‘It’s a big question’: Silicon Valley women’s wage disparity among highest nationwide
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Policy solutions and a culture shift may be the only way to close the gap.
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$43 million Google data privacy class action settlement to go to nonprofit organizations
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The money will go to nonprofit organizations that work in the general area of data privacy; virtually none of the money will go to members of the plaintiff class.health
Doctors vs. hospitals: A bid to regulate hedge funds is dividing California medical groups
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Legislation would give California’s attorney general oversight of private equity firms and hedge funds acquiring major health care institutions.Bay Area
Citing trademark infringement, San Francisco sues Oakland airport over name change plan
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The proposed airport name change in Oakland is not yet official.business
Oakland airport name change may encounter turbulence after commission’s tentative OK
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Opinions are divided -- those in favor emphasize the positive economic benefits for Oakland; those opposed argue it diminishes the city's identity.Bay Area
Major Oakland employers put $10 million into new downtown security program
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Blue Shield, Clorox, Kaiser, and PG&E will work with local police and the city to improve security.Bay Area
Which fast food workers will get paid more in California?
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The state is still working out who will benefit from the $20 minimum wage for fast food workers that starts Monday.Bay Area
Why California Democrats are divided on retail theft bill
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Some say it would unfairly target shoppers, while others say jobs are at stake.health
California doctors struggle to make payroll one month after ransomware attack
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Doctors and hospitals have been forced to forgo payments and risk medical supply shortages.Business & Finance
California’s fast food workers are getting a raise. But the labor-industry truce is fraying
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Republicans want to scrap the law, accusing Gov. Gavin Newsom of corruption in dealings with a Panera Bread franchisee who is a major campaign donor.Housing
