Falling oil prices push Chevron to first loss since 2002
Chevron suffered its first money-losing quarter since 2002 in the final three months of last year, as plunging crude prices chopped more than one-third from its revenue.
Chevron suffered its first money-losing quarter since 2002 in the final three months of last year, as plunging crude prices chopped more than one-third from its revenue.
Reports: Raiders looking at stadium site in Las Vegas
The billionaire owner of the Las Vegas Sands casino company wants to help build a domed stadium on the UNLV campus and is meeting with the owner of the Oakland Raiders, company officials said Thursday.
The billionaire owner of the Las Vegas Sands casino company wants to help build a domed stadium on the UNLV campus and is meeting with the owner of the Oakland Raiders, company officials said Thursday.
McDonald's blasted for serving cheese-less mozzarella sticks
Some aren't smiling when they say cheese.
Some aren't smiling when they say cheese.
For the world's most scrutinized body, Barbie has a new look
Barbie's got a brand new bod...
Barbie's got a brand new bod...
California wrestles with making self-driving cars public
Companies that are developing self-driving cars of the future want government regulators to clear the road for public access to the technology, once it emerges from prototype testing. California's Department of Motor Vehicles is wrestling with how to keep the public safe as the imperfect technology matures — but not regulate so heavily that the agency stifles development of vehicles...
Companies that are developing self-driving cars of the future want government regulators to clear the road for public access to the technology, once it emerges from prototype testing. California's Department of Motor Vehicles is wrestling with how to keep the public safe as the imperfect technology matures — but not regulate so heavily that the agency stifles development of vehicles...
After setting iPhone record, Apple forecasts rare sales drop
Apple is bracing for its first sales decline in 13 years, despite selling a record 74.8 million iPhones in the final three months of 2015.
Apple is bracing for its first sales decline in 13 years, despite selling a record 74.8 million iPhones in the final three months of 2015.
Stocks plummet on Wall St. following volatility in Chinese Markets
China took action Friday in a desperate attempt to calm the wild volatility that twice triggered a shutdown of the Chinese stock market and sent shockwaves worldwide in the first week of the New Year.
China took action Friday in a desperate attempt to calm the wild volatility that twice triggered a shutdown of the Chinese stock market and sent shockwaves worldwide in the first week of the New Year.
General Motors invests $500 million in Lyft, forms partnership
The automotive industry is placing its biggest bet yet that using a device to hail a ride — with or without a driver — is the future of transportation.
The automotive industry is placing its biggest bet yet that using a device to hail a ride — with or without a driver — is the future of transportation.
Facebook rolls out 'Live' function
Some Facebook users are noticing a new option when it comes to posting status updates...
Some Facebook users are noticing a new option when it comes to posting status updates...
Frustrated father's letter to Macy's CEO spurs new changing table inside store men's room
A crying baby with a dirty diaper is always a stressful situation for a parent, especially if they are not close to home. One Maryland father shopping at Macy's store in Prince George’s County was even more stressed out because he couldn't change his son's diaper. But what that father did next might have dads cheering across the country.
A crying baby with a dirty diaper is always a stressful situation for a parent, especially if they are not close to home. One Maryland father shopping at Macy's store in Prince George’s County was even more stressed out because he couldn't change his son's diaper. But what that father did next might have dads cheering across the country.
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The Better Business Bureau has launched a scam tracker.
The Better Business Bureau has launched a scam tracker.
Le Cordon Bleu culinary school to close all 16 U.S. locations, 3 in California
Le Cordon Bleu, the well-known culinary school is closing all 16 of its U.S. locations including three in California. The Golden State locations include; San Francisco, Sacramento and Pasenda.
Le Cordon Bleu, the well-known culinary school is closing all 16 of its U.S. locations including three in California. The Golden State locations include; San Francisco, Sacramento and Pasenda.
Safeway: Credit card skimmers found at Bay Area stores
There's a warning for Safeway shoppers who use credit or debit cards at the stores.
There's a warning for Safeway shoppers who use credit or debit cards at the stores.
Comcast agrees to pay $26M as part of hazardous waste settlement
Comcast Communications has agreed to pay $26 million to resolve allegations by the state and Alameda County that it unlawfully disposed of hazardous electronic equipment and failed to shred records that contained customers' names, addresses and phone numbers, prosecutors said.
Comcast Communications has agreed to pay $26 million to resolve allegations by the state and Alameda County that it unlawfully disposed of hazardous electronic equipment and failed to shred records that contained customers' names, addresses and phone numbers, prosecutors said.
Eye on safety, California sets rules for self-driving cars
California regulators have unveiled a roadmap that would let consumers begin using self-driving cars, though manufacturers would have to prove the emerging technology is safe before a licensed driver could get chauffeured around town. The approach California's Department of Motor Vehicles offered Wednesday in precedent-setting draft regulations is cautious, though it does allow that...
California regulators have unveiled a roadmap that would let consumers begin using self-driving cars, though manufacturers would have to prove the emerging technology is safe before a licensed driver could get chauffeured around town. The approach California's Department of Motor Vehicles offered Wednesday in precedent-setting draft regulations is cautious, though it does allow that...
Report cites 241 near collisions between pilots, drones
There has yet to be a confirmed U.S. collision between a drone and a manned aircraft, but there's a growing number of close calls as drones fly where they least belong — near airports. A report released Friday counted at least 241 reports of close encounters between drones and manned aircraft that meet the Federal Aviation Administration's definition of a near-collision, including...
There has yet to be a confirmed U.S. collision between a drone and a manned aircraft, but there's a growing number of close calls as drones fly where they least belong — near airports. A report released Friday counted at least 241 reports of close encounters between drones and manned aircraft that meet the Federal Aviation Administration's definition of a near-collision, including...
Judge grants PG&E's request to evade $565M in fines stemming from 2010 San Bruno explosion
Federal Judge Thelton Henderson granted PG&E's request to evade $565 million in fees if the utility giant is convicted of being criminally liable for the 2010 blast.
Federal Judge Thelton Henderson granted PG&E's request to evade $565 million in fees if the utility giant is convicted of being criminally liable for the 2010 blast.
Southwest Airlines to begin flights from Oakland to Reno-Tahoe
Oakland International Airport will have flights to two new destinations starting next summer, airport officials announced Tuesday.
Oakland International Airport will have flights to two new destinations starting next summer, airport officials announced Tuesday.
Yahoo scraps original Alibaba spin off plan
NEW YORK (AP) — Yahoo is scrapping its original plan to spin off its prized stake in China's Alibaba Group and will instead break off the rest of its business into a new company. The change of heart announced Wednesday comes after Yahoo's board met last week to review the proposed Alibaba spin off, as well as CEO Marissa Mayer's stalled attempts to turn around one of the...
NEW YORK (AP) — Yahoo is scrapping its original plan to spin off its prized stake in China's Alibaba Group and will instead break off the rest of its business into a new company. The change of heart announced Wednesday comes after Yahoo's board met last week to review the proposed Alibaba spin off, as well as CEO Marissa Mayer's stalled attempts to turn around one of the...
Yahoo mulls shareholder demand to sell Internet business
Yahoo's board is considering an activist shareholder's demand to sell the Internet services the company is best known for, a maneuver that might help the company dodge a tax bill of more than $10 billion looming over its holdings in China's Alibaba Group.
Yahoo's board is considering an activist shareholder's demand to sell the Internet services the company is best known for, a maneuver that might help the company dodge a tax bill of more than $10 billion looming over its holdings in China's Alibaba Group.