San Francisco
News and Articles About San Francisco
Careers ![Carol Roth]()
I Wanted to Visit San Francisco on Someone Else's Dime. I Ended Up With the Perfect Job.
Here's what I learned from interviewing for a job I didn't really want -- but I got the gig, and it launched my career.
Startup Cities ![Lydia Belanger]()
New Report Labels Boston a Better Hub for Startups Than San Francisco
Quality of life and community connections matter more than the quantity of new companies in a given city, according to the study.
Funding
Google Glass-Based Startup Raises $17 Million in Funding
Augmendix, based in San Francisco, has raised $40 million so far.
Ride Sharing
San Francisco Demands Uber and Lyft Drivers Get Business Licenses
Not only are these licenses not free, but you'll be charged for years you previously drove without one.
Smoking
Smokers Get Burned When it Comes to Payday
A new study suggests that smoking not only harms to physical health, but finances too.
Uber
Uber Agrees to Cough Up $10 Million to Settle California Suit on Misleading Customers
'It sends a clear message to all businesses, and to startups in particular, that in the quest to quickly obtain market share laws designed to protect consumers cannot be ignored,' San Francisco DA says.
San Francisco
San Francisco Becomes First U.S. City to Mandate Paid Parental Leave
The unanimously approved law allows parents to receive their full salary for six weeks, beginning in 2017.
Make More Happen ![Catherine Clifford]()
San Francisco Rent Is So Insane, This Guy Lives in a Box for $508 a Month
This illustrator tapped his creativity to create 'a solution that works for me.'
Silicon Valley ![John Boitnott]()
3 Reasons Tech Workers Are Fleeing Silicon Valley
Tech professionals, especially when ready to start a family, find many pleasant cities around the nation offer tempting alternatives to the astronomically expensive San Francisco Bay area.
Marketing Bootcamp ![Rebekah Iliff]()
These Comedians Weren't Kidding About Creating a World-Class Festival
SF Sketchfest founders talk teamwork, building an internationally-known event and ultimately finding satisfaction in your work.
Cities ![Grant Davis]()
These Cities Are the Most Business-Friendly
Meet the top 5 U.S. cities slicing regulatory burdens.
Facebook ![Kim Lachance Shandrow]()
How Many Bodyguards Does It Take to Protect Mark Zuckerberg's 5-Bedroom Mansion?
Hint: More than a baker's dozen.
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.