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Meta announces new WhatsApp tool that uses AI to scan for scams

Aug 20

SF landlord skirts rent control, doubles family's rent

Aug 20

'Scary!': Contaminated gas tested after car 'hops' on Bay Area freeway

After a scary freeway breakdown, an East Bay woman's mechanic noted that 'contaminated fuel' may have been the cause. "(My car) hopped like a bunny... I mean it wasn't funny at the time... I was terrified."

Aug 29

Americans lost $95M via social media ads; here's what to look out for

Aug 14

Back to school tech pricier due to chip shortage; here's how to save

Aug 13

SF renter out $18.6K after Craigslist scammer copied real listing

Aug 6

Airbnb refuses refunds for reservations gone wrong

Aug 6

Apple will let you lease your next iPhone, Mac instead of buying it

Jul 29

3rd party site tacks on fees for DMV services; DMV gets a cut

Jul 29

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Alleged 'swamp water' gas tested for contaminants after car malfunctions on Bay Area freeway

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Alleged 'swamp water' gas tested for contaminants after car malfunctions on Bay Area freeway

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Meta announces new device-based WhatsApp tool that uses AI to scan for scams

Aug 20

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SF landlord skirts rent control, doubles family's rent

Aug 20

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Americans lost $95M via social media ads; here's what to look out for when shopping online

Aug 14

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Back to school tech is pricier thanks to chip shortage; here's how you can save

Aug 10

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SF man scammed out of $18,600 after fake Craigslist rental listing mimics real property owner

Aug 6

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Airbnb refuses refunds for reservations gone wrong

Aug 6

Latest Stories

Raccoon gives birth inside San Francisco apartment wall, breaks into bedroom

The raccoon gave birth inside the wall of a San Francisco apartment, then broke through to one tenant's bedroom, "The worst thing that could happen is the animal breaks through the ceiling and, like, drops on my head while I'm sleeping," one tenant said.

Jul 23

Where does my food come from? Here's where to look to find 'country of origin'

"Country of Origin Labeling" -- or COOL -- is a federal requirement for many fresh fruits and vegetables, some meats, seafood, and certain nuts.

Jul 23

Trump Accounts for kids launch: Here's who qualifies for free money, how to sign up

While all qualifying kids can have an account, only those born in a certain period of time qualify for the federal government's free seed investment of $1,000.

Jul 20

2 grill-related recalls from Cuisinart to look out for before your next cookout

The Bay Area's beautiful summer days are perfect for meals made on the grill. But two recalls are warning consumers to look out for hidden dangers.

Jul 17

Family denied refund for Tahoe Airbnb blocked by blizzard: 'I told them the roads were closed'

"When I told them that the roads were closed and we couldn't get up there, they said, 'Would you like early check-in?' I was like, 'Uh-oh. That's not a good sign.'" A Bay Area family booked a Tahoe getaway but never made it there due to a blizzard making their Airbnb inaccessible. Yet, they still got stuck with the bill.

Jul 16