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Postmates Will Test Delivery Robots on San Francisco Sidewalks

The company says it's the first permit ever granted for sidewalk robotics operations in the city.

				
Google Pledges $1 Billion to Address Bay Area Housing CrisisOver the next decade, Google plans to convert $750 million of its land from commercial to residential, paving the way for 15,000 new homes.

				Jake Leary
			
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6 Tips for Starting a Business That's an Instant Hit With LocalsLooking to start a business that resonates with locals? Take a cue from Proper Hospitality co-founder Brian De Lowe, who makes sure each of his new hotels authentically reflects its community.

				Patrick Carone
			
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Judge Rejects Airbnb's Bid to Halt San Francisco OrdinanceThe San Francisco ordinance, enacted in August, makes it illegal for Airbnb to collect fees for providing booking services for rentals that had not been properly registered with the city.

				Reuters 
			
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6 Regions Where Tech Jobs Boom the Housing Is Scary ExpensiveTech companies bidding for coveted talent are indirectly driving housing costs higher than most people can easily afford.

				John Boitnott
			
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While many other U.S. cities are home to startups, San Francisco is commonly regarded as the flagship city for technology startups, thanks to its proximity to Silicon Valley. It is also one of wealthiest and most educated cities in the United States.