Category: San Francisco (Calif)

Self-Driving Car Services Want to Expand in San Francisco Despite Recent Hiccups

The New York Times – Business:
Waymo and Cruise hope to widen their projects to include more of the city. But local officials are increasingly concerned about breakdowns causing congestion.
Elon Musk Says Saudi Fund Wanted to Take Tesla Private

The New York Times – Business:
Mr. Musk is testifying in a lawsuit filed by investors who claim that his statements about a plan to take Tesla private in 2018 caused them to lose billions of dollars.
Want a Giant Neon Twitter Bird? It’s One of Many Items Up for Auction.

The New York Times – Business:
The company’s artwork, high-end furniture and espresso machines are for sale in an online auction that evoked a more flush era when its tastes reflected its status as a hot tech-world employer.
Walgreens Executive Says Shoplifting Threat Was Overstated

The New York Times – Business:
In a call with investors on Thursday, the chief financial officer of Walgreens, James Kehoe, said “maybe we cried too much last year” over theft.
Elayne Jones, Pioneering Percussionist, Is Dead at 94

The New York Times – Music:
She challenged racial barriers when she joined the San Francisco Symphony in 1972. But she became embroiled in a legal battle when she was denied tenure two years later.
GM Unit’s Self-Driving Taxis Are Subject of US Safety Investigation

The New York Times – Business:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into unexpected braking by cars operated by Cruise, a part of General Motors.
Help! I Was Banned From Lyft and No One Will Tell Me Why.

The New York Times – Travel:
An app user was barred after just two uneventful trips, and the company wouldn’t explain or reinstate him. Our columnist gets him riding again, but transparency remains elusive.
Elon Musk, Under Financial Pressure, Pushes to Make Money From Twitter

The New York Times – Business:
The billionaire and his advisers have discussed adding paid direct messages, fees to watch videos and other features to the service.
Security Cameras Make Us Feel Safe, but Are They Worth the Invasion?

The New York Times – Business:
Internet cameras like Amazon’s Ring come at a high cost to our privacy.
John McVay, Key Figure in the Making of a 49ers’ Dynasty, Dies at 91

The New York Times – Sports:
He rebounded from the humiliation of “the fumble” as coach of the ’78 New York Giants to help San Francisco win five Super Bowls over 14 seasons as a top team executive.
Republicans Continue to Spread Baseless Claims About Pelosi Attack

The New York Times – Business:
Some of the conspiracy theories have already seeped into the Republican mainstream.