Dianne Feinstein
Despite being the oldest U.S. senator at age 85, former San Francisco mayor is heading for re-election to another six-year term, up 43-27 percent over fellow Democrat Kevin de León in latest poll.
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Faraday Future
Faraday FutureSouthern California builder of sleek electric cars, once considered potential rival to Tesla, lays off staff, imposes 20 percent pay cut and runs low on cash.
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Chevron
ChevronRichmond-based oil giants agrees to pay $3 million in fines and $150 million to upgrade refineries to settle violations of clean air laws, including 2012 Richmond refinery fire. But $4 gas prices will cover those costs quickly.