Oakland principal among rowers to complete voyage to Antarctica
A half dozen men, all in their 30s, attempted to row Drake’s Passage, some of the world’s most treacherous waters off the coast of South America.
A half dozen men, all in their 30s, attempted to row Drake’s Passage, some of the world’s most treacherous waters off the coast of South America.
United Airlines layoffs to start next month
These job losses could rise even further as the virus keeps most people frightened and grounded.
These job losses could rise even further as the virus keeps most people frightened and grounded.
United Airlines layoffs to start next month
Tom Vacar reports.
Tom Vacar reports.
United Airlines to lay off 16,370 employees
Severin Borenstein
Severin Borenstein
United plans to furlough 16,000 workers, fewer than expected
United Airlines said Wednesday it plans to furlough 16,370 employees in October, down from an earlier target of 36,000 after thousands of workers took early retirement, buyouts, or long-term leaves of absence with the industry facing a slow recovery from the pandemic.
United Airlines said Wednesday it plans to furlough 16,370 employees in October, down from an earlier target of 36,000 after thousands of workers took early retirement, buyouts, or long-term leaves of absence with the industry facing a slow recovery from the pandemic.
Delta, American join United in dropping widely unpopular US ticket change fees
Delta and American are following the example set by United Airlines and saying they will drop an unpopular $200 fee on customers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.
Delta and American are following the example set by United Airlines and saying they will drop an unpopular $200 fee on customers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.
Burning Man goes virtual for 2020
This year, the community is taking to the virtual world - or rather, eight of them.
This year, the community is taking to the virtual world - or rather, eight of them.
United says it will drop widely scorned ticket-change fees
United Airlines says it is dropping a controversial $200 fee on consumers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.
United Airlines says it is dropping a controversial $200 fee on consumers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.
Lake Tahoe cottage with private beach for sale for $20M
The 1,688 square-foot cottage comes with 2 acres, including a private 170-foot beach with a private pier.
The 1,688 square-foot cottage comes with 2 acres, including a private 170-foot beach with a private pier.
American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs when federal aid expires in October
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
Company will pay you $1,000 to go camping for 2 days without internet
One random winner will get paid to give up technology and spend the weekend at a U.S. national park of your choice in an RV.
One random winner will get paid to give up technology and spend the weekend at a U.S. national park of your choice in an RV.
CDC drops 14-day self-quarantine recommendation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.
Some Bonny Doon residents refuse to evacuate, stay behind to save their homes
It’s not something Cal Fire or law enforcement condones, but with limited official resources, the residents say they felt like they had to do something.
It’s not something Cal Fire or law enforcement condones, but with limited official resources, the residents say they felt like they had to do something.
Travelers lost about $900K at airport checkpoints last year, TSA says
Travelers left behind nearly a million dollars at U.S. airport security checkpoints last year, including about $19,000 in foreign currency, the Transportation Security Administration said.
Travelers left behind nearly a million dollars at U.S. airport security checkpoints last year, including about $19,000 in foreign currency, the Transportation Security Administration said.
Mother of 6 claims they were kicked off JetBlue flight in Orlando when her 2-year-old wouldn’t wear mask
"Shame on you JetBlue for harassing me and kicking me off with my 6 children because my 2 year old wouldn’t cooperate and wear a mask," she wrote, calling the crew members 'bullies' that "treated me and my family inhumanly."
"Shame on you JetBlue for harassing me and kicking me off with my 6 children because my 2 year old wouldn’t cooperate and wear a mask," she wrote, calling the crew members 'bullies' that "treated me and my family inhumanly."
Airbnb issues worldwide party ban at its rental property listings amid coronavirus pandemic
The new policy also includes an occupancy cap of 16 guests.
The new policy also includes an occupancy cap of 16 guests.
US, Mexico and Canada agree to extend non-essential travel ban through Sept. 21 amid COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf confirmed the extension on Friday.
U.S. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf confirmed the extension on Friday.
National Park Service announces Alcatraz reopening next week
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area closed operations at many of its parks in March due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area closed operations at many of its parks in March due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Empty streets of San Francisco: Report says tourism takes hardest hit since WWII
The pandemic will cost San Francisco $10.6 billion in unspent tourist money this year and next year, according to a report released Friday by the city's tourism industry.
The pandemic will cost San Francisco $10.6 billion in unspent tourist money this year and next year, according to a report released Friday by the city's tourism industry.
In a first, Airbnb takes action against guest for party
The San Francisco-based home sharing company said Wednesday it is initiating legal proceedings against a guest who held an unauthorized party at a home in Sacramento County.
The San Francisco-based home sharing company said Wednesday it is initiating legal proceedings against a guest who held an unauthorized party at a home in Sacramento County.