Silicon Valley
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.
Canada Trying To Lure Silicon Valley Tech Workers
The Canadian government has launched an aggressive campaign to lure Silicon Valley tech workers frustrated by U.S. visa policies northward, just as Congress wrestles with a long-sought overhaul of America’s immigration system.
Asians Make Gains In Bay Area Tech Workforce
Asian-Americans are now making up the bulk of the Bay Area’s high-tech workforce, according to the latest numbers. Despite these gains, the numbers aren’t being reflected in senior management or on company boards.
Intel Chooses COO Brian Kraznich To Replace CEO Paul Otellini
Intel has chosen its chief operating officer, Brian Krzanich, to become its new CEO.
Bay Area Growth Pushes California Population Near 38M
The state Finance Department reports that California’s population grew by almost 300,000 last year to nearly 38 million people, with the San Francisco Bay Area leading the growth.
Facebook Board Member Jim Breyer Stepping Down
Facebook says that venture capitalist Jim Breyer won’t seek re-election to its board of directors.
Silicon Valley Tech Firms Quietly Oppose Internet Privacy Bill
Technology firms, banks and other companies are fighting a proposed Internet privacy law that would require companies to show consumers the personal data they’ve collected on them.
Silicon Valley’s VTA Expands Bus & Light Rail Service Without Increasing Fares
The new budget for Silicon Valley’s Valley Transportation Authority calls for fares to stay flat, while increasing bus and light rail service over the next two fiscal years.
Silicon Valley Prostitutes Using Mobile Apps To Accept Credit Card Payments
Forget about leaving money on the nightstand, Silicon Valley prostitutes are proving to be almost as tech savvy as their high-tech clients, according to published reports.
Facebook CEO’s New Political Group Targets Immigration, Education
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other Silicon Valley leaders have formally launched a political group aimed at revamping immigration policy, boosting education and encouraging investment in scientific research.
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