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As a way to help San Francisco Bay Area nonprofits survive the recession as fewer people donate, the Zipcar car-sharing service is letting charity workers drive its cars for free. The Zipcars are being used by volunteers who help seniors switch their analog televisions to digital, after-school art...

The San Francisco Bay Area has the fewest homeowners in the country who are eligible for the refinancing included in President Obama's housing rescue package, according to a San Francisco Chronicle story. The real estate service Zillow.com offered an analysis of loan data and found that more than...

It's a tough job market out there, which has led to fierce competition for any opening. In order to stand out, job seekers have to get creative. One recent MIT graduate, KyNam Doan, has decided to donate 6 hours of his time for every interview he lands up to 440 hours over the next 2 years. For...