Back to basics — VC’s remind today’s generation of entrepreneurs what it takes to succeed
Venture capitalists at Stanford’s Entrepreneurship Week advised young entrepreneurs to take advantage of Silicon Valley resources and mentors.
Mountain View’s Conceptus expands birth control product to Europe
Birth control manufacturer Conceptus Inc. gets to check “European expansion” off of its to-do list. Spain recently began offering Conceptus’ non-surgical procedure, Essure, pushing up the company’s bottom line.
Stock performs better than expected for Redwood City’s Genomic Health
Genomic Health, based in Redwood City, offers diagnostic tests for breast and colon cancer. Stocks were up last quarter due to due high demand for its Oncotype DX diagnostic test.
Sports field shortage prompts Palo Alto to change reservation rules
Palo Alto’s youth population has grown and so has the popularity of sports like lacrosse. To keep up with demand, the city is contemplating changes in the way groups reserve athletic fields.
Palo Alto considers expanding Terman Middle School with property across the street
Due to the increasing middle school enrollment in the Palo Alto Unified School District, school board members would like to purchase Bowman International School.
Art on the way for Palo Alto’s University Ave. pedestrian tunnel
With approval from Palo Alto officials, commuters should soon see art installations in the tunnel under the University Avenue train station.
Coping through camping – Stanford students host camp for kids with cancer in the family [VIDEO]
A summer camp with a twist — all the campers at Stanford’s Camp Kesem have a family member who’s been diagnosed with cancer. View the video.
Palo Alto clashes with Hamilton Ave. developer over parking spaces
In a city already dogged by traffic congestion, Palo Alto’s Architectural Review Board has approved plans for a complex at 135 Hamilton Ave, but the city and the developer disagree over parking requirements.
With three of nation’s top four digital toys, LeapFrog reports strong sales
Thanks to the popularity of its educational products like the LeapPad 2 and Leapster GS, LeapFrog Enterprises (NYSE: LF) reported robust fourth quarter and year-end sales.