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Jill On Money: Life insurance is unsexy, but essential

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Jill Schlesinger @ Silicon Valley · 09/18/2023 11:00 EDT

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, an opportunity to discuss the very un-sexy, but essential topic. The core concept is easy: You agree to pay a certain amount of money to a company, in exchange for the company’s obligation to pay out a lump sum of money to your designated beneficiaries in the event of your death. But many get tripped up by the details, which is why it’s time... Read more ›

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Mixed bag for climate bills as California lawmakers wrap 2023 season

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Brooke Staggs @ Silicon Valley · 09/18/2023 10:26 EDT

Many laws championed by environment advocates are now waiting on Newsom's signature. Others have died or been kicked to next year. Read more ›

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Travel Troubleshooter: Avis promised a refund of $1,016, but where is it?

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Christopher Elliott The Travel Troubleshooter @ Silicon Valley · 09/18/2023 09:30 EDT

What happened to Michael Kivel's refund from Avis? The company promised him his money after he had to cancel his car rental reservation. Is the money lost? Read more ›

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Santa Clara County’s Commission on the Status of Women still fighting for equality 50 years later

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Grace Hase @ Silicon Valley · 09/18/2023 09:15 EDT

The county's Commission on the Status of Women was formed in 1973. Read more ›

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Mountain View: Construction underway on 49-unit homeless housing project

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Ethan Varian @ Silicon Valley · 09/18/2023 09:10 EDT

Future residents included unhoused youth aging out of the foster care system. Read more ›

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Single-family residence sells for $1.5 million in Danville

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Bay Area Home Report @ Silicon Valley · 09/18/2023 08:00 EDT

A house located in the 200 block of Marigold Street in Danville has new owners. The 1,738-square-foot property, built in 1998, was sold on Aug. 18, 2023. The $1,500,000 purchase price works out to $863 per square foot. Read more ›

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Sale closed in Pleasanton: $1.6 million for a three-bedroom home

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Bay Area Home Report @ Silicon Valley · 09/18/2023 06:30 EDT

A house located in the 700 block of Angela Street in Pleasanton has new owners. The 1,452-square-foot property, built in 1961, was sold on July 20, 2023, for $1,588,000, or $1,094 per square foot. Read more ›

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Single family residence sells in San Jose for $2 million

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Bay Area Home Report @ Silicon Valley · 09/18/2023 03:30 EDT

The property located in the 5200 block of Rucker Drive in San Jose was sold on Aug. 16, 2023 for $1,960,000, or $1,313 per square foot. The house, built in 1969, has an interior space of 1,493 square feet. Read more ›

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Contract negotiations: UAW strike puts the four-day workweek back in focus

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Cnn Com Wire Service @ Silicon Valley · 09/17/2023 19:15 EDT

(CNN) — When the United Auto Workers called a strike last week against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, one of their demands focused on an idea circulating on the periphery of labor reform circles. Read more ›

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‘Nun 2’ narrowly edges ‘A Haunting in Venice’ over quiet weekend in movie theaters

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Associated Press @ Silicon Valley · 09/17/2023 17:00 EDT

“The Nun 2” and “A Haunting in Venice” virtually tied for the No. 1 spot in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, with a slight edge carrying the horror sequel over the Hercule Poirot mystery. That is according to studio estimates Sunday. In its second weekend of release, Warner Bros.′ “The Nun 2” grossed $14.7 million. If numbers hold, that will give “The Nun 2” the top spot at... Read more ›

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The 2023 Jeep Compass High Altitude 4×4 SUV

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Tony Leopardo @ Silicon Valley · 09/17/2023 16:45 EDT

What is a Compass? A Compass is a compact SUV built in the Stellantis assembly plant in Toluca, Mexico, and sold in the U.S. and Canada by Jeep. Compass is a capable SUV, and it's loaded with tech and driver assistance features, even in the base model. Read more ›

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Drew Barrymore and ‘The Talk’ postpone their daytime talk shows until after the Hollywood strikes

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The Associated Press @ Silicon Valley · 09/17/2023 14:53 EDT

Drew Barrymore, who drew criticism for taping new episodes of her daytime talk show despite the ongoing writers and actors strikes, now says she'll wait until the labor issues are resolved. Hours later CBS' "The Talk" did the same. Read more ›

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Proposed project on Alberto Way is first in Los Gatos to use state streamlining law

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Hannah Kanik @ Silicon Valley · 09/17/2023 10:08 EDT

Developers invoking SB330 to expedite permitting process. Read more ›

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New San Jose winery set to open for tastings

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Laura Ness @ Silicon Valley · 09/17/2023 09:38 EDT

Bella Montagna boasts killer views, tasty pours. Read more ›

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Bay Area rents see biggest drop in 27 months

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Kate Talerico, Ethan Varian @ Silicon Valley · 09/17/2023 09:00 EDT

"The power dynamics shifted." Read more ›

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49ers QB Brock Purdy is new face of regional Toyota commercials

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Alex Simon @ Silicon Valley · 09/17/2023 08:45 EDT

"We’re hoping Brock is going to be the 49ers’ quarterback for the next 10-plus years, and hopefully we’re along with him.” Read more ›

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As poverty rises nationally, California sees a small dip

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Jon Lansner @ Silicon Valley 2 place · 09/16/2023 11:08 EDT

California had 5.14 million residents in poverty – down 18,000 in a year, according to the Census Bureau. Read more ›

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After decongestants found ineffective, lawsuit seeks money for anyone who bought useless products

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Ethan Baron @ Silicon Valley 3 place · 09/16/2023 09:05 EDT

At issue are the compound phenylephrine and at least 250 products containing it, from Sudafed Sinus Congestion to Tylenol Cold & Flue Severe to Nyquil Severe Cold & Flu, plus generic brands developed by companies such as CVS, Walmart and Target. Read more ›

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After decongestants found ineffective, California lawsuit seeks money for anyone who bought useless products

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Ethan Baron @ Silicon Valley · 09/16/2023 09:05 EDT

At issue are the compound phenylephrine and at least 250 products containing it, from Sudafed Sinus Congestion to Tylenol Cold & Flue Severe to Nyquil Severe Cold & Flu, plus generic brands developed by companies such as CVS, Walmart and Target. Read more ›

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Editorial: User trust in Google takes another hit

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Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards @ Silicon Valley · 09/16/2023 08:30 EDT

Tech titan reaches settlement agreement after state said it collected location data without user consent. Read more ›

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