Black students reflect on black, white college experiences
Two students reflect on their experiences at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Predominantly White Institutions (PWI).
Shutterfly targets mothers with brand marketing strategy
A closer look at how the Redwood City-based photo finishing retailer markets itself, particularly to mothers, known as the “chief information officer” of households.
Shutterfly co-founder reflects on photo retailer’s rise
Dan Baum is one of the co-founders of Redwood City-based Shutterfly. Baum talks about the transformation of the digital photo retailer over the years and his advice for entrepreneurs.
Santa Clara County hosts annual Citizenship Day
To help green card holders become U.S. citizens, the Santa Clara County Citizenship Collaborative held its annual Citizenship Day at San Jose City College on April 12.
Santa Clara County officials push for more HIV, STD testing
The county has beefed up its efforts to increase and encourage testing by offering free at-home HIV test kits and by refunding a county-funded health center in San Jose.
Cross-country designers contribute to Tiny Prints brand
San Francisco-based Kimi Lee and Atlanta-based Ashley Woodman embrace an initial low-technology approach for creating products for Shutterfly, Inc.’s Tiny Prints stationery and customizable products division.
Redwood City digital photo retailer Shutterfly increased revenue amid holiday season setbacks
The digital photo retailer posted its fourth quarter 2013 earnings Wednesday, beating market expectations for both the quarter and year-end.
Santa Clara County LGBT residents concerned about community cohesion, tobacco use
San Francisco has a nationwide reputation for being a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender political and social hub. But farther south on the Peninsula, LGBT residents describe a less utopian experience.
San Jose puts spotlight on gang-related crime in series of community meetings
Despite a reported drop in gang-related violent crimes, San Jose is hosting town hall meetings to listen to community concerns about gang members selling drugs outside schools and wall graffiti marking turf.