Facebook, Zuckerberg Slammed in Scathing Report by British ParliamentBritish lawmakers issued a scathing report Monday that calls for tougher rules to keep Facebook and other tech firms from acting like "digital gangsters" and intentionally violating data privacy laws.
County Seeks Developer for Teacher Housing Project in Palo AltoSanta Clara County is seeking a development partner to build homes for teachers in Palo Alto in an effort to keep teachers in a community where house prices have soared out of reach for many middle-class workers.
SF Startup Creates World's First Molecular Whiskey Aged Without Barrels Aging spirits like wine, cognac, even beer, has called for wooden casks, often oak, for aroma and taste. Now a new San Francisco startup called Endless West is making whiskey without using any barrels and they're doing it in much less time.
High-Speed Rail Downsized But Not Out, Silicon Valley Business Leader SaysSilicon Valley Leadership Group CEO Carl Guardino says there's still hope high-speed rail may connect Silicon Valley to the Central Valley ... someday.
One In Five Americans Commit Financial InfidelityHave you ever lied about money to your partner? As it turns out, many couples are keeping secrets about their cash and spending.
California May Seek Insurance Policy To Cover Unexpected Disaster CostsState Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced a bill Thursday that would authorize state officials to enter into an insurance policy that pays out when California has unexpected costs for disaster response.
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California May Seek Insurance Policy To Cover Unexpected Disaster CostsState Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced a bill Thursday that would authorize state officials to enter into an insurance policy that pays out when California has unexpected costs for disaster response.
PG&E To Reshape Board In Aftermath Of WildfiresHalf of the board at PG&E is unlikely to stand for re-election at the besieged San Francisco-based utility company that is reeling in the aftermath of last year's deadly California wildfires.
Bill Confusion Leads Many to Drop Green Energy Supplier Despite Cheaper RatesConfusing bills, colder weather and chatter on social media have many in Livermore mistakenly blaming their new green-energy supplier for higher charges.
Wells Fargo Extends Hours As Outage Frustrates Customers For 2nd DayWells Fargo bank on Friday was attempting to recover from a massive outage that impacted online banking, mobile apps and ATMs, but many customers still reported issues for a second day.
FDA Questions Juul, Altria Commitment To Combat Teen VapingThe head of the FDA questions whether Juul and its new partner Altria are following through on pledges to help reverse the boom in underage vaping.
Stanford Study: Juul Ramped Up Nicotine Levels, Competitors FollowedJuul Labs spurred a "widespread rush" of companies seeking to boost their own nicotine concentrations in order to mirror Juul's success, according to a paper published Thursday.
