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Silicon Valley Boom Eludes Many, Drives Income Gap
The widening income gap between the wealthy and those left behind is sparking debate, anger and sporadic protests.
The Outbreak: Viral Videos of The Week
Catch Seth Rogen in Washington DC, Paul Rudd Lip Syncing + more viral videos!
Palo Alto Home Sells For $1.6 Million Despite Cracked Foundation, Nearby Train
A buyer snapped up 202 Emerson Street in an all-cash deal for a cool $1.6 million, which included the bars on the front door, cracks in the foundation and some missing bricks on the 1,100 square foot home. The house is also just steps from noisy Caltrain tracks.
San Jose Seeks San Francisco Tech Firms Amid Protests Against Techies
As protests heat up in San Francisco over so-called “Google buses” and tax breaks for tech companies, San Jose officials are hoping to lure companies with a friendlier business climate.
Silicon Valley Investors Create $1M Challenge To Boost Gun Safety
A group of Silicon Valley investors have launched a challenge with a $1 million prize for inventors to create new technologies to reduce gun violence.
Silicon Valley Sees Shortage Of Electric Car Charge Stations
An increasing number of electric-vehicle driving employees at Silicon Valley companies are finding it hard to charge their cars at work.
Silicon Valley Tech Leader Taking Cautious Approach In The New Year
Although it was a banner year for many Silicon Valley companies in 2013, a business leader said the region needs help from the federal government to continue the trend in 2104.
Silicon Valley’s Homeless Turning To Public Transit For Shelter
Known as “Hotel 22″, the Valley Transportation Authority’s 22 bus operates 24 hours a day between the Eastridge Mall and Palo Alto, some of the most valuable real estate in the country. For many, a night spent circling the South Bay on the bus is the best option to keep out of danger.
Silicon Valley Project Gives San Quentin Inmates A Chance At Tech Jobs
A Silicon Valley project called, The Last Mile, sets up a group of volunteers with select inmates from San Quentin State Prison to prepare them to join the workforce in tech jobs once they are released.
Inmates Learn Tech Sector From Silicon Valley Pros
The rigorous, six-month training teaches carefully selected inmates the ins and outs of designing and launching technology firms, using local experts as volunteer instructors.
