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32+ min ago (270+ words) US News: Shahriar Tajbakhsh, the CTO and co-founder of Metaview AI, which sells software to help automate job interviews, joked about the $100,000 H-1B yearly . Shahriar Tajbakhsh, the CTO and co-founder of Metaview AI, which sells software to help automate job interviews, joked about the $100,000 H-1B yearly visa fee and said 'make it per day' The company recently created a social media stir as they did their hiring in India, the hub of H-1B, fearing neither the fee nor the prevalent sentiment in the US against H-1B When the fee was announced in September, he called it a 'rounding error' compared to the value the H-1B staff members add to the team "Make it per day," he posted as the MetaView hiring posters in India went viral "I'll set up a recurring payment," he added, making it clear that the fee does not matter to his…...

2+ hour, 33+ min ago (323+ words) The wait is over for millions of soccer fans around the world. The 2026 FIFA World Cup groups were decided Friday. Ginger Conejero Saab reports. Bay Area soccer fans, get excited. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in the books, FIFA has unveiled an updated match schedule for next summer's highly-anticipated tournament. Here's a look at who'll be taking the pitch at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, one of the many host venues across North America. June 13, 12:00 p.m. Qatar vs. Switzerland - Group B June 16, 9:00 p.m. Austria vs. Jordan - Group J June 19, 9:00 p.m. Playoff winner of (Turkey, Romania, Slovakia or Kosovo) vs. Paraguay - Group D June 22, 8:00 p.m. Jordan vs. Algeria - Group J June 25, 7:00 p.m. Paraguay vs. Australia - Group D July 1, 5:00 p.m. Round of 32 match: Group D winner and 3rd place team from group B, E, F, I or J. There will be 104 games in this expanded World Cup running from…...

8+ hour, 1+ min ago (149+ words) There's a new vision for the site of the Safeway on Marina Boulevard in San Francisco. Developer Align Real Estate revealed Thursday plans to transform the waterfront store, which is located next to fort mason, into a mixed-use location. If approved, the building would have nearly 800 homes and a Safeway at the ground level. The company also released these renderings of its plan. It would also feature a 25-story double-tower structure design, which could possibly impact on some nearby residents" view of the water. Mayor Daniel Lurie through a spokesperson tells The Chronicle that he opposes the project, citing concerns over the building's proposed height following the passage of his "family zoning" plan this week. NBC Bay Area reached out to Align for more clarification but hasn"t heard back. The announcement comes following announcements last month surrounding similar plans…...

13+ hour, 6+ min ago (418+ words) San Francisco is aglow now and for the next week and a half, as the city projects its annual lights display onto buildings around downtown. Alyssa Goard reports. Once again, San Francisco has an extra glow for the holiday season as downtown hosts an annual light display over the course of 10 days. Friday, the city kicked off the fifth year of its 'Let's Glow SF' holiday light display, where projections are displayed onto buildings around downtown at nighttime. Let's Glow, which is led by the Downtown SF Partnership, began in 2021 as a way to spread holiday cheer during the pandemic. Since then, the event has grown in popularity and scale. This year, Let's Glow will be on display at eight locations around downtown San Francisco, including the Ferry Building. The installation will run from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will continue through December…...

13+ hour, 30+ min ago (249+ words) Juvenile justice was one of the hot topics discussed Friday as six candidates for California governor gathered in the South Bay. Damian Trujillo reports. During the meeting of the California State Association of Counties, most gubernatorial candidates agreed that the current way of approaching juvenile crime might need a revisit. The discussion came on the heels of a shooting at Valley Fair mall in the South Bay. Investigators claim the suspected gunman, a 17-year-old who was already on probation for a gun crime, opened fire on a perceived gang rival in the crowded mall on Black Friday. The crime and the teen suspect have since fueled an ongoing debate over California laws regarding teen offenders. Here's some of what three of the gubernational candidates had to say on the matter. Steve Hilton: "On crime, we gotta challenge the ideology that…...

13+ hour, 35+ min ago (378+ words) A California senator says he's got a new plan to address California's affordable housing crisis. Christie Smith reports. Friday, Senator Adam Schiff arrived in the Bay Area to unveil legislation meant to boost new housing construction and tackle some of the many challenges for those trying to make it in Senator Adam Schiff came to San Francisco, one of America's most expensive cities, to roll out his new affordable housing legislation. "This is legislation that would make a massive new investment in building affordable homes for middle income and lower income families to make it possible for young people to own a home or be able to pay their rent," Schiff said. Schiff says the price of renting or owning a home is creating an unfair burden for too many families, since many are now spending more than 30% of their…...

13+ hour, 36+ min ago (644+ words) Netflix's deal to acquire Warner Bros., one of Hollywood's oldest movie studios, poses seismic shifts to the entertainment industry and the future of moviegoing. Robert Handa reports. As one of the remaining "big five" studios, the 102-year-old Warner Bros. is an essential part of movie theater business. The studio currently boasts three of the top five earning films domestically, including "A Minecraft Movie," in first place, "Superman" and "Sinners," as well as the Oscar frontrunner, "One Battle After Another." There are more questions than answers about how ownership from a streaming giant would change things for Warner Bros. It's not even clear if it will pass antitrust scrutiny, or, if it does, what the details will look like. Here are some things to know, and lingering questions, in the wake of the news. With the rise of streaming, and especially…...

13+ hour, 39+ min ago (282+ words) Hundreds of people gathered Friday night in the East Bay to celebrate the life of legendary Oakland football coach John Beam. Pete Suratos reports. The East Bay icon was shot at Laney College last month, eventually dying from the gunshot injuries the following day. Organizers at the event say the large turnout represented beam's impact both on and off the football field. "Everybody is still in shock. We felt like we needed a time to all come together collectively get together and love on one another, and embrace on each other during this hard time," said Felicia Carr, a Skyline High alumni. Beam coached at the high school for decades, winning 15 league titles. But the stories being shared during the event went beyond the gridiron with former players sharing lessons learned both on and off the field, that they carry…...

13+ hour, 57+ min ago (84+ words) The town this weekend is kicking off the holidays Oakland-style with food, music, shopping and even tap-dancing Christmas trees. The town this weekend is kicking off the holidays Oakland-style with food, music, shopping and even tap-dancing Christmas trees. Velena Jones reports. This weekend's Joy to the Town celebration spans three days and dozens of local businesses across the city. Velena Jones explains how the holiday cheer is also helping support Oakland's small businesses. Watch her report in the video above....

14+ hour, 5+ min ago (243+ words) Five adults, a child and a cat were displaced after a car crashed into an apartment building in Fremont Wednesday, according to the fire department. Five adults, a child and a cat were displaced after a car crashed into an apartment building in Fremont Wednesday, according to the fire department. The fire department said they responded to a call about a car that crashed into an apartment building in the Brookvale area at around 5:30 p.m. Officials said crews found that a vehicle had hit an apartment unit, causing structural damage. Firefighters assessed the building's safety and made sure nobody was trapped, according to authorities. The fire department said no injuries were reported, but three apartments were impacted. The incident displaced five adults, one child and one cat, according to officials. Five adults, a child and a cat were displaced after a…...