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‘Six Californias’ Planner Tim Draper Discusses Dividing State on ‘Colbert Report’
Venture capitalist Tim Draper sat down with Stephen Colbert on last night’s ‘Colbert Report’ to discuss his ‘Six Californias’ plan, the economic problems of keeping the state whole, and just how easy it is to get a proposal like this on the state ballot.
Twitter Reveals Lack Of Diversity Among Workforce, Says It Has Plenty Of Work To Do
Saying it has “a lot of work to do” when it comes to diversity, Twitter released information about the diversity of its workforce on Wednesday. The numbers reveal most employees of the social networking giant are male, and predominantly white or Asian.
Report Shows Silicon Valley Leading U.S. Economic Recovery
The report from the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research shows the manufacturing sector in Silicon Valley has been a leading factor for economic growth in the region.
Strange Bedfellows: Silicon Valley Techies ‘Like’ Conservative Senator Rand Paul
There’s a new app in Silicon Valley — conservatarianism. It’s the app that conservative Senator Rand Paul is pushing. He wants to join forces with local techies.
San Jose Tech Industry Helps Create New Jobs In Other Industries
While demand for tech jobs in San Jose remain high, Silicon Valley has helped spur the economy by creating new jobs and businesses in other industries.
Opponents Of ‘Six Californias’ Proposal Allege Voter Fraud By Signature Collectors, File Complaint
A push to split California into six states may be over before it begins, after opponents of the ballot measure filed a voter fraud complaint with the state on Thursday.
State’s Imposed Fines For Water Wasters Don’t Sit Well With Some Silicon Valley Businesses
The newly approved state-imposed fines for water wasters doesn’t sit well with some Silicon Valley business owners.
Call Girls, Money & Power In Silicon Valley: Tech Exec Shares His Story
After a Google executive’s death from a heroin overdose aboard a yacht in the Santa Cruz harbor was linked to a high-priced prostitute, many were left wondering how a high-powered executive got mixed up in a world of call girls and deadly drugs.
Californians Likely To Cast Votes On Splitting Into 6 States
Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper will submit signatures on Tuesday to put a measure that would split California in six separate states.
Silicon Valley, Peninsula Apartment Rental Prices Skyrocketing Due To Job Growth
Skyrocketing rental prices in the Bay Area, especially Silicon Valley, are showing no sign of easing up, according to a new survey.
