Marmot tallies rewards of Super Bowl ad investment
A Bay Area company made its Super Bowl commercial debut. Now Rohnert Park-based Marmot is tallying the benefits of spending $4.5 - $5 million on one ad.
Experts tell panel why gas is so expensive in California
Gouging by oil companies could be one reason California drivers pay about 76 cents more for a gallon of regular gas than motorists elsewhere in the nation, a state government panel was told Monday.
Dealing with Super Bowl-cellular congestion
It's the pain of crowds: Texts, photos and video streams take forever or just can't get through.
Marinello Schools of Beauty closing all 56 campuses nationwide
Cosmetology students were supposed to be in class Thursday at the Marinello School of Beauty on Market Street in San Francisco, but when they arrived, they were told the school was shutting down all 56 campuses across the country.
Code Tenderloin: SF Jobs program teams with tech industry, gives hope
A job training program in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District is helping community members find jobs where they least expected…across the street.
Yahoo to cut 1,700 workers as CEO tries to save her own job
There are reports that Sunnyvale-based Yahoo, could announce major layoffs...
Protest against Yahoo Japan, claims of sales of ivory
A group of demonstrators held a protest at Yahoo's San Francisco offices Tuesday morning, against the online sale of ivory.
Report: Comcast wants to limit Netflix binges
The urge to binge on streaming Netflix television and movies by some Comcast Corp.
Facebook announces stricter policy on firearms sales
Facebook says it's cracking down on online gun sales, announcing Friday a new policy barring private individuals from advertising or selling firearms on the world's largest social network.
Falling oil prices push Chevron to first loss since 2002
Chevron suffered its first money-losing quarter since 2002 in the final three months of last year, as plunging crude prices chopped more than one-third from its revenue.
Reports: Raiders looking at stadium site in Las Vegas
The billionaire owner of the Las Vegas Sands casino company wants to help build a domed stadium on the UNLV campus and is meeting with the owner of the Oakland Raiders, company officials said Thursday.
McDonald's blasted for serving cheese-less mozzarella sticks
Some aren't smiling when they say cheese.
For the world's most scrutinized body, Barbie has a new look
Barbie's got a brand new bod...
California wrestles with making self-driving cars public
Companies that are developing self-driving cars of the future want government regulators to clear the road for public access to the technology, once it emerges from prototype testing. California's Department of Motor Vehicles is wrestling with how to keep the public safe as the imperfect technology matures — but not regulate so heavily that the agency stifles development of vehicles...
After setting iPhone record, Apple forecasts rare sales drop
Apple is bracing for its first sales decline in 13 years, despite selling a record 74.8 million iPhones in the final three months of 2015.
Stocks plummet on Wall St. following volatility in Chinese Markets
China took action Friday in a desperate attempt to calm the wild volatility that twice triggered a shutdown of the Chinese stock market and sent shockwaves worldwide in the first week of the New Year.
General Motors invests $500 million in Lyft, forms partnership
The automotive industry is placing its biggest bet yet that using a device to hail a ride — with or without a driver — is the future of transportation.
Facebook rolls out 'Live' function
Some Facebook users are noticing a new option when it comes to posting status updates...
Frustrated father's letter to Macy's CEO spurs new changing table inside store men's room
A crying baby with a dirty diaper is always a stressful situation for a parent, especially if they are not close to home. One Maryland father shopping at Macy's store in Prince George’s County was even more stressed out because he couldn't change his son's diaper. But what that father did next might have dads cheering across the country.
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The Better Business Bureau has launched a scam tracker.