Oracle CEO Mulled Expansion Into Smartphones
Larry Ellison acknowledged Oracle's interest in diversifying beyond its main business of database software while testifying Tuesday on the second day of a trial pitting two high-tech bellwethers.
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Larry Ellison acknowledged Oracle's interest in diversifying beyond its main business of database software while testifying Tuesday on the second day of a trial pitting two high-tech bellwethers.
Intel, the world's largest chipmaker, said its profit fell 13 percent in the latest quarter as operating expenses rose while sales were flat.
The long-struggling Internet company earned $286 million, or 23 cents per share, during the first three months of the year. That represented a 28 percent increase from net income of $223 million, or 17 cents per share, at the same time last year.
The cost of parking all day in one of San Francisco's less popular garages has dropped to as little as $1 or $2, part of a strategy city officials hope will ease congestion by discouraging motorists from circling for a meter.
After three years, the Oakland A's have become impatient for a decision from Major League Baseball on whether the team can move to San Jose.
While some Bay Area residents will be scrambling to file their income tax returns by Tuesday's deadline, others plan to use Tax Day as a time for political protests around the region.
Oracle intends to rely heavily on Google's own internal emails to prove Google's top executives knew they were stealing a popular piece of technology to build the Android software that now powers more than 300 million smartphones and tablet computers.
Bay Area residents whose homes are headed for foreclosure may get legislative relief. A new bill authored by State Senator Mark DeSaulnier would, according to supporters, greatly simplify the process for homeowners.
The proposals by Attorney General Kamala Harris would provide safeguards for homeowners while giving her office more leeway to investigate financial crimes.
The closure comes because the landlord apparently declined to renew the bowling alley's lease - for reasons that Serra Bowl staffers says remains a mystery.
Wells Fargo said its first-quarter profit jumped 13 percent on strong mortgage lending and a drop in delinquent loans.
The California Supreme Court has said employers are under no obligation to ensure that workers take legally mandated lunch and rest breaks.
The online search leader said it's issuing a new class of stock to shareholders, but the new shares won't have any voting power. All current stockholders will get shares in the new Class C stock.
The authority overseeing efforts to build a high-speed rail system in California has approved its revised business plan, sending the ambitious project to an uncertain fate in the Legislature.
