Commercial Office space occupancy returns to 2001 levels as tech companies open new headquarters
Synaptics’ new building purchase in San Jose mirrors growing trend in Silicon Valley: big tech companies investing in new headquarters.
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Reviewing the psychology of online reviewers
About 50 percent of Americans have written online reviews for products or businesses, but what motivates so many of us to write? Experts say financial incentives and loyalty points are part of the equation.
Craft beer craze boosts California economy
While many small businesses are struggling to stay afloat in a down economy, it’s a hoppier story for the craft brewing industry. Craft brewing has continued to see strong growth, especially in the Bay Area.
Solar power faces obstacles of practicality in commercial adoption
Challenges of cost and scale make businesses less likely to jump on board California’s push for solar energy.
U.S. patent office to open in Menlo Park in May, but entrepreneurs say process is expensive, outdated [VIDEO]
Entrepreneurs and established Silicon Valley businesses are cautiously hopeful about the benefits of a new U.S. Patent Office, scheduled to open here this spring. View the Video.
Palo Alto company helps sort through ‘big data’ with new visualization technique
“Big data” is a Silicon Valley buzzword, and people are bombarded with lots of data that is too complex for them to process. A Silicon Valley company founded by Stanford math professors is helping consumers make sense of it.
New social apps help diners share restaurant experiences, but may raise privacy questions
New socially-oriented restaurant applications, like OpenTable’s Places I’ve Eaten, have opened up a whole new dimension to dining out, and it could be a game-changer for restaurants and users alike.
Palo Altans seek new housing for their Buena Vista Mobile Home Park neighbors [VIDEO]
Open to travelers since 1926, Buena Vista Mobile Home Park may close within a year. Neighbors in Palo Alto are advocating for alternative housing options for the hundreds of residents who will be displaced if it closes.
Pandora fourth quarter earnings up as CEO steps down
CEO of Pandora Media Inc., Joseph Kennedy, announced Thursday that he will be stepping down from his position. This on a day when the Oakland-based company beat analyst’s expectations for its fourth fiscal 2013 quarter.