Business & Finance ‘It’s a big question’: Silicon Valley women’s wage disparity among highest nationwide By B. Sakura Cannestra | San Jose Spotlight | March 3, 2025 Policy solutions and a culture shift may be the only way to close the gap.
Bay Area California attorney general is investigating OpenAI’s conversion to a for-profit company By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | January 24, 2025 OpenAI has raised billions and is now embarking on a joint venture with the Trump administration for the $500 billion Stargate Project.
business East Bay community foundation launches new grant program for Oakland businesses By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | November 23, 2024 Now accepting applications for $5,000-$25,000 grants for small businesses facing economic or other challenges.
Uncategorized A California senior lost $700K to scammers. Now she’s asking the state to slow bank transfers By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | June 22, 2024 Will the bill prevent seniors from accessing their bank accounts for legitimate expenses?
Business & Finance California hits Amazon with fines under warehouse worker law By Jeanne Kuang | Calmatters | June 19, 2024 The e-commerce giant failed to notify employees of any required productivity quotas, leading workers to be disciplined without knowing why.
Business & Finance $43 million Google data privacy class action settlement to go to nonprofit organizations By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | May 7, 2024 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 By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | April 30, 2024 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 By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News Foundation | April 19, 2024 The proposed airport name change in Oakland is not yet official.
business Oakland airport name change may encounter turbulence after commission’s tentative OK By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | April 15, 2024 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 By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | March 29, 2024 Blue Shield, Clorox, Kaiser, and PG&E will work with local police and the city to improve security.