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SF Tech Firms Want Retail, Real Estate To Bear Tax Burden

advertisement Technology firms are the economic engine of the Bay Area. But so are real estate and restaurants, which would be asked to pay more taxes under a plan pushed by technology companies and investors. San Francisco’s tax plan is … Continue reading →

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Tech firms clamor for space in bubbly SF market

By Therese Poletti, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — The commercial real estate market is on fire in San Francisco, driven by both large and small tech companies looking for more office space to keep up with their growth. Earlier this … Continue reading →

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America’s Cup downsized pier pact gives S.F. a better deal

In just a few months, the America’s Cup will grace San Francisco Bay with its world-class sailing regatta. And as spectators line the waterfront to witness the boats race by, the piers around them won’t all be spiffed up with … Continue reading →

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San Francisco revitalization money is in the hands of judges

Future funding for revitalizing blighted areas in San Francisco hinges on the results of a California Supreme Court ruling expected in the coming weeks. Gov. Jerry Brown pointed to city redevelopment agencies as cash-wasting bureaucracies when he took office in … Continue reading →

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Tech Firms Log On to San Francisco’s Mayoral Race

BY VAUHINI VARA SAN FRANCISCO—In Tuesday’s mayoral election here, 16 candidates will battle in one of the most competitive contests in years. And to influence the race’s outcome, Silicon Valley technology players are getting involved in the election to an … Continue reading →

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