Silicon Valley shouldn’t fear China, Atlantic Monthly writer says
Speaking at the State of the Valley Conference in San Jose, James Fallows said Chinese don’t enjoy the unique culture fueling Silicon Valley’s impressive success.
In victory or defeat, Bay Area competitors passionate about mock trial [VIDEO]
After two years as reigning county mock trial champions, The Menlo School team was dethroned at the NorCal Mock Trial Invitational.
Fat and fit – Study says it’s possible, Bay Area women agree
A new study indicates that body mass index may not be the best indicator of health — and two very different Bay Area women agree. One, a doctor, the other, a web series host, both advocate for happiness at realistic body weights.
Maker of ‘I am T-Pain’ and other musical apps was reluctant to start company
Ge Wang, a Stanford University assistant professor whose musical mobile phone applications have been downloaded by millions shares why founding a company is not for the faint of heart.
It’s better for the environment than meat, but soy comes with its own eco challenges
Raising cattle for red meat has well-known negative environmental effects, but soy is not a completely ‘green’ protein either.
Re-inventing the indie bookstore — Menlo Park store tries hybrid business model
Kepler’s Books is under new ownership and has re-opened with a nonprofit arm as it tries to compete with online bookselling giants like Amazon.com. Other independent stores are also experimenting.
Palo Alto’s historic MacArthur Park restaurant faces uncertain future
MacArthur Park has been a part of the Palo Alto community for over 30 years, but this may be the last holiday season for the restaurant if plans for a new office and theater complex proceed.
Community colleges brace for possible Prop 30 failure
Santa Clara County community colleges are already estimating how much they’d need to slash enrollment, courses and staff if voters reject Prop. 30 on Tuesday.
Palo Alto considers allowing taller buildings
Palo Alto is considering easing a four-decade ban on buildings over 50-feet tall to allow for construction of a building complex that would soar up to triple that height between downtown Palo Alto and Stanford University.