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Uber Drivers Granted Class Action Status in California Lawsuit
The lawsuit seeks to designate drivers as employees, not independent contractors.
California Prosecutors Say Convicted Criminals Passed Uber's Background Checks
The ridesharing service is accused of having brought on drivers who have previously been convicted of murder and sex crimes.
Google Is Launching a Tool That Will Tell You if Solar Panels Are Right for You
The database will tell you what you're likely to save in energy costs and will also put you in touch with a local installer.
There's Something Strangely Soothing About This Silly Key Ring on Kickstarter
Irked by the sound of keys clinking together? So is California entrepreneur Vince Ho.
How This Produce Pioneer Popularized the Kiwi and Forever Changed the American Palate
Dr. Frieda Rapoport Caplan fears no fruit. The 91-year-old entrepreneur smashed the gender barrier in the old boys club of produce and brought some 200 unusual edibles out of obscurity and onto our plates.
Franchise Industry Resolves California Conflict, Paving the Way for Law Protecting Franchisee Rights
The IFA agreed to drop its opposition to a bill backed by franchisee and labor organizations.
Uber Driver Is Employee, Not Contractor, California Labor Commission Says
The ruling is the latest in a host of legal and regulatory challenges facing the smartphone-based ride-hailing service.
How a Creative Agency Became a Catalyst for Social Change
The frogImpact program creates design-centric solutions for issues in health care, disaster relief and more.
6 Things to Know About Elon Musk's Big Announcement Tonight
Lights, camera...batteries? Here's what the Tesla founder wants you to get all charged up about.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Busts Some Rusty Moves to Pharrell's 'Happy'
Sometimes you just have to let it all out.
Virgin Galactic Lands in Long Beach, Unveils Plan to Launch Small Satellites Into Space
Richard Branson's commercial spaceflight venture moved into the Southern California city to build a craft that will rocket satellites, not people, into space. We caught up with Virgin Galactic's CEO for the latest details.
This Startup's Mission: A 3-D Printer in Every Home
Could easily, affordably printing objects on demand at home go mainstream? New Matter founder Steve Schell is betting on it.
How a 3-D Printer Just Gave This Little Girl an Awesome, New Prosthetic Hand
Faith Lennox's breakthrough prosthetic 'robohand,' molded in her favorite colors, was printed and assembled in less than 24 hours, but 3-D printing gave her much more than a hand.
Elon Musk's Hyperloop Moves Closer to Becoming Reality
This time, a company wants to build it over a five-mile stretch in California.
Foie Gras Is Now Legal Again in California
A federal judge overturned the ban on the controversial delicacy, creating beef with animal-rights activists.