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Sausalito hotel inducted into Historic Hotels of America program
Casa Madrona in Sausalito was added to the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Historic Hotels of America program, joining more than 300 other historic hotels in the US.
Auto parts layoffs erase 100-plus Bay Area jobs, 1,000-plus in state
An auto parts retailer has sketched out plans to slash jobs in California and the Bay Area.
Tom’s toothpaste made with contaminated water, inspectors say
Water used to make Tom’s Simply White Clean Mint Toothpaste contained bacteria that can cause blood and lung infections,
ACLU sues government for records detailing Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan
Immigration advocacy group says efforts to deport noncitizens could top $319 billion and have devastating effects on the economy.
Milpitas allocates $700,000 to rent relief program
The city has allocated $700,000 of state funds to provide financial assistance for 140 residents struggling with housing-related costs.
Anthony Becker trial: Defense fights to show who had access to leaked 49ers report
The deputy manager of the Civil Grand Jury took the stand on Monday.
Big housing development with several hundred units is eyed in San Jose
A housing project that could produce hundreds of units is being eyed at a prime San Jose property.
He ‘opened the world up to so many people’: Travel guide guru Arthur Frommer dies at 95
He published his first book, “Europe on 5 Dollars a Day,” in 1957. More than 60 years later, the brand remains one of the best-known names in the travel industry.
Four sentenced to federal prison for $1.1 million San Ramon jewelry store robbery
The suspects initiated a takeover robbery of the jewelry store, and police think one of the men had someone in law enforcement feeding him information.
Jersey Mike’s chain acquired by private equity firm Blackstone for $8 billion
In 1975, Peter Cancro, then a 17-year-old high school senior, bought the operation with help from his football coach.
US to add blind spot warnings, pedestrian detection to vehicle crash ratings
Consumers will see green check marks if new vehicles have the safety features and meet safety standards.
Bombshell report that warned of Oakland facing bankruptcy is deleted, replaced
"Fecklessness and failure to take dramatic and immediate steps to reduce expenditures will almost certainly result in insolvency."
Tesla Cybertruck hit with sixth recall since November release
While many updates to Tesla vehicles are fixed via software updates not requiring a visit to a repair shop, the transistor issue, like four of the other recalls, requires an on-site fix.
Lawrence Livermore supercomputer is crowned world’s speediest
"El Capitan" takes top spot in global supercomputer race, helping tackle daunting challenges in national security and science.
Carrots recalled for E. coli include those sold at Safeway, Target, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods
The CDC said that 39 people are known to have been infected, three of them in California.
Would more logging in the Pacific Northwest help curb wildfires?
The proposal could increase annual timber harvests by at least 33% and potentially more than 200%, according to a draft environmental study. The number of timber-related jobs would increase accordingly.
California Insurance Commissioner takes step to increase insurance availability in wildfire-distressed areas
The new regulations aim to strengthen Proposition 103 by establishing unprecedented coverage commitments from insurance companies, aimed at stabilizing the insurance market and expanding options for homeowners and business owners in high wildfire-risk areas.
Big Sur property, with three separate homes on 150 acres, listed for $100 million
The property features Pacific Ocean coastline and private beach access with views of the Santa Lucia Mountains.