Startups set sights on hiring Stanford students
It wasn’t your typical job fair: the sight of jeans, backpacks everywhere. Startup companies and 20-something entrepreneurs filled the second floor of Stanford’s Tresidder Memorial Union Tuesday.
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Are You An Entrepreneur? — E-Week Workshop Focuses on You
The two-part “Are you an Entrepreneur?” workshop was an event at Stanford’s Entrepreneur Week. It focused on what characteristics make a successful entrepreneur and emphasized the importance of knowing yourself.
Nest Labs takes Silicon Valley approach to energy savings
Scott McGaraghan of Nest Labs kicked off Entrepreneurship Week at Stanford by showcasing his company’s “learning” thermostat as well as the new approach to energy savings. “We want people to love their thermostat,” he said.
Two development disputes explained on Peninsula Report radio show (PODCAST)
A lot sits vacant on prime real estate in downtown Palo Alto. A night club in San Carlos isn’t allowed to add an outdoor patio. Reporters reveal why these developments are facing legal hurdles.
San Jose City Council to rule on controversial shopping center plans
Many San Jose residents oppose the Almaden Ranch Retail Center development, fearing increased noise, pollution and traffic. But the project won planning commissioners’ approval and heads to the city council.
City workers oppose San Jose’s pension reform plans
Tom Saggau represents San Jose city employees who are upset about the city’s proposed ballot initiative to restructure pensions. Saggau agrees reform is needed but disagrees with San Jose’s proposal.
Developers and city disagree; downtown Palo Alto lot ‘in flux’ for a year
A vacant gas station stands near downtown Palo Alto, but developers have plans for a multistory building with retail, business and housing. The plans violate city codes, so developers will make their case to city planners tonight.
Police chief’s concerns threaten San Carlos club’s expansion plans
The owner of the Carlos Club wants to boost business by expanding with an outdoor patio. But some club neighbors and the police chief oppose the plan, fearing it will increase noise complaints and crime.
Redwood City’s Genomic Health announces new subsidary, but earnings fall shy of predictions
Genomic Health, Inc. reported fourth quarter and yearlong earnings last week, which came slightly short of analysts’ expectations, but executives made a surprise announcement: a new subsidiary to focus on DNA sequencing.