Airbnb Pledges Host Crackdown In San Francisco

April 2, 2016

(AP) — Airbnb says it is stepping up efforts against hosts who violate San Francisco's laws on short-term rentals.

State Government

Independent Contractors Could Unionize Under California Bill

March 9, 2016

(AP) — A state lawmaker wants to make California the first state to allow Uber drivers and other independent contractors to unionize.

Food and Sustainability

Start-Up Brings The Sharing Economy To Food

November 30, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

A new Bay Area startup is like AirBnb, but for food. You can order homemade dishes online and then pick them up from a neighborhood cook. The company has its eyes on Sacramento as a possible future location.

State Government

Uber Ruling Brings Labor Laws Into Question

June 22, 2015 | Katie Orr

The online sharing economy is supposed to make things simple for consumers. But it’s creating some complicated questions about labor laws.

State Government

State May Impose Limits On Airbnb

April 21, 2015 | Katie Orr

California lawmakers are considering imposing limits on short-term online rental services like Airbnb. A Senate committee took up the issue today.