ConsumerWatch: Websites To Stay Informed In A Disaster
When disaster strikes, there are numerous ways to stay informed and to keep loved ones notified about your whereabouts.
American Airlines Flights Resume After Reservation System Outage
American Airlines says it has fixed an outage in its main reservations system that is disrupting travel for thousands of passengers whose flights have been delayed or canceled.
Some Bay Area Post Offices Staying Open Late For Last-Minute Tax Returns
A handful of Bay Area post offices will stay open late Monday to allow last minute tax filers to turn in their paperwork.
Popular Disneyland Rides Closed As Resort Reviews Safety
Three rides at Disneyland, including the famous Space Mountain roller coaster, were temporarily closed as the company reviews its safety protocols after being cited by state regulators.
ConsumerWatch: Con Artists Selling Fake High-End Audio Gear
Con artists are rolling through the Bay Area, offering to sell seemingly high-quality electronics for dirt cheap prices. People who fall for it could end up with a box full of poor quality audio equipment, or in some cases, nothing at all.
San Francisco Among Top Cities For Pet-Friendly Travel
San Francisco has been named among America’s best cities for four-legged travelers based on the number of pet-friendly hotels, the number of off-leash dog parks and the city’s walkability.
Last Drink Call At California Bars Could Become 4 A.M.
The last call for drinks is 2 a.m. in California, but one lawmaker believes that’s just too early to set down the shot glasses and beer steins. State Sen. Mark Leno’s proposal is to let the liquor flow until 4 a.m. as a way to draw more tourists.
New Microsoft Ad Assault On Google Shows Industry Shift
Microsoft is skewering Google again with scathing ads. The latest marketing assault says as much about the dramatic shift in the technology industry’s competitive landscape as they do about the animosity between the two rivals.
Court Rules Using Cell Phone For GPS Violates Hands-Free Driving Laws
A fresh court ruling in California states that using a phone solely for navigation is a violation of hands-free laws.
East Bay Trial Begins Over Lead Warnings In Baby Food
A lawsuit filed by an environmental group against the nation’s largest baby food makers aimed at forcing the companies to alert consumers that some products contain low amounts of lead.
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Tech companies from around the world put their latest creations on display at the International Consumer Electronics Show 2010 in Las Vegas. Crowds gathered to check out the latest offerings in digital cameras, 3-D television […]
