SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO — A man who was shot during a confrontation with officers last week in South San Francisco has been identified as 28-year-old Luis Francisco-Manzo, police said. Francisco-Manzo is recovering from his injuries at an area hospital, according to the South San Francisco Police Department. Police on Thursday also identified the two officers […]
After years of bold EV promises, Ford is retreating from the F-150 Lightning and rewriting its electric future. Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images This week, Ford announced it will end production of the F-150 Lightning, the electric version of its best-selling pickup truck, and take a $19.5 billion write-down tied to its current and planned EV programs. […]
LAS VEGAS — During a prestigious gathering of experts in the business of college sports last week at the Aria Resort and Casino, Utah’s thunderous news drew instant praise. At least publicly. NCAA president Charlie Baker called the Utes’ partnership with private equity firm Otro “really well thought out and really well designed.” Frank Azzopardi, […]
Ray Dalio’s $75 million pledge adds momentum to Trump’s child savings plan, even as some tech leaders remain skeptical. Photo by Amal Alhasan/Getty Images for Fortune Media The U.S. government’s “Trump accounts” have quickly attracted billionaire backers. Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio is the latest wealthy figure to support the initiative, pledging roughly $75 million to seed […]
The World Health Organization (WHO)’s Second Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, jointly organized with the Government of India, opens today, bringing together government ministers, scientists, Indigenous leaders, and practitioners from more than 100 countries. The Summit is expected to announce major scientific initiatives and new commitments aimed at advancing the implementation of the WHO Global […]
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s draw is estimated at $1.5 billion after nobody hit the big prize on Wednesday. Winning numbers in the Dec. 17 draw were 25, 33, 53, 62, 66 and the Powerball 17. In California, the closest anybody got was four numbers plus the Powerball, worth $18,887, the state lottery agency said. Across […]
As legacy retailers struggle, Studs’ Anna Harman breaks down what today’s piercing customer actually wants, and why. Photo by Tory Williams/Courtesy of Studs This Q&A is part of Observer’s Expert Insights series, where industry leaders, innovators and strategists distill years of experience into direct, practical takeaways and deliver clarity on the issues shaping their industries. As legacy […]
SAN JOSE – A man died Saturday of injuries he suffered more than six years ago when he was hit by a driver in San Jose, police said. The collision was reported in the area of Lucretia Avenue and Summerside Drive just before 8:40 p.m. on Sept. 18, 2019, according to San Jose police Officer […]
Automation is thinning the ranks of junior consultants while forcing firms to bet on senior expertise, outcomes and adaptability. Davide Bonaldo/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The rapid spread of A.I. is starting to reshape the consulting industry, and not without pain. The technology can now handle many of the tasks once assigned to junior, entry-level […]
A 1,882-square-foot house built in 1940 has changed hands. The property in the 1300 block of Iris Court in San Jose was sold on Nov. 6, 2025 for $1,695,000 which represents a price per square foot of $901. This single-story home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Inside, there is a fireplace. Additionally, the house […]
