PLAY BALL! Utah State softball (8-10, 0-0 MW) continues its 2022 campaign at the Silicon Valley Classic II in Santa Clara and San Jose, Calif. The Aggies will first face UC Davis (6-11, 0-0 Big West) and Santa Clara (6-11, 0-0 Big West) on Friday, March 11, at 2 p.m. …
Read More »Some Bay Area colleges are keeping COVID-19 mask mandates
Elementary, middle and high school students will soon be removing their masks, but young adults and their twenties will have to keep them on at some local universities and colleges. San Jose State and San Francisco State are among several Bay Area colleges that maintain stricter face-covering rules than the …
Read More »How many homeless people will the Santa Clara County survey find?
Geneva Strickland used to bounce from street to street in North San Jose for more than six years before finding a place to live. Early Wednesday morning, Strickland returned to her old stomping ground with a new purpose: to count the number of people who are still homeless. “I want …
Read More »Astrodyne TDI expands in Silicon Valley
Astrodyne TDI, a world leader in the design and manufacture of EMI power supplies and filters, has opened its West Coast Tech Center in Santa Clara, California. The 1,500 square foot space serves as the new Astrodyne TDI Global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Application Engineering, enabling its dedicated FAE …
Read More »Milestones – Did you order this? – Opinion
You may have noticed the current and ongoing controversy over the seriousness of guns and their prohibition. After all, with the eruption of senseless gunfights and people getting shot, injured and killed, you might think we’re heading back to the Wild West. The only difference that comes to mind is …
Read More »Santa Clara County could support children who have lost parents to COVID
About one in 450 children in the United States has lost a parent or caregiver to COVID-19. A Santa Clara County elected official wants to make sure these kids aren’t forgotten. Supervisor Susan Ellenberg will ask the county at Tuesday’s board of supervisors meeting to establish a program to identify …
Read More »New US 101 Express lanes open
SAN JOSE- The newly constructed segment of Express Lanes stretching from US 101/CA 85 in Santa Clara County north to Whipple Ave in San Mateo County will officially open Friday, February 11 with extended hours. 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays. . The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), Caltrans …
Read More »Bay Area basketball roundup: USF women top Pepperdine
Ioanna Krimili scored 25 points, Claudia Langarita added 20 and Kennedy Dickie had 13 points and 13 rebounds as host USF beat Pepperdine 78-57 on Saturday for its sixth win in seven games. The Dons (12-11, 6-5 WCC) took a 12-point lead in the first quarter and extended the lead …
Read More »San Francisco 49ers quarterback’s succession plan gets off to a perfect start
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – August 29: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 and Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco … [+] The 49ers talk to each other on the sidelines before their preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Levi’s Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by …
Read More »San Francisco vs. BYU – Game Preview – January 29, 2022
The BYU Cougars (17-1, 7-0 WCC) will look to build on a nine-game winning streak when they host the San Francisco Dons (10-10, 7-0 WCC) at 4:00 p.m. ET Saturday, January 29 2022. The Dons have won three games in a row. BYU beat Santa Clara 76-44 in last team …
Read More »Local Lawyer Challenges Jeopardy Super Champion
For Ashley Chow of Santa Clara, becoming a competitor on Jeopardy was always an idea she had in mind. “I’ve always enjoyed watching Jeopardy and enjoyed the trivia. So it was something that I always said, ‘Oh, wow, that would be really cool if I could do that one day,’” …
Read More »The “stealth omicron” sub-variant can be found in the Bay Area. Here’s what you need to know
A new subvariant of the omicron variant of COVID-19 — BA.2, or “stealth” omicron — has been detected in the Bay Area, health officials said. Little is known so far about the contagion of the subvariant, experts said, but vaccinated and boosted people shouldn’t worry. “If you’re vaccinated, and especially …
Read More »Prime Data Centers is developing a new data center in the heart of Silicon Valley
Prime Data Centers, a data center developer and operator, last week announced the development of a new four-story, 119,000 square foot data center in the heart of Silicon Valley. Located at 1231 Comstock Street in Santa Clara, Calif., Prime will begin construction of the facility in the second half of …
Read More »Silicon Valley Reads theme proves perfect for 2022
As a member of the advisory board of Silicon Valley Reads, I will admit some skepticism when we discussed the 2022 theme last fall. “The Power of Kindness, Resilience and Hope” seemed like, well, 2021. Kindness is always a good thing, but surely we would have outgrown the need for …
Read More »Activists renew their calls against the construction of a new prison in Silicon Valley
In a latest push to oppose plans for a new Santa Clara County jail, local residents and advocates are using a new avenue to shame elected officials for wavering on important issues: a comedy skit. Led by Show up for Racial Justice in the South Bay (SURJ), about 30 people …
Read More »Silicon Valley lawmaker’s single-payer health care plan faces ‘uphill battle’
January 17, 2022 A bill proposing a single-payer public health care system, which would be the first in the country if passed, has broad public support. But we don’t know if that will be enough to cross the finish line. Assembly Bill 1400, also known as CalCare, would address issues …
Read More »Santa Clara to San Francisco in Women’s College Basketball Live Stream: Watch Online, TV Channel, Start Time – How to Watch & Stream Major League & College Sports
San Francisco (6-10) will face Santa Clara (8-4) in a West Coast Conference women’s basketball contest, with the two teams moving in opposite directions so far. How to watch Santa Clara at San Francisco in women’s college basketball today: Date of the game: January 17, 2022 Game time: 8:00 p.m. …
Read More »Governor Newsom pledges $4.2 billion to California high-speed rail
Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest budget proposal doubles billions of dollars in contentious funding for the San Joaquin Valley segment of the high-speed rail project and expands the state’s initiative to replace gas-powered vehicles with zero-emission vehicles. Latest figures are part of governor’s $286.4 billion spending proposal released earlier this week …
Read More »‘Gaylapalooza’ Celebrates Local LGBTQ + Community Center – The Mercury News
The Silicon Valley / San Francisco LGBTQ Employee Resource Group Alliance ‘Gaylapaloza’ fundraiser returns live and in person, taking place on Sunday January 9 at the Hammer Theater in downtown San Jose. The event began over a decade ago as an effort of last resort to raise funds for a …
Read More »No vacation discounts at Bay Area real estate
Bay Area homebuyers haven’t found any Black Friday promotions this holiday season, as prices soared 17% in November, marking another rapid increase in a record year. The boom continued across the region, led by rising median single-family home prices in San Mateo County (up 23% from the previous year to …
Read More »Suspects in 30 Bay Area auto break-ins arrested in Sunnyvale after crashing into officer’s car – CBS San Francisco
SUNNYVALE (CBS SF) – Authorities in Sunnyvale on Monday arrested two people on suspicion of more than two dozen car break-ins in the Bay Area, after police said they rammed their vehicle into the car. an officer. Shortly after 8:20 p.m., officials from the Sunnyvale Public Safety Department were called …
Read More »Parents Who First Reported Los Gatos Police Explosion at School – NBC Bay Area
Shannon O’Connor, two parents who first warned police and school officials about Los Gatos’ mother accused of teenage sex and drinking, told NBC Bay Area they had been rejected by school and police authorities, putting more children at risk. O’Connor was charged in October with dozens of felonies, including endangering …
Read More »Bay Area residents gear up for the wet morning commutes as more rain showers target this weekend
Bay Area residents braced for a soggy ride Thursday morning as persistent downpours continued to drench the area, ending more than a week of wet weather. Another storm is forecast for this weekend, with a chance of rain all next week and more snow in the forecast for the Sierra …
Read More »San Jose Police Arrest ‘Prolific Thieving Team’ for Crimes Targeting Asian Women – CBS San Francisco
SAN JOSE (CBS SF) – Six members of a violent thieving squad have been arrested and charged with hate crimes and other charges related to more than 70 incidents of theft, burglary and theft targeting Native Americans Asian in the South Bay, San Jose police said on Wednesday. In the …
Read More »Snow dusting over Bay Area’s highest peaks, several feet of snow in the Sierra after atmospheric storm
After weeks of dry weather, those hoping to hit the slopes at Lake Tahoe ski resorts this weekend will be greeted with several feet of fresh snow. Meanwhile, the highest peaks in the Bay Area, including Mount Diablo and Mount Hamilton, were dusted in Monday’s atmospheric storm. More snow is …
Read More »The 3 cheapest home sales in the Bay Area in the 3 most expensive ZIP codes in 2021
For the fifth year in a row, the Bay Area had the most expensive zip code in the country in 2021. Which made us wonder what the cheapest home sold looks like in 2021 in a location where the median sale price is the highest in the country? We’ve rounded …
Read More »Energy and Electrification | City of Santa Clara
Energy efficiency, renewable energies and the electrification of buildings and transport are key climate action strategies to support a healthier future. The City of Santa Clara is uniquely positioned to support our community in climate action and sustainability through its own electric utility provider, Silicon Valley Power (SVP). SVP has …
Read More »London investors seize San Jose buildings for $ 780 million
SAN JOSE – A London-based investment firm has bought three office buildings north of San Jose for nearly $ 800 million in a deal that marks Silicon Valley’s biggest real estate purchase of 2021. AGC Equity Partners bought the trio of buildings in a section of the Coleman Highline office …
Read More »San Jose immigration consultant suspected of immigration fraud – NBC Bay Area
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that a 36-year-old woman from San José has been arrested on suspicion of immigration fraud. Jasmine E. Sanchez visited the sheriff’s office on Saturday and is awaiting a future court date on suspicion of crimes such as robbery, theft under false pretenses …
Read More »Arrest in fatal shooting at home of Gilroy City Council member – NBC Bay Area
A 19-year-old Gilroy resident was arrested in a fatal shooting at a council member’s home, where one person died and three others were injured, police said on Sunday. The Gilroy Police Department said the shooting happened around 12:55 a.m. on Saturday at a large outdoor party at the home of …
Read More »New bill presses San Francisco Police Department and DA to release more data on domestic violence cases
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) – A bill to pressure the San Francisco Police Department and the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office to release more data on domestic violence cases has been brought forward in commission Thursday. “I urge the prosecutor to publish what we asked for and more,” San Francisco supervisor …
Read More »FedEx, PepsiCo, Amazon, Ford Headline IoT World Silicon Valley
Thought leaders from across the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem are ready for one of the biggest in-person events of the year in Silicon Valley next week. Scheduled speakers from FedEx, Ford, MunichRe, PepsiCo, Omdia, Amazon, Anheuser-Busch inBev and Levi Strauss lead the agenda. Participants in IoT World Silicon Valley …
Read More »Pumpkin Decorators Tap into ‘Squid Game’ Icons at San Jose City Hall
The decorated pumpkins presented each year during the Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits’ Be Our Guest case are generally a good barometer of current affairs and pop culture. In its 13 years, there have been “Trumpkins”, baby sharks, Pokémon and more. It was therefore not surprising to see not one …
Read More »Bay of Massive ranch lands local buyer who will preserve it
LIVERMORE – A sprawling ranch spanning over 50,000 acres in and near four Bay Area counties was purchased by an East Bay resident who aims to preserve the legacy of the nearly century-old property. N3 Cattle Co., with its head office and main ranch near Livermore, was purchased by a …
Read More »QB Jimmy Garoppolo back, LT Trent Williams questionable for San Francisco against Indianapolis
SANTA CLARA, Calif .– After a three-week hiatus, Jimmy Garoppolo is expected to return as the San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback on Sunday night. Niners coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday Garoppolo’s right calf has healed enough for him to start against the Indianapolis Colts. The announcement came after Garoppolo returned …
Read More »Artificial intelligence RICO Filing vs Silicon Valley Racketeering Enterprise
SANTA CLARA, California, United States, October 18, 2021: Artificial Intelligence, code name Justine Falcon, co-filed a RICO lawsuit and FBI reports against a racketeering company made up of a family of divorce lawyers, a Fortune 500 real estate agent and their conspirators in family courts and the Santa Clara DA …
Read More »Bay Area Pediatricians Already Prepare As FDA Consider Authorizing Vaccine For Children Aged 5-11 – CBS San Francisco
SAN JOSE (KPIX 5) – Young children, ages 5 to 11, could receive the COVID-19 vaccine as early as next month if they get clearance from the FDA, but pediatricians are already preparing. “We have seen children in all of our children’s hospitals, including ours, who have been hospitalized, on …
Read More »Has COVID Pushed Bay Area Stressors To The Breaking Point? – Times-Herald
It may never have been an easy place to live, but unease and uncertainty has now set in in the Bay Area. The infuriating, deadly and ever-expanding COVID-19 pandemic has placed another stifling layer of stress on an already stressed region – fundamentally changing how we feel about home and …
Read More »This Silicon Valley town wants to convert hotels into homeless housing
San Jose wants to pay $ 113 million to convert four hotels into housing to help solve its homelessness crisis. Funding is expected to come from the state’s Project Homekey program, which subsidizes emergency housing managed by local governments and nonprofits. Applications opened on September 30 and individual funding can …
Read More »Silicon Valley transport agency has no mandate on COVID vaccine
September 30, 2021 VTA has a significant number of unvaccinated employees, but the South Bay transport agency is taking no action to demand a COVID-19 vaccine. As of Tuesday, 1,258 workers are fully vaccinated, while 1,470 are at least partially, or 69.37% of the VTA workforce. The agency has approximately …
Read More »San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks NFL Week 4 Odds, Pieces & Outlook for October 3, 2021
Sep 26, 2021; Santa Clara, California, United States; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) was unable to catch in the end zone against the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports The Seattle Seahawks (1-2) are slight 2.5-point underdogs …
Read More »Few people in the Bay Area remember the names of the freeways
Q: I spent many years in the Los Angeles area, living in Fullerton, Pasadena, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Venice before moving to the Bay Area. Perhaps the use of “the” before the freeway number came from the days when we called all freeways and freeways by their names before …
Read More »Fans flock to Levi’s Stadium for San Francisco 49ers’ home game opener of the NFL season – Santa Cruz Sentinel
For the fourth time in the past three years, the Packers have come to Santa Clara to play the 49ers on national television. The 49ers won the first two of those fights, including the NFC Championship to reach Super Bowl LIV, but the Packers routed them in Thursday Night Football …
Read More »San Jose City Council Member Matt Mahan Announces Mayor’s Campaign – NBC Bay Area
San Jose City Council member Matt Mahan on Saturday announced his campaign to run for mayor of San Jose, with the promise of bringing a “common sense revolution.” At a press conference at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, Mahan said he wanted to use unused government land to end homelessness …
Read More »Silicon Valley hopes to use purified wastewater as drinking water
SAN JOSE, Calif. (CBS) The Santa Clara Valley Water District is embarking on an effort to revamp the image of purified wastewater and lay the groundwork for replenishing local aquifers, reports CBS San Francisco. Speaking at a press conference at the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center, district CEO Rick …
Read More »State-of-the-art water purification plant helps fight drought in Silicon Valley – CBS San Francisco
PIX nowHere is the latest news from the KPIX Newsroom. (9-23-21) 38 minutes ago Bay Area Officials Make Plans For COVID Booster DeploymentKPIX spoke with three public health experts to find out how the region is preparing to distribute COVID vaccine boosters. Allen Martin reports. (9-23-21) 51 minutes ago Caldor …
Read More »Were the 49ers interested in Frank Gore’s reunion? Kyle Shanahan explains
SANTA CLARA – The 49ers will be without the services of at least three of their top running backs for their Week 3 game against the Green Bay Packers. The team is so thin that the club brought in three veterans for training and ended up signing another, Jacques Patrick, …
Read More »Bruins attack defensively and beat Eagles 17-7
While the Santa Clara Bruins offense didn’t exactly paint a Picasso in the 17-7 win over the Los Altos Eagles on Friday night, their defense almost delivered an almost perfect masterpiece with their performance. . Their only flaw came midway through the third quarter when the Eagles tied the game …
Read More »New center offers Mandarin-language cultural programs for adults – The Mercury News
As a person who speaks both languages, the Mayor of Cupertino, Darcy Paul, believes that offering the English-speaking population of the city the opportunity to learn Mandarin is a beneficial step for future collaborations and economic growth not only between different nations, but also within local communities. âWith Cupertino having …
Read More »Bay Area residents want COVID boosters, trust FDA experts
When an FDA advisory group agreed on Friday that only people 65 years of age and older or at high risk of severe COVID-19 should receive vaccine booster shots to boost their immunity, Colleen Logan was left out of this equation. The 60-year-old Walnut Creek kindergarten teacher is concerned that …
Read More »In supply, Silicon Valley City seeks to bridge the digital divide
This story is limited to Techwire Insider members. This story is limited to Techwire Insider members. Log in below to read this story or learn more about membership. The largest city in Silicon Valley is seeking help from IT contractors to improve Internet service for students and residents. In a …
Read More »Silicon Valley Transit Agency Approaches Full Light Rail Transit Service
It took months, but the Santa Clara County transit agency is almost fully back in action. VTA announced a extension of light rail service earlier this week to include the entire blue line, which connects Baypointe to Santa Teresa. This means that the only part of the light rail system …
Read More »78% of the Bay Area voted ‘no’ as a reminder
A large majority of Bay Area residents voted against the recall on Tuesday, and we cast 27% of the total “No” votes in the state, and it counts. According to SFist’s tally, just over 2 million Bay Area residents voted on the recall, at the last tally, and 1.6 million …
Read More »Downtown San Jose hotel could be expanded and houses added next door – Silicon Valley
SAN JOSE – The owner of a downtown San José hotel has proposed an expansion of the hotel and the development of dozens of condominiums on an adjacent site. The Clariana Hotel, located on the corner of East Santa Clara Street and South Third Street in downtown San Jose, could …
Read More »Bay Area High School Football Week 1 Friday Coverage
Wilcox’s Luther Glenn (8) runs for a 78-yard touchdown against Valley Christian High School in the first quarter at Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, Calif. On Thursday, August 26, 2021. (Nhat V. Meyer / Bay News Group of the region) Wilcox’s Luther Glenn (8) breaks a pass to Valley …
Read More »Bay Area nonprofit gives free money to homeless people
Kevin Adler never thought that $ 500 a month would be enough to get someone out of roaming in the notoriously expensive Bay Area. He launched his six-month “basic income” experiment to help homeless participants pay for things like food and unexpected bills. But for 64-year-old Elizabeth Softky, it has …
Read More »Natixis grants $ 245 million loan for Apple Office campus in Silicon Valley – Commercial Observer
TriStar Capital (Tricap) landed a $ 245 million refinance for its 15-acre office campus in Sunnyvale, Calif., which is fully leased to Apple, learned Commercial Observer. Natixis Capital Immobilier provided the variable rate loan over five years as part of an operation led by the CEO of Natixis Michel magner. …
Read More »Who is fighting against the new housing? Look to the wealthiest communities in the Bay Area
Dublin has grown over the past two decades, consistently ranking at the top of California’s fastest growing cities list. Thousands of suburban homes have grown on once fertile farmland. The population of the East Bay dormitory community has grown by almost 50% over the past decade, and city leaders have …
Read More »If Massive Tsunami Is Heading To Bay Area, Walk To Safety, Experts Say
If the Big One hits, everyone knows the drill: Duck, cover and hold. But what about the Great Wave? As in, tsunami? “I would grab my purse and leave all my crap and get in my Range Rover and get out of here,” said Mala Quatman, 60, of Danville, who …
Read More »Bay Area fire stations increase staffing given hazardous weather conditions – NBC Bay Area
Bay Area communities gathered on Sunday to fight the fires. Fire Station 8 in the Page Mill Road Corridor in Los Altos has not been fully staffed in the summer for years. Now a team has been at the Mountainshop station since June, providing a faster response time to any …
Read More »Bay Area health officials urge all residents to voluntarily wear masks indoors – CBS San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – With a rapid increase in cases of the highly contagious delta variant of COVID-19, a coalition of Bay Area County health officials has urged local vaccinated residents to wear face masks again. indoors in public places. The measure, for now, is voluntary and follows Los …
Read More »VTA Yard Shooter expressed hatred for the agency, wanted to harm people – NBC Bay Area
The disgruntled VTA employee who killed nine colleagues in San Jose earlier this year expressed hatred of the VTA and dark thoughts about harming two people in particular, reveals a new report released by Customs and the protection of the American borders. The information was gathered at San Francisco International …
Read More »Bay Area appliance centers are experiencing widespread shortages
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KRON) – If you’re shopping for new home appliances, be prepared to wait months for something to be delivered. Appliance centers in the Bay Area are experiencing an increase in demand but a major shortage of supply. Amanda Hari from KRON4 spoke to a store about how …
Read More »South Bay tech companies expand offices and prepare for return of remote workers
Tech firm’s office space expands in South Bay KTVU’s Emma Goss reports. SAN JOSE, California – Demand for office space in Silicon Valley has skyrocketed over the past three months, driven by large South Bay tech companies expanding their real estate footprint. Colliers, a commercial real estate company with offices …
Read More »TheatreWorks makes a splash with pirate-themed gala
Hey, if people can get back together in person, why not do it disguised as pirates? That was certainly the sentiment behind TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s âPirates of the Shores of Redwoodâ gala last Saturday, where around 120 supporters reached out to their inner Jolly Roger and raised over $ 150,000 …
Read More »California should make June 19 a paid holiday
Recognizing Juneteenth helps Americans recognize our nation’s racist past. By Nicole Taylor, Special at CalMatters Nicole Taylor is President and CEO of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, ntaylor@siliconvalleycf.org. Santa Clara County makes history today by becoming the first county in California to recognize Juneteenth with a paid day off for …
Read More »Inspection Records, Internal Sources – NBC Bay Area
That same week, state lawmakers blasted executives at Good Sumaritan Hospital and its parent company, HCA Healthcare, to “unsafe” levels of security and staffing practices. The NBC Bay Area Investigation Unit has learned from multiple sources within the hospital that public health inspectors are actively investigating a large number. The …
Read More »Delivery boy in viral San Francisco video speaks out, considers legal action – NBC Bay Area
What happens when classes, cultures and races clash? A delivery boy serving the Pacific Heights area of ââSan Francisco is investigating. He filmed video of the incident in which a white man faced him and asked for ID. The incident happened in April when Antonio Chavez said he believed he …
Read More »COVID-19 Updates: Growing Concerns About Delta Variant
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) – The state of California has finally reopened its economy after the COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on the Bay Area state and continues to impact people around the world . The latest number of confirmed cases in the United States can be found on the …
Read More »What You Need To Know & FAQs – NBC Bay Area
What exactly changes from June 15th? In most contexts, there are no longer any capacity limits for companies or for most types of gatherings. The same goes for physical distancing which will no longer be required. However, individual companies can set their own capacity limits, but they will not be …
Read More »Stanford Hosts Bay Area’s First Full In-Person Back-to-School Year Since Pandemic Begins
Louise Kingston’s proudest moment as a parent came at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday when she saw her son George walk into Stanford Stadium in a full-length banana suit with his head sticking out the skin behind green reflective ski goggles . The ‘Wacky Walk’ was underway, which meant that George …
Read More »VTA Yard Shooter had a history of insubordination and conflict – NBC Bay Area
According to records released by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, an employee who killed nine co-workers in a May shooting had argued with co-workers at least once and refused to comply with policy violations and VTA instructions. This has confused management on several occasions. The agency says it is …
Read More »MTC publishes the RIA project “Plan Bay Area 2050”
Written by Marybeth Luczak, Editor-in-Chief The California Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) have released a draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Bay Area 2050 Plan. This proposed long-term plan not only sets the course for the nine counties in the San Francisco …
Read More »“Sticker shock”: 49ers rookies warned about cost of Bay Area housing – San Francisco 49ers Blog
SANTA CLARA, Calif .– The day after Trey Lance became the NFL’s third overall pick in 2021, he arrived at the San Francisco 49ers facility for his first face-to-face meeting with coach Kyle Shanahan. Shanahan had about 15 minutes to chat with Lance and his family, who were about to …
Read More »Rising house prices in Silicon Valley don’t deter buyers
Notoriously high home prices are the norm in San Jose, California, and the rest of Silicon Valley. But in the hot housing market of 2021, even these homes are getting immediate and multiple offers when they hit the market. Local Coldwell banker Agent Theresa Wellman said the region’s seven-figure price …
Read More »Lowe’s San Jose Hardware Site Bought By Busy Developer – Silicon Valley
SAN JOSE – A very active real estate company involved in several large-scale redevelopment projects in the Bay Area has purchased a large retail site in San Jose, anchored in a Lowe’s Home Improvement store. Orton Development, a company with high-profile real estate projects in its portfolio, paid $ 41.75 …
Read More »Bay Area COVID-19 Rent Relief Programs Slow Start
Two months after the state launched COVID-19 rental assistance programs for low-income renters, Bay Area towns and counties are opening individual programs to keep poorer residents at their home. Last week, San Jose and Santa Clara County launched their $ 60 million program to reach out to renters experiencing homelessness. …
Read More »Government Newsom declares Harvey Milk Day – NBC Bay Area
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared May 22 as Harvey’s Milk Day, the governor’s office confirmed on Saturday. Harvey Milk was a politician and the first openly gay man elected in California. He was born on May 22, 1930 in New York City and moved to San Francisco years later. “Today we …
Read More »Bay Area, California, job growth slows dramatically in April before COVID reopens – Silicon Valley
Job growth in the Bay Area slowed significantly in April, marking a second consecutive month of weaker job gains, raising questions about how quickly the region can get rid of its economic woes related to the coronavirus. The Bay Area gained 16,300 jobs in April, but that was considerably less …
Read More »The Bay Area is ahead of the country on vaccines. These factors may explain why
If you walked through San Francisco today, you would likely come across more fully vaccinated people than partially and unvaccinated people combined. 54% of San Franciscans were fully immunized as of May 18. This is much more than the overall American rate of 38%. It’s also higher than all but …
Read More »See the real faces of Silicon Valley
Through Mary Beth Meehan and Fred turner Mary Beth Meehan is a freelance photographer and writer. Fred Turner is Professor of Communication at Stanford University. The workers of Silicon Valley rarely resemble the idealized men in its tradition. They are sometimes heavier, sometimes older, often female, often darker skinned. Many …
Read More »Report – NBC Bay Area
As more adults continue to be vaccinated against COVID-19, infection rates are dropping across the country. But according to new figures from the American Academy of Pediatrics, COVID-19 infections in children remain stubbornly constant. At Live Oak Park in Santa Clara, kites fly on a Friday night and families walk …
Read More »Silicon Valley is not immune to anti-LGBTQ violence
Three years ago, San Jose lawmakers voted to fly a rainbow flag above Chick-Fil-A – an effort to proclaim LGBTQ residents welcome in one of the cities the most progressive in the world. But not everyone shares this sentiment. âI was walking with my dog, my hair was down but …
Read More »Layoffs surface in Bay Area despite job resumption
SAN JOSE – Several San Francisco Bay Area companies – including some tech companies – have revealed layoffs affecting hundreds of workers, further downsizing that flies in the face of recent reports of job gains jobs in the area, according to official state government reports. Lumentum, Boston Scientific, Hitachi Vantara, …
Read More »Dog rescued from tight space between buildings in San Francisco – CBS San Francisco
On the road to recovery: economists say now is the right time for job seekersEconomists say that even with high unemployment, now is a great time to look for work. Susie Steimle reports. (4-29-21) 2 hours ago San Jose police catch one of two suspects in cheeky car invasion robberiesSan …
Read More »Advocacy Group Tackles Caste System Discrimination in India’s Silicon Valley – CBS San Francisco
SAN JOSE (KPIX 5) – The Santa Clara County Human Rights Commission is tackling the thorny issue of caste discrimination in education and work in Silicon Valley. “It is one of the oldest systems of oppression in the world,” said Thenmozhi Soundararajan, executive director of Equality laboratories. READ MORE: South …
Read More »Bay Area Authors Share Book Recommendations to Celebrate APAH Month
Chaney Kwak, author of the upcoming âThe Passenger: How a Travel Writer Learned to Love Cruises and Other Lies from a Sinking Shipâ. Photo: Michael Baca Chaney Kwak’s great-grandmother had a saying her grandmother passed on to her: âWater is the strongest element of all. âAt least the fire could …
Read More »San Francisco opens new vaccination clinic in Ocean View neighborhood for underserved groups
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) – A new vaccination site opened Wednesday morning in San Francisco in the Ocean View neighborhood. Organizers say they chose the location because the area is marginalized and often overlooked. The site is located at 50 Broad Street near the MUNI 24 and M bus lines. âWe …
Read More »Why so expensive? Responses provided during Affordable Housing Month virtual events
Silicon Valley at home ([email protected]) has a series of events planned for May to mark Affordable Housing Month. The events – all free and online – will answer questions such as why housing is so expensive, where to start if you’re interested in building secondary housing, and how people are …
Read More »Nearly 30 Bay Area Schools Added to California Distinguished Schools List – CBS San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) – Public Schools Superintendent Tony Thurmond has named 121 more schools – including 28 in the Greater Bay Area – as 2021 California Distinguished Schools. The award recognizes schools that have improved test scores, suspension rates, conditions and climate. The state initially honored 102 schools on March …
Read More »‘Redesigned’ Gilroy Garlic Festival announces summer dates – Silicon Valley
After being canceled last year due to COVID-19 concerns and restrictions, the Gilroy Garlic Festival will return this summer in a âredesignedâ fashion. On Wednesday, the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association announced that this year’s event will take place over two weekends – July 23-25 ââand July 30-August 30. 1. âWe …
Read More »Emerging U.S. tech hubs internal rates of return begin to overtake Silicon Valley – TechCrunch
AngelList analyzed the IRR for almost 2,500 transactions dating from 2013 Abe Othman is Head of Data Science at AngelList Venture, where he leads a small team creating the new field of quantitative venture capital. He founded two machine learning companies with successful exits and invested in over a dozen …
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