Costco raises its minimum wage in US to $16 an hour
Costco will raise its starting rate for hourly store workers in the United States to $16 an hour, putting its starting wage above rivals such as Amazon, Target and Best
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Bill could hamper fight against cyberbullying:Larry Magid
A bill being debated by the Iowa legislature could have the unintended consequence of preventing social media companies from protecting children as well as adults from cyberbullying, harassment, sexual solicitation,
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Lake Tahoe ski resort sued for negligence after fatal avalanche
The widow and a friend of a man killed in an avalanche at a Lake Tahoe ski resort last year have filed separate lawsuits accusing the resort of negligently rushing
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Effort Aims to Get Vaccine Information to Underserved Communities in the South Bay
As Santa Clara County expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is looking for help in getting the word out in underserved communities. “We need volunteers,” Liccardo said. “We
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Canada next to challenge Facebook over paying for news
Canada vowed on Thursday to make Facebook Inc pay for news content, seeking allies in the media battle with tech giants and pledging not to back down if the social
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California launches COVID-19 compliance portal for businesses
Grappling with the economic fallout surrounding COVID-19 has been challenging enough for businesses, but how can they ensure they’re in compliance with the latest state and local coronavirus-related guidelines? Enter saferatwork.covid19.ca.gov.
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Longtime East Bay ice cream shop grateful for COVID-19 relief money
The relief check for $10,000 was spent almost as soon as it was deposited, covering some of the bills that local ice cream shop San Francisco Creamery has racked up
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California’s medical marijuana retail workers move to head of vaccine line, ahead of teachers
It was with a sense of accomplishment that young cannabis entrepreneur Jerred Kiloh scheduled his first COVID-19 vaccine appointment for Feb. 11 in San Francisco. Kiloh, owner of the Higher
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Long live Zoom? New Assembly bill would require public meetings to have remote options
Among the few silver linings of a devastating coronavirus pandemic has been the emergence of a new way for local governments and school districts to conduct their meetings, one that
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Disneyland to remain closed more than a year, Disney official says
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are expected to remain closed for more than a year and not reopen before late March or early April while California theme parks remain shuttered
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