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Two Asian-American groups have challenged the state's shark fin ban in a federal lawsuit in San Francisco, claiming it discriminates against Chinese Americans because it blocks cultural uses of shark fin soup.
A grand jury report found a "significant number" of San Francisco restaurant owners benefiting financially from the city's universal health care program.
A measure that could eventually determine the fate of Hetch Hetchy Valley has qualified for the November ballot in San Francisco.
California law requires merchants to give cash bank for small amounts left on gift cards. But it appears some retailers are not getting the word.
The Silicon Valley venture capital firm of Kleiner, Perkins, Caulfied & Byers has been generating buzz for decades, spotting early investment opportunities and making billions with companies like Google and Amazon. This summer, the attention is no different, but the reason for it is.
Safeway's profit in the second quarter fell 16 percent, as the grocery store operator spent more on advertising and launched a new loyalty program.
Google's second-quarter earnings rose 11 percent despite a deepening decline in the prices paid for its Internet search advertising.
San Francisco Bay Area home prices have risen to the highest levels in four years, according to a research firm.
As Pacific Gas & Electric Co. faces a criminal investigation and lawsuits over the 2010 pipeline explosion in San Bruno, the utility's new leadership is rolling out a campaign to regain public trust.
The pill Qsymia from Mountain View-based Vivus Inc. was cleared for adults who are obese or overweight and have at least one weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol.
"Another piece of good news today," tweeted the expectant mom, announcing to her online followers that she and her husband were awaiting a baby boy.
Intel, the world's largest chipmaker, says the weak global economy is slowing its growth, and revenue for the current quarter is likely to come in below Wall Street expectations.
Yahoo turned in another lackluster performance in the second quarter.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection, a milestone in the 30-year battle against the virus that causes AIDS.
Yahoo is turning to its longtime nemesis to fix everything that has gone wrong while Google Inc. has been cementing its position as the Internet's most powerful company.
