san francisco
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Even Airbnb’s CEO Can’t Be Bothered To Comply With SF Law
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky still rents his couch out for $US50 ($72) from time to time, his own personal contribution to astronomical housing prices in San Francisco. But since last February, all Airbnb hosts are supposed to register with the city, something it seems Chesky hasn’t yet done.
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The Weird, Sketchy History Of Internet Cafes
Internet cafes started as coffee shops where you could check email. But over the years, people turned them into dens for sharing pirated music, hotspots for video game addiction, and even temporary housing.
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San Francisco Has Voted Against Limits On Airbnb Rentals
San Francisco’s attempt to more tightly control services like Airbnb has been voted down in a city-wide ballot.
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It Could Be Cheaper To Commute From Las Vegas Than To Live In San Fransisco
Many of San Francisco workers are being priced far out of the city due to the housing shortage. But how far? According to one person’s calculations, rents are so high, it would be worth it to move to Las Vegas and fly back to San Francisco for work.