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SF startup founder apologizes after controversial hiring stunt goes viral
In a dismal job market, a San Francisco tech startup offered applicants ink for an “instant interview.”
‘Ponzi-like’: Private equity founder admits swindling millions from investors
The founder and managing partner of several private equity funds has admitted to defrauding investors out of more than $50 million.
Bay Area heat wave to bring 100-degree temperatures miles from socked-in coasts
There could be a 40-degree temperature swing from the coasts to areas further inland as high pressure builds.
San Francisco company Planet finds itself on the front lines of Trump admin’s war on Iran
The satellite imagery company Planet built its reputation on transparency, but the Pentagon’s Middle East priorities pose a challenge to that.
‘Massive migratory flight of millions’: Rare butterfly swarm visits Tahoe, Lassen
A tide of orange-and-brown insects has emerged in the Sierra Nevada and near Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Why California is rebuilding Santa Clara County’s largest dam
Anderson Dam, the largest dam in Santa Clara County, will be rebuilt by 2033, officials said.
Controversial SF robot startup faces class action lawsuit for allegedly not paying workers
Former contract workers are suing Botco in a class action lawsuit, alleging that hundreds of employees are potentially affected.
33-year-old Calif. rock climber dies in tragic accident at Big Bear
Andrew Ferrarone, a 33-year-old software designer and engineer in San Diego, died earlier this month after falling at a rock climbing area near Big Bear.
Family ID’s son who died at Bay Area party for Twitch streamer
A young man who died at a Bay Area-based Twitch streamer’s birthday party on Saturday night has been identified by family as Desiderio Romero V on GoFundMe.
Woman rescued after falling into deadly Kern River
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office and other departments assisted in the rescue of a woman who fell into the Kern River.