When a millennial moved to Detroit from SF, he bought a home and opened a coffee shop. He said that would have been impossible on the West Coast.

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Photo shows David Valdez outside his coffee shop, Alba.
David Valdez, 35, moved to Detroit from San Francisco and opened Alba, a coffee shop.

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Elon Musk tells X staff to write a one-page summary of their achievements to get stock options, report says

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk told employees they would need to work "long hours at a high intensity" after taking over Twitter — and said those unwilling to do so should leave.

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San Francisco officials say they won't miss Elon Musk if he moves X to Texas: 'Good riddance'

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Elon Musk's X headquarters in San Francisco, California.
Elon Musk's X headquarters in San Francisco.

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I lived in Silicon Valley, New York, and London as a founder. If you're looking for a place to build a business, there's one clear winner.

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Left: Amber Atherton, Right: San Francisco skyline
Amber Atherton currently lives in San Francisco.

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Take a look at Kamala Harris' homes over the years, from an LA house worth millions to a DC condo with a rooftop pool

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Kamala Harris (left) and Los Angeles' Brentwood neighborhood (right).
Kamala Harris has lived in Los Angeles' Brentwood neighborhood.

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A Gen Xer who retired early at 34 returned to work a decade later. He only lasted 4 months.

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Sam Dogen retired at 34, went back to work at 46, and retired again four months later at 47.

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JD Vance called Tim Walz a 'San Francisco-style liberal.' Walz visited the city for the first time last month, while Vance lived there for years.

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Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz
"The Democrats have showed a willingness to pull a little switcheroo on us," Vance said in his first major appearance since Harris chose Walz.

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Inside the tech industry's 'broletariat revolution' against the media

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As the pro-tech media's influence rises, its founders and followers are taking its agenda into their offices, city halls, and even presidential politics.

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Saks Fifth Avenue in San Francisco will require all shoppers make an appointment. The controversial move could solve a major headache.

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The Saks Fifth Avenue Club in Napa, California
The Saks Fifth Avenue Club in Napa, California. The San Francisco Union Square location is also transferring to the "Club" model, which requires an appointment to shop.

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Elon Musk may be souring on San Francisco with a move to sublease X's headquarters

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Elon Musk previously said that he tried to turn one of the company's offices in San Francisco into a homeless shelter.

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