Oakland Police Arrest 8, Seize Firearms, Drugs And Cash At South SF AirbnbPolice in Oakland on Tuesday announced the arrests of eight people at a South San Francisco Airbnb last week in connection with a month-long investigation into a robbery ring that also involved the seizure of firearms, drugs and $14,000 in cash.
Airbnb Bans Party Houses Worldwide To Stem Unauthorized Gatherings During PandemicAirbnb is banning house parties worldwide as it tries to clean up its reputation and comply with coronavirus-related limits on gatherings.
Airbnb Files Preliminary Paperwork for Public Stock OfferingAirbnb on Wednesday filed preliminary paperwork for selling stock on Wall Street, undaunted by a global pandemic that has taken some wind out of its home-sharing business.
Airbnb Takes Action Against Guest for Hosting PartyFor the first time, Airbnb is taking legal action against a guest for violating its ban on unauthorized parties.
Airbnb Reportedly Close To Filing An IPOAirbnb is reportedly close to filing to go public, marking a surprise turnaround for the company that recently cut a quarter of its workforce during the pandemic.
Eviction Moratorium Poses Nightmare Scenario For Small LandlordA Fremont landlord recently found out his property was being illegally rented out on Airbnb but state and local eviction moratoriums are preventing him from getting his house back.
Airbnb Shutters Party Houses Amid COVID-19 ClustersAirbnb said Friday it's cracking down on party houses throughout New Jersey after state health officials warned house parties led to clusters of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Airbnb Asks Renters To Consider Donating Money To Hosts, Creating Social Media Backlash
To Stop Parties, Airbnb Won't Let Some Guests Book HomesAirbnb will ban some younger U.S. guests from booking homes in their area as part of a continuing effort to crack down on unauthorized parties.
Airbnb Making Comeback After Months Of Customers Sheltering-In-PlaceAirbnb said it's experiencing a surge in bookings as customers emerge from several months of being cooped up in their homes because of Covid-19.
Airbnb Will Force Hosts To Wait 24 Hours Between Guests Due To Coronavirus PandemicAirbnb is rolling out recommended cleaning and vacancy procedures for its more than 7 million global rentals as the coronavirus pandemic has made travelers extra-cautious.
Hosts Take A Hit After Airbnb Expands 'Extenuating Circumstances' Refund Policy During Coronavirus PandemicAirbnb is allowing travelers to cancel their reservations and get full refunds, without charges or penalties, duirng the coronavirus pandemic but some hosts say the policy impacts them unfairly.
Contra Costa County Supes Tightening Rules On Short-Term RentalsThe Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved the basics of a short-term rental ordinance regulating Airbnb-type rentals. The supervisors expect to formally approve the ordinance at their March 31 meeting.
Family Ecstatic After Missing Palo Alto Couple Was Found Miraculously Still AliveThe Palo Alto couple found Saturday in a densely-wooded area in Marin County about a half-mile from their Inverness rental cabin, was in such good spirits about being rescued, Ian Irwin was singing as rescue helicopters arrived, according to authorities.