Technology•3hGoogle and Meta spent big this election cycle. Is Big Tech trying to ‘buy the legislature’?
Technology•3hGoogle and Meta spent big this election cycle. Is Big Tech trying to ‘buy the legislature’?
Technology•3hHow Prop 45 could reshape California’s fight over data centersThis story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California voters considering Proposition 45 will decide the fate of a sweeping infrastructure measure that opponents warn could render the state’s brand-new data center laws virtually toothless. That would make it...Read story →
Technology•3hGoogle and Meta spent big this election cycle. Is Big Tech trying to ‘buy the legislature’?This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Big Tech has proven a big spender in this year’s election cycle. Google, Meta, and other tech interests account for at least 20% of all the contributions made to outside groups spending on legislative races, according...Read story →
Technology•8hHalloween food deals 2026: Free meals, discounts and spooky treatsHalloween can add up fast, from bags of candy for trick-or-treaters to costumes, decorations and plans for the big night. But celebrating doesn’t have to break the bank. From free treats to discounted meals, these Halloween deals can help families save a little money while making the most of Oct....Read story →
Dining•9hSan Rafael residents brace for severe flooding as more rain loomsAfter another day of high tides, neighborhoods in San Rafael are soaked, with water creeping up to garage doors and flooding front yards. The damage currently being caused by flooding is due to high tides, but San Rafael residents say their main concern is what will happen when the winter storms...Read story →
Business•10hDream roll past Valkyries forcing winner-takes-all Game 7 at Chase Center Despite the Golden State Valkyries' final-minute push in Game 6, the Atlanta Dream took care of business to force a winner-take-all matchup at Chase Center on Saturday.Read story →
Technology•14hPublic bank would be stable, provide affordable housing, and help with climate goalsA new independent report indicates that a San Francisco Public Bank would not only be financially sustainable long term, but would also create thousands of new affordable housing units, guarantee more than $60 million in small business loans, and allow the city to meet its climate goals. The report...Read story →
Technology•15hCongressional candidate Scott Wiener on why you should vote for himState Sen. Scott Wiener is running for the congressional seat Nancy Pelosi has held for nearly four decades. For the last 10 years he has been a state senator and before that he served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Now, as Election Day nears, he's looking to defeat his opponent, Sup....Read story →
Technology•16hDelivery Giant To Buy Rival | Restaurant Chain Abruptly Closes Locations | Tidal Flooding Returns: Patch PMALSO: Girl, 9, uses AI to animate Halloween decoration; Driver crashes through McDonald's; Burn permits allowed again in these counties.Read story →
Technology•3hGoogle and Meta spent big this election cycle. Is Big Tech trying to ‘buy the legislature’?
Technology•3hGoogle and Meta spent big this election cycle. Is Big Tech trying to ‘buy the legislature’?
Technology•20hIn ‘surf noir’ thriller, ‘Nearshore,’ Steve Hawk brings conspiracies, tech-fueled peril to the coast
Technology•20hIn ‘surf noir’ thriller, ‘Nearshore,’ Steve Hawk brings conspiracies, tech-fueled peril to the coast
Dining•22hCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri resigns amid scrutiny over travel spending, rising costs
Business•YesterdayDoorDash offers $17 billion for Instacart in what would be a big consolidation for grocery delivery
Technology•YesterdayStanford Research Park celebrates 75 years as Silicon Valley’s engine of innovation
4Business•17hThis Bay Area Costco is getting a larger, upgraded site with limited specialty items on sale to celebrate
