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Appointment of former adviser to vice-president and labour leader to maintain Democrat’s control of upper house
Amid reports of San Francisco’s demise, the cable cars keep running and the tech industry keeps the money flowing
Civil action seeks damages to help mitigate costs of global warming caused by fossil fuels
Smart, no-nonsense clothes made in the Mission District
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Bill would require lenders to report carbon pollution associated with customers
After 124 days, the studios and unions remain at an impasse
Perception of increased risk may be greater than the reality
San Francisco finally permits a 24/7 service despite local resistance. Can autonomous carmakers now win over the world?
From a house inspired by a wave with panoramic ocean views to a Spanish-style home with a guitar design pool
‘Millionaires on strike’ is how some describe the standstill that has gripped Los Angeles. But the calls for action aren’t for the stars, they’re for jobbing writers and actors struggling to stay afloat
Without national standards, expansion of driverless cars will remain in the slow lane
Regulators give green light despite concerns from officials about vehicles’ safety
Picket lines have sprung up across the US city with no resolution in sight
But with two Netflix shows and a retrospective photobook on the way, the actor, bodybuilder and politician is forcing himself to be reflective
Writers and actors join picket line to protest against reduced pay in streaming era and AI threat
Chic West Coast retreats, from San Diego to the Sonoma coast
Disney’s Iger says action comes at ‘worst time in the world’ for industry
US state rules on premiums deprive households of vital local information, academics argue
San Francisco is being used as a living laboratory for robotaxis, with mixed results
Somewhere to swim in the garden is enticing — the trick is to make it blend with its surroundings
From Tel Aviv to Texas, via Sydney and San Francisco, you share your top spots for an open-air dip in the city
Open letter designed to apply pressure on US government to open up $886bn defence budget to start-ups
Campaign ads spotlight the city’s problems while candidates woo its donor base
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