High-tech

Fremont: Silicon Valley-Area Hub Becomes Factory Town

Welcome to Fremont, a nondescript suburb of 217,000 tucked in the high-tech region between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley where something unique is happening: manufacturing.

2013/05/18

Virgin America Launches Service Out Of San Jose

The first passengers on the L.A. to San Jose flight were greeted at Mineta San Jose International Airport on Wednesday by Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin America – which is based in Burlingame.

2013/05/01

Silicon Valley Tech Companies See Opportunity For Immigration Reform

Now that President Barack Obama has named immigration reform one of his top priorities this year, some technology giants of Silicon Valley plan to press for changes that would help them bring more skilled workers to the U.S.

2013/01/23

San Francisco Tugs At The Boundaries Of Silicon Valley

Both public and private sector leaders agree San Francisco has become a major driver of the high-tech community, with the growth of social media pushing the boundaries of what is considered Silicon Valley.

2012/09/20

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Silicon Valley CEO Questions Strength Of Current Boom

Although Google, Facebook, Zynga and many other tech companies have been on hiring sprees lately, at least one executive has questioned how strong Silicon Valley’s latest boom cycle really is.

2012/09/13

A sold sign stands in front of a home for sale in San Francisco. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

SF’s Assessor Credits Tech And Biotech For Real Estate Rebound

San Francisco’s City Assessor Phil Ting is offering new economic data that shows the big impact of the tech and biotech industry on the real estate recovery.

2012/08/24

Eye On The Bay’s Daytrip: Palo Alto

We’re heading to the birthplace of the Silicon Valley and the home of Stanford University. Join us as Eye on the Bay explores the city of Palo Alto.

2012/07/24

A homeless man sleeps in the doorway of a closed store in San Francisco. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Mayor Considers Lottery System For SF’s Homeless Shelters

Complaints about San Francisco’s homeless shelter system have prompted Mayor Ed Lee to look at ways to change the registration process, hoping to use technology to help the homeless find a bed for the night.

2012/04/11