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Friday, September 4, 2015

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Netflix, trying to be hero, can't win here

Netflix, trying to be hero, can't win here

Netflix shouldn't have to extend benefits to its hourly workers that its salaried workers enjoy. But it should do better getting word out about how it does treat its warehouse staff.

Sheriff says 3 guards were 'violent and cowardly'

The three guards at the county Main Jail were only supposed to be conducting a routine search of Michael Tyree's cell. Instead, the officers did something "violent and cowardly," Sheriff Smith said, that left the mentally ill man naked on the floor, covered in lacerations and bruises and bleeding to death internally.

Magid: Samsung unveils new smart watch

Samsung is back for its sixth smart watch since 2013 -- the Gear S2.

Tesla stock gyrates after Model X and Model 3 news

Today: Tesla stock jumped on Thursday after the Model X and Model 3 news, but fell back down before the market closing bell.

Facebook joins other tech firms in creating free online education tools

Impressed by the learning environment at Summit Public Schools, Facebook said Thursday that the social network teamed up with the charter school network to revamp an online education tool. Eventually, the social network plans to make the software available for free to all schools in the United States.

Ellington shines in 49ers exhibition finale

San Francisco beats the San Diego Chargers 14-12 in final tuneup for NFL season opener

Raiders starters watch in preseason finale, a loss to Seahawks

DJ Hayden is the only starter who plays in 31-21 loss; McGloin shines in battle for No. 2 QB job

Stanford football: Hard work pays off for Stanford's Jones

Special teams specialist earns scholarship

Herhold: The political background of the case against the three Santa Clara County jailers

If you're trying to fathom the political background behind Sheriff Laurie Smith's decision to arrest three correctional officers in the death of jail inmate Michael James Tyree, you should pay attention to two developments.

Eatsa in San Francisco -- automat restaurant for the anti-social

New high-tech vegetarian restaurant eliminates human servers in favor of food delivered to glass cubicles in a wall.

Buddie -- a mascot for marijuna users?

Pro-pot campaign to legalize marijuana in Ohio taps a mascot that looks like a genetically altered Brussels sprout.

Tesla engineer investigated by FBI, faces felony charges

A former Tesla engineer is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office in U.S. District Court on charges related to illegal computer intrusion.

San Jose: Protest set at jail over inmate's death, alleged abuse by guards

As the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office weighs whether to file charges against three correctional officers arrested on suspicion of killing an inmate, community activists are planning to march outside the Santa Clara County Main Jail on Friday to demand those behind bars are safe from abuse at the hands of guards.

Missing Bay Area hiker found dead in Yosemite Nataional Park

National Park Service rangers found the body of a missing Bay Area hiker earlier this week in Yosemite National Park, park officials said Thursday morning.

San Jose: Police seeking man who robbed Subway restaurant

SAN JOSE -- Police are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a man suspected of walking into a Subway restaurant in South San Jose on Aug.