-known baby powder and other products containing talcum.
Gott's Roadside set to open in Walnut Creek
Gott's Roadside is set to open in downtown Walnut Creek.
Gott's Roadside is set to open in downtown Walnut Creek.
Starbucks changing rewards program; small spenders lose
Starbucks is changing the terms of its rewards program so that people who just get a regular cup of coffee will have to spend significantly more to earn a freebie.
Starbucks is changing the terms of its rewards program so that people who just get a regular cup of coffee will have to spend significantly more to earn a freebie.
U.S. would let Apple keep software to help FBI hack iPhone
The Obama administration told a U.S. magistrate judge on Friday it would be willing to allow Apple Inc. to retain possession of and later destroy specialized software it has been ordered to design to help the FBI hack into an encrypted iPhone used by the gunman in December's mass shootings in California.
The Obama administration told a U.S. magistrate judge on Friday it would be willing to allow Apple Inc. to retain possession of and later destroy specialized software it has been ordered to design to help the FBI hack into an encrypted iPhone used by the gunman in December's mass shootings in California.
Big tech companies belatedly join Apple in encryption fight
Leading tech companies are rallying behind Apple — some belatedly — in its fight against a court order requiring the company to help investigators break into an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino mass shooters.
Leading tech companies are rallying behind Apple — some belatedly — in its fight against a court order requiring the company to help investigators break into an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino mass shooters.
Apple resisting order to help feds hack iPhone of San Bernardino killers
Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook said Wednesday his company will resist a federal magistrate's order to hack its users in connection with the investigation of the San Bernardino, California shootings.
Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook said Wednesday his company will resist a federal magistrate's order to hack its users in connection with the investigation of the San Bernardino, California shootings.
Short-term rentals banned by town council vote in Danville
Short-term rentals through online services such as Airbnb were banned in the town of Danville in decisive Town Council vote on Tuesday.
Short-term rentals through online services such as Airbnb were banned in the town of Danville in decisive Town Council vote on Tuesday.
Twitter show no user growth in fourth-quarter
Twitter set out to build a virtual town square bustling with billions of people. But it's starting to look more like a novelty stand as the masses flock to other services that strike a more personal chord.
Twitter set out to build a virtual town square bustling with billions of people. But it's starting to look more like a novelty stand as the masses flock to other services that strike a more personal chord.
Gov. Brown seeks disaster declaration for crab industry
As it remains uncertain whether this winter's Dungeness crab season will ever open for most of California, Gov. Jerry Brown today asked the federal government to declare a commercial fisheries disaster.
As it remains uncertain whether this winter's Dungeness crab season will ever open for most of California, Gov. Jerry Brown today asked the federal government to declare a commercial fisheries disaster.
Economic boom or bust? Mixed reviews for Super Bowl in Santa Clara
City officials in the South Bay called the Super Bowl a success. The Mayor of Santa Clara called the impact on the region profound, but at least one San Jose institution said game week was a bust.
City officials in the South Bay called the Super Bowl a success. The Mayor of Santa Clara called the impact on the region profound, but at least one San Jose institution said game week was a bust.
Marmot tallies rewards of Super Bowl ad investment
A Bay Area company made its Super Bowl commercial debut. Now Rohnert Park-based Marmot is tallying the benefits of spending $4.5 - $5 million on one ad.
A Bay Area company made its Super Bowl commercial debut. Now Rohnert Park-based Marmot is tallying the benefits of spending $4.5 - $5 million on one ad.
Experts tell panel why gas is so expensive in California
Gouging by oil companies could be one reason California drivers pay about 76 cents more for a gallon of regular gas than motorists elsewhere in the nation, a state government panel was told Monday.
Gouging by oil companies could be one reason California drivers pay about 76 cents more for a gallon of regular gas than motorists elsewhere in the nation, a state government panel was told Monday.
Dealing with Super Bowl-cellular congestion
It's the pain of crowds: Texts, photos and video streams take forever or just can't get through.
It's the pain of crowds: Texts, photos and video streams take forever or just can't get through.
Marinello Schools of Beauty closing all 56 campuses nationwide
Cosmetology students were supposed to be in class Thursday at the Marinello School of Beauty on Market Street in San Francisco, but when they arrived, they were told the school was shutting down all 56 campuses across the country.
Cosmetology students were supposed to be in class Thursday at the Marinello School of Beauty on Market Street in San Francisco, but when they arrived, they were told the school was shutting down all 56 campuses across the country.
Code Tenderloin: SF Jobs program teams with tech industry, gives hope
A job training program in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District is helping community members find jobs where they least expected…across the street.
A job training program in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District is helping community members find jobs where they least expected…across the street.
Yahoo to cut 1,700 workers as CEO tries to save her own job
There are reports that Sunnyvale-based Yahoo, could announce major layoffs...
There are reports that Sunnyvale-based Yahoo, could announce major layoffs...
Protest against Yahoo Japan, claims of sales of ivory
A group of demonstrators held a protest at Yahoo's San Francisco offices Tuesday morning, against the online sale of ivory.
A group of demonstrators held a protest at Yahoo's San Francisco offices Tuesday morning, against the online sale of ivory.
Report: Comcast wants to limit Netflix binges
The urge to binge on streaming Netflix television and movies by some Comcast Corp.
The urge to binge on streaming Netflix television and movies by some Comcast Corp.
Facebook announces stricter policy on firearms sales
Facebook says it's cracking down on online gun sales, announcing Friday a new policy barring private individuals from advertising or selling firearms on the world's largest social network.
Facebook says it's cracking down on online gun sales, announcing Friday a new policy barring private individuals from advertising or selling firearms on the world's largest social network.