Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter account hacked
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg briefly found his Twitter account hijacked.
San Francisco Michelin Star chef fights food waste
A coalition of celebrity chefs are lobbying Congress to pass a food waste reduction bill aimed at preventing food in the United States that could help feed those in need, from ending up in the trash. San Francisco Chef Mourad Lahlou is one of the chefs who went to Washington D.C. last week.
New home sales jump to highest level in more than 8 years
Americans ramped up their purchases of new homes in April to the highest level since January 2008, evidence of a strong start to the spring buying season.
Toyota adding 1.6 million vehicles to Takata air bag recall
Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling nearly 1.6 million vehicles in the U.S. to replace potentially faulty front passenger air bag inflators made by Takata Corp. of Japan.
Tribune rejects 2nd Gannett bid; sets the stage for talks
Tribune Publishing rejected a second takeover bid from USA Today owner Gannett, but did say Monday that it was open to further talks.
55-year San Jose fixture, Cambrian Bowl, to close
It's been a fixture in San Jose for 55 years and this weekend, Cambrian Bowl will be closing its doors for good. The owner, Evelene Ballard, says rising costs left her with little choice.
1st ever vodka made from San Francisco fog
An Alameda-based vodka company has created vodka cut and blended with San Francisco fog.
Brewery creates edible 6-pack rings to protect sea turtles
A Florida brewery has created a product in hopes of saving sea turtles and other marine life.
LinkedIn confirms 2012 hack exposed 117M user passwords
LinkedIn says a 2012 breach resulted in more than 100 million of its users' passwords being compromised — vastly more than previously thought.
Google echoes Amazon's Echo, opens new virtual-reality door
Google wants to play an even bigger role in managing people's daily lives, while also nudging them into an alternate reality, as the Internet company responds to competitive threats posed by Facebook, Amazon and Apple.
Hate-cake lawsuits dropped; Preacher admits Whole Foods "did nothing wrong"
The Austin pastor, who claimed he bought a cake with a homophobic slur written on it, is now dropping his lawsuit against Whole Foods.
Facebook CEO to meet with Glenn Beck, other conservatives
NEW YORK (AP) — Radio host Glenn Beck and American Enterprise Institute president Arthur Brooks are some of the conservative leaders Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to meet with this week.
Facebook under fire over claims of trending news item bias
Facebook is facing a May 24th deadline to answer questions raised by a U.S. Senator who wrote a letter Tuesday to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding that he respond to accusations that the company was politically biased in the items it places on its "Trending Topics" list.
Aeropostale files for bankruptcy protection
Aeropostale, once the vibrant epicenter of the U.S. mall scene, is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
McDonald's tests Gilroy Garlic Fries
McDonald's French fries are getting some world famous South Bay flavor.
North Bay coffee company awarded top U.S. award for small businesses
A San Rafael-based coffee shop has become the first LGBT company honored as the Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Sports Authority to close all 32 Bay Area stores
Struggling sporting goods chain store, Sports Authority, will soon be no more and will close 32 Bay Area stores.
Yahoo CEO could get $55M in severance pay in potential sale
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer will walk away with a $55 million severance package if the company's auction of its Internet operations culminates in a sale that ousts her from her job.
Chinese tech giant LeEco opening U.S. headquarters in Silicon Valley
San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce announced Chinese global tech giant LeEco has chosen San Jose as its U.S. headquarters.
Cracker Jack dropping toys and traditional box
For a child, the prize at the bottom of a Cracker Jack box has been one of the greatest mysteries for over a century. Now, the traditional snack is getting a new look.