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Genetic testing giant 23andMe cuts 40% of workforce, discontinues therapeutics division
The restructuring arrives during a period of turmoil at the company that has included a high-profile data breach and several rounds of previous layoffs.
Bay Area’s 23andMe cuts 40% of its workforce and discontinues therapeutics division
The restructuring arrives during a period of turmoil at South San Francisco-based 23andMe, which has recently included a high-profile data breach and several rounds of previous layoffs
Iconic San Jose hotel is worth $200 million-plus, outlook brightens: court papers
An iconic San Jose hotel is worth well over $200 million and has a brighter outlook, according to papers in a court battle that could thwart a foreclosure of the landmark tower.
Southwest Air to offer buyouts at 18 airports, headquarters
Southwest Airlines Co. will offer voluntary departure packages or extended leaves to airport workers in 18 cities, including San Jose and Los Angeles, as aircraft delivery delays force the carrier to trim its flying plans.
Six Flags has no plans to close any theme parks
A comprehensive portfolio review continues to weigh the potential sale of underperforming parks.
Neon will never die: Inside the Bay Area movement devoted to the glowing art
Often associated with seedy motels, strip clubs and Raymond Chandler novels, neon is making a surprising comeback in the Bay.
How Democrats are making a billion-dollar push to decarbonize California’s ports amid Trump’s return
More than $322 million in federal funding will go to the Port of Oakland's zero-emission energy transition as part of a $1 billion investment in California ports.
US launches Honda probe, fearing engines on 1.4 million vehicles might fail
The probe covers the 2016 through 2020 lines for several of the automaker's vehicles.
Mattel ‘deeply’ regrets misprint on ‘Wicked’ dolls packaging that links to porn site
Instead of linking to the WickedMovie.com page, the website leads to an adult film site.
Haiti’s main airport shuts down after Spirit Airlines flight is hit by gunfire
The flight headed from Fort Lauderdale to Port-Au-Prince was just hundreds of feet from landing when gangs shot at the plane, striking a flight attendant.
Prop 6: California voters reject measure to ban forced prison labor
It's more evidence from this election that voters have lost their appetite for criminal justice reforms.
Sales slump fails to curb climbing Southern California home prices
The region's median home price was up 6% in September, despite transactions falling to a near-record low, CoreLogic reported.
Bitcoin tops $87,000 for new record high. What to know about crypto’s post-election rally
Analysts credit much of the recent gains to an anticipated “crypto-friendly” nature of the incoming Trump administration.
Bay Area airports all remain stuck below pre-COVID passenger heights
All three of the Bay Area's airports remain stuck well below their pre-coronavirus heights.
Absolute Technologies in Anaheim temporarily laying off 263 aerospace workers at Christmas
The parts maker cited a 'recent downturn in business' following machinists strikes at Boeing and Textron.
Mattel ‘deeply’ regrets misprint on ‘Wicked’ dolls packaging that links to porn site
Instead of linking to the WickedMovie.com page, the website leads to an adult film site.
When is Black Friday? Here’s what you need to know before you shop
Mark your calendars for Nov. 29, the day after Thanksgiving, to take advantage of Black Friday sales this year.
American Freight closing, shuttering all 15 California furniture stores
Liquidator Hilco Consumer-Retail announced the shuttering of 328 locations nationwide and the start of store-closing sales.