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Biotech giant grants $3 million to Khan Academy
Jen Ellison, a technology teacher at Phillips Elementary School in Napa, begins a typical class with a lecture, then hands out iPads or laptops.Read More
Majority of wineries reopen, few destroyed
Most wine tasting rooms have reopened in Napa and Sonoma counties following the wildfires this month in the two counties.Read More
Distracted driving demo opens eyes
Tourists in San Francisco last week received an eye-opening experience when it comes to distractions while driving.Read More
Chipotle manager accused of harassing worker over ‘threesome’
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. in federal court in San Jose Monday, alleging the restaurant chain allowed a local female manager to sexually...Read More
New Belgium buys bankrupt SF brewery
Magnolia Brewery Company has agreed to be purchased by Fort Collins, Colorado's New Belgium Brewing Group as part bankruptcy proceedings.Read More
San Jose woman pleads guilty to visa fraud
A San Jose businesswoman has pleaded guilty to visa fraud after admitting she submitted false and forged documents to obtain H-1B visas.Read More
Cleaning service allegedly dumped hazardous waste in sewers
A Daly City man was charged Friday with 11 felony counts related to illegally treating and dumping hazardous waste in San Francisco.Read More
Jane Kim suggests fee on all Uber rides
San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim is calling for the city to consider imposing a fee on trips using ridesharing companies such as Uber and Lyft to help pay for...Read More
SF aims to slash homelessness by half
San Francisco is getting a $100 million donation to reduce homelessness in the city.Read More
Uber sues SF tax collector to shield drivers’ names
Transportation network company Uber sued San Francisco this week over an attempt by The City's tax collector to obtain the names of drivers.Read More
Argument swirls as supes approve Mission homeless center
A Board of Supervisors vote on a temporary homeless shelter in San Francisco's Mission District Tuesday triggered an uncomfortable conversation among board members.Read More
San Francisco seeks to curb rental car break-ins
San Francisco wants rental car companies to remove any identifiers off rental cars such as company logos, rental company names, barcodes and decals.Read More
Displaced Chinatown merchants receive emergency funds
San Francisco’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development announced on Thursday the issuance of emergency funds to seven businesses.Read More
Golden Gate Ferry debuts Tiburon-SF rides March 6
Golden Gate Ferry will begin commute service between Tiburon and San Francisco starting March 6.Read More
Union City company accused of smuggling hazardous chemicals
An East Bay chemical company and its owner are being indicted on charges of smuggling hazardous materials and conspiracy to defraud the U.S.Read More
Former salesperson sues Oracle over commissions policy
A former Oracle America Inc. salesperson sued the business software giant in federal court in San Francisco Tuesday, alleging that it illegally reduces employees' sales commissions retroactively.Read More
Alcatraz Ferry floats toward new waterfront berth
A facility at Pier 31 1/2 providing ferry service from San Francisco to Alcatraz Island is one step closer to reality.Read More
Uber halts tests of self-driving cars
A controversial Uber test of self-driving cars in San Francisco was brought to a halt Wednesday after the California Department of Motor Vehicles revoked the vehicles' registration.Read More