California declares bird flu emergency

Health officials have confirmed the first known severe illness in the U.S. caused by bird flu, and California’s governor on Wednesday declared a state of emergency as the virus rampages through dairy cattle in that state.

Workers at San Francisco Amazon warehouse join nationwide strike

With less than a week to go before Christmas, thousands of Amazon workers organized under the Teamsters union went on strike early Thursday morning after the company's "repeated refusal to follow the law and bargain." That includes a warehouse in San Francisco.

Two realities in SF: Ghost malls and bustling shopping centers

Crocker Galleria on Post Street in downtown San Francisco is all decked out for the holidays. But there are few shoppers, if anyone, in sight at the long-vacant mall. Stonestown Galleria, by contrast, was busy with shoppers, particularly in the parking lot and at its many eateries. 

Fog and sun

Today will start off with fog and then clear up with sun in the afternoon.

Liberty Mutual company Safeco drops condo coverage and renters insurance

Another major insurance company is trimming its risk by refusing to sell more insurance to multifamily developments. The insurance commissioner promised a more stable and affordable market, but what we have right now are cross currents, contradictions, and chaos.