San Francisco

Google Pledges $1 Billion to Address Bay Area Housing Crisis

Over the next decade, Google plans to convert $750 million of its land from commercial to residential, paving the way for 15,000 new homes.

Jake Leary

6 Tips for Starting a Business That's an Instant Hit With Locals

Looking to start a business that resonates with locals? Take a cue from Proper Hospitality co-founder Brian De Lowe, who makes sure each of his new hotels authentically reflects its community.

Patrick Carone

Patrick Carone

Judge Rejects Airbnb's Bid to Halt San Francisco Ordinance

The San Francisco ordinance, enacted in August, makes it illegal for Airbnb to collect fees for providing booking services for rentals that had not been properly registered with the city.

Reuters

6 Regions Where Tech Jobs Boom the Housing Is Scary Expensive

Tech companies bidding for coveted talent are indirectly driving housing costs higher than most people can easily afford.

John Boitnott

John Boitnott

Apple Unveils New Store Design

The goal of the new look is to give shoppers the experience of setting foot in the headquarters of the company.

Reuters

I Wanted to Visit San Francisco on Someone Else's Dime. I Ended Up With the Perfect Job.

Here's what I learned from interviewing for a job I didn't really want -- but I got the gig, and it launched my career.

Carol Roth

Carol Roth

New Report Labels Boston a Better Hub for Startups Than San Francisco

Quality of life and community connections matter more than the quantity of new companies in a given city, according to the study.

Lydia Belanger

Lydia Belanger

Google Glass-Based Startup Raises $17 Million in Funding

Augmendix, based in San Francisco, has raised $40 million so far.

Reuters

San Francisco Demands Uber and Lyft Drivers Get Business Licenses

Not only are these licenses not free, but you'll be charged for years you previously drove without one.

David Murphy

Smokers Get Burned When it Comes to Payday

A new study suggests that smoking not only harms to physical health, but finances too.

Reuters