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Airbnb co-founder donates $25 million to Bay Area homeless programs
San Francisco Mayor London Breed Wednesday announced that Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia donated $25 million to support Bay Area homeless programs. Gebbia, who also chairs Airbnb.org that enables hosts...Read More
County takes on short-term rental regulations in new ordinance
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved in concept the basics of a short-term rental ordinance regulating Airbnb-type rentals, though formal approval is pending a few...Read More
Neighbors complained to police more than an hour before Orinda party shooting
The FBI is assisting in the investigation into a shooting that killed four people and wounded at least four more.Read More
‘Horrified’ Airbnb offers support in quadruple homicide investigation
A large Halloween party at an Airbnb rental in Orinda, where four people were fatally shot, was not authorized, Airbnb said Friday.Read More
SF Airbnb crackdown snares Bernal Heights couple
Owners of a single-family in Bernal Heights that became the scene of a violent party will have to pay The City $185,000 as part of a settlement agreement for...Read More
Santa Cruz bans single-use plastic bottles for hotel toiletries
Single-use shampoo, conditioner and lotion bottles will disappear from hotels in Santa Cruz County following the Board of Supervisors' vote Tuesday.Read More
Airbnb landlords penalized millions for faking rentals
San Francisco has settled a lawsuit with two property owners who rented out apartment units as short-term rentals through Airbnb without first registering them.Read More
San Jose kicks off Airbnb disaster housing program
San Jose will be the inaugural city to partner with Airbnb for the "Host Corps" project, offering free housing through local hosts during disasters and emergencies.Read More
Bartender quickly evacuated pub during fire
A bartender at an Irish pub in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood is being credited with helping evacuate several patrons during a 3-alarm fire Monday night.Read More
Settlement forces Airbnb toward legal compliance
A legal settlement will ease the registration process for short-term rental hosts and help ensure that only those who are legally registered can list properties.Read More
San Jose applies for state, federal flood relief
The city of San Jose started the process of applying for state and federal emergency relief funds Monday.cRead More
9th Circuit next stop for Trump immigration battle
A federal appeals court in San Francisco will hear arguments at 3 p.m. Tuesday on whether to reinstate a ban ordered by President Trump on admitting visitors and refugees...Read More
Mayor vetoes legislation on Airbnb rentals
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee Thursday vetoed legislation that would have imposed a new 60-night annual limit on all short-term rentals, saying it would drive more hosts to rent...Read More
Supes approve 60-day limit on short-term rentals
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted to approve a new 60-night limit on all short-term rentals.Read More
Airbnb limits San Francisco hosts to single address
San Francisco users of the short-term accommodation site Airbnb will only be allowed to post listings at one address starting Nov. 1.Read More
Campos floats changes to Airbnb legislation after lawsuit
San Francisco Supervisor David Campos Tuesday introduced amendments to short-term rental legislation he said would address concerns raised by a lawsuit filed by Airbnb.Read More
Airbnb sues San Francisco over registration rules
Airbnb filed suit against San Francisco in federal court over recently approved legislation requiring short-term rental companies to verify hosts are registered with The City.Read More
Supes tighten rules on Airbnb hosts
Legislation requiring Airbnb and other short-term rental hosting platforms to verify that hosts are legally registered before listing them was approved Tuesday.Read More
Airbnb host legislation advances to Board of Supervisors
Legislation requiring short-term rental companies to verify that hosts are registered with The City is set to go before the Board of Supervisors next week.Read More