Uber vows to keep fighting sweeping California labor bill
California lawmakers confronting the changing definition of work have approved sweeping legislation designed to give many contract workers new pay and benefit protections, but tech giants Uber and Lyft vowed to keep fighting the changes, possibly by bankrolling an expensive fight on the 2020 ballot.
California lawmakers confronting the changing definition of work have approved sweeping legislation designed to give many contract workers new pay and benefit protections, but tech giants Uber and Lyft vowed to keep fighting the changes, possibly by bankrolling an expensive fight on the 2020 ballot.
Report: SF's Central Subway Project significantly delayed; wont open until 2021
The opening of the Central Subway in San Francisco has been significantly delayed. The $1.6 billion project will connect Chinatown to the South of Market neighborhood.
The opening of the Central Subway in San Francisco has been significantly delayed. The $1.6 billion project will connect Chinatown to the South of Market neighborhood.
Dogs of 9/11: Search and rescue canines worked tirelessly in the days following terror attacks
As America marked the 18th anniversary of the worst terror attack on U.S. soil Wednesday, many remembered the countless lives lost and selfless acts by the brave responders on September 11, 2001 — both human and four-legged.
As America marked the 18th anniversary of the worst terror attack on U.S. soil Wednesday, many remembered the countless lives lost and selfless acts by the brave responders on September 11, 2001 — both human and four-legged.
Colorado woman, 24, in heart failure creates bucket list after 3rd transplant is denied
A 24-year-old woman with heart failure who has been denied a third transplant is asking for help in completing a bucket list as her family prepares for the worst.
A 24-year-old woman with heart failure who has been denied a third transplant is asking for help in completing a bucket list as her family prepares for the worst.
Woman suffers mercury poisoning after using tainted skin cream from Mexico
A California woman is in a semi-comatose state after using a Ponds-labeled skin cream tainted with methylmercury, making her the first reported case of methylmercury poisoning of this type linked to a skin cream in the U.S., according to the Sacramento County Public Health agency.
A California woman is in a semi-comatose state after using a Ponds-labeled skin cream tainted with methylmercury, making her the first reported case of methylmercury poisoning of this type linked to a skin cream in the U.S., according to the Sacramento County Public Health agency.
Florida 'psychic' gets prison for scamming woman out of $1.6 million to lift family curse
A South Florida woman who claimed to be a psychic fortune teller has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison for taking $1.6 million from a Texas woman to remove a curse from her family.
A South Florida woman who claimed to be a psychic fortune teller has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison for taking $1.6 million from a Texas woman to remove a curse from her family.
Oakland police release image of 'person of interest' after death of mother leaving wedding party
Oakland police on Tuesday released a video surveillance photo of a person of interest and his car in the fatal shooting of a 44-year-old mother of five children who died after a stray bullet struck her in East Oakland last week.
Oakland police on Tuesday released a video surveillance photo of a person of interest and his car in the fatal shooting of a 44-year-old mother of five children who died after a stray bullet struck her in East Oakland last week.
Memorial held for firefighter killed on 9/11 after more of his remains identified 18 years later
A firefighter from Long Island who died in the World Trade Center attacks was remembered for a second time on the eve of the 18th anniversary of 9/11.
A firefighter from Long Island who died in the World Trade Center attacks was remembered for a second time on the eve of the 18th anniversary of 9/11.
Missouri mother of 6 feeds hungry children in her neighborhood, report says
A Missouri mother of six is reportedly feeding hundreds of children in need in St. Louis.
A Missouri mother of six is reportedly feeding hundreds of children in need in St. Louis.
Former Raiders linebacker Neiron Ball dies at age 27
Former Oakland Raiders linebacker Neiron Ball, who played college football at Florida after recovering from brain surgery, died Tuesday, his family and agency announced. He was 27.
Former Oakland Raiders linebacker Neiron Ball, who played college football at Florida after recovering from brain surgery, died Tuesday, his family and agency announced. He was 27.
Can SF withstand Dave Matthews concert and a Giants game in the same night?
For the first time, there will be events at both Oracle Park and the new Chase Center arena in San Francisco at the same time.
For the first time, there will be events at both Oracle Park and the new Chase Center arena in San Francisco at the same time.
California Senate approves bill regulating gig economy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- The California Senate has passed a bill that would give new wage and benefit protections to workers at so-called gig economy companies like Uber and Lyft.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- The California Senate has passed a bill that would give new wage and benefit protections to workers at so-called gig economy companies like Uber and Lyft.
Formerly drug-addicted, homeless veteran finds stability in Antioch RV park; now faces eviction
Jimmy Gordon is a Vietnam veteran still living with battle scars from shrapnel. Once homeless and drug addicted, Gordon says he's found stability in this informal RV community on private property in northeast Antioch.
Jimmy Gordon is a Vietnam veteran still living with battle scars from shrapnel. Once homeless and drug addicted, Gordon says he's found stability in this informal RV community on private property in northeast Antioch.
Jack in the Box employee in Campbell fired for allegedly refusing to serve deaf customer
A dispute between a deaf customer and a South Bay fast-food restaurant employee has led to claims of discrimination.
A dispute between a deaf customer and a South Bay fast-food restaurant employee has led to claims of discrimination.
US to commemorate 9/11 as its aftermath extends and evolves
Americans are commemorating 9/11 with mournful ceremonies, volunteering, appeals to "never forget" and rising attention to the terror attacks' extended toll on responders.
Americans are commemorating 9/11 with mournful ceremonies, volunteering, appeals to "never forget" and rising attention to the terror attacks' extended toll on responders.
Man arrested after deputies find him asleep in hot car with infant
SAN CARLOS (BCN) A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of child cruelty and public intoxication after San Mateo County sheriff's deputies found him asleep in a parked car in San Carlos with his 18-month-old daughter in the backseat on Sunday afternoon.
SAN CARLOS (BCN) A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of child cruelty and public intoxication after San Mateo County sheriff's deputies found him asleep in a parked car in San Carlos with his 18-month-old daughter in the backseat on Sunday afternoon.
Taco Bell launching vegetarian section on its menus along with 2 new veggie-friendly items
Starting Thursday, Taco Bell will update its menu boards to feature a dedicated vegetarian section as well as debut new veggie-only options.
Starting Thursday, Taco Bell will update its menu boards to feature a dedicated vegetarian section as well as debut new veggie-only options.
Target, UPS each hiring more than 100K full-time and part-time seasonal employees for holidays
As the holiday season nears, Target and UPS announced the need for thousands of seasonal employees to handle the upcoming influx of shoppers.
As the holiday season nears, Target and UPS announced the need for thousands of seasonal employees to handle the upcoming influx of shoppers.
'Storm Area 51' creator cancels alien-themed festival over fear of 'possible humanitarian disaster'
The California man behind the viral "Storm Area 51" event on Facebook that may draw alien-obsessed crowds to a rural Nevada county next week has pulled out of a festival spawned from the popular event because of safety concerns.
The California man behind the viral "Storm Area 51" event on Facebook that may draw alien-obsessed crowds to a rural Nevada county next week has pulled out of a festival spawned from the popular event because of safety concerns.
Palindrome Week: Last 10-day stretch of the century
Tuesday marks the beginning of a palindrome week.
Tuesday marks the beginning of a palindrome week.