Microsoft hires OpenAI founder Sam Altman after being ousted
Meanwhile, the new head of ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Monday that he would launch an investigation into the firing of Sam Altman -- a corporate shakeup that shocked the artificial intelligence world.
Amazon warns employees: No promotions without following in-office mandate
Amazon employees who don’t abide by the company’s return-to-office mandate could jeopardize their pursuit of promotions.
Small businesses lost revenue after city promised big business for APEC
On Friday, small business owners in the APEC security zone who stayed open said although 20,000 people were in the city for the summit, they lost revenue.
Lawsuit alleges San Ramon hospital deal would cost patients
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit Friday to block John Muir Health's $142.5 million deal to purchase San Ramon Regional Medical Center.
SF small business owners say APEC security has kept customers away
Before this week's summit, San Francisco said the influx of global leaders and CEO's would be good for local businesses. This may not be true for many who work near the APEC security zone and Chinatown. Business owners in the South of Market neighborhood and Chinatown say tight security measures such as road closures have kept customers away. The expected APEC boom has turned into a bust for Manny Ramirez, owner of Bocado located on Folsom Street near Moscone Center where the APEC Summit is being held.
Target reveals its Black Friday deals, which will last a full week
Target has released its deals for Black Friday, with sales on popularitems available for a week this Thanksgiving.
Blackhawk Center in Danville gets new lease on life
An East Bay shopping center is getting a new lease on life.
Novato woman lost $1k helping Maui victims in gift card scam
A Marin County woman is frustrated after she sent $2,000 worth of Target gift cards to Maui families impacted by the wildfires over the summer, only for half of the gift cards to be declined at the store.
Mixed reaction from San Francisco businesses on impact of APEC summit
With the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit held in San Francisco this year, the city is under heavy security.
San Francisco Chinatown welcomes APEC with special events
San Francisco Chinatown rolled out the welcome mat ahead of the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit with a series of special events, including a night market Friday evening.
Oakland gay bar owner claims landlord is forcing him out
A downtown Oakland bar owner claims his landlord is trying to force him out of his lease.
Man crushed to death by industrial robot that confused him for a box: police
The victim, a worker in his 40s, was inspecting the robot's sensor at a vegetable-packaging plant this week when the incident took place.
SF Union Square's safe-shopping initiative is back for the holiday season
San Francisco's Union Square is gearing up for the holiday season. City officials say the area is safe, clean and ready for shoppers.
WeWork seeks bankruptcy protection, a stunning fall for a firm once valued at close to $50 billion
WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a stunning fall for the office sharing company once seen as a Wall Street darling that promised to upend the way people went to work around the world.
Target makes low-cost Thanksgiving meal an option for customers
The Target deal consists of ingredients commonly used for Thanksgiving meals that cost under $25 total. It comes after Walmart and Aldi similarly lowered prices on holiday meals.
Celebrity chef Tyler Florence opens two cafes in SF Union Square
Two new cafés opened up in Union Square Monday, as celebrity chef Tyler Florence joins in the efforts to bring more people to downtown San Francisco.
Google faces 2nd antitrust trial, accused of monopolistic practices in play store
Google on Monday confronted the second major U.S. antitrust trial in two months to cast the internet powerhouse as a brazen bully that uses its immense wealth and people's dependence on one of its main products to stifle competition at consumers' expense.
Minimum wage rate for all Hayward businesses set to rise by January 2024
Wages are set to increase for workers across all types of businesses and industries in Hayward on Jan. 1, 2024, the city announced Monday.
2023 SF Restaurant Week dining deals expands to 2 weeks
Dining deals returned to San Francisco on Friday as the Golden Gate Restaurant Association launched its 2023 Fall Restaurant Week.
Oakland's First Fridays to go on hiatus, blames shrinking space, revenue
Oakland’s popular First Fridays street fair is a family-friendly event attracting tens of thousands of patrons every month, but organizers say the non-profit just isn’t bringing in enough money.