Officials hope America’s Cup prep brings funding to stagnant transit projects (VIDEO)
With the excitement surrounding the America’s Cup races, officials hope to give some transit projects new life, but coming up with the money will not be easy.
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Stanford students support Ugandan women with eco-friendly fashion show
Stanford’s Sustainable Fashion Collective held a fashion show featuring eco-friendly beaded necklaces made by women in Uganda. The proceeds from jewelry sales help the women escape poverty.
Salmon fishing season opens after years of restrictions; tensions remain
This month, for the first time in two years, salmon fishing season is fully open in the Pacific Northwest. But tensions over water use remain, and the salmon population may still be threatened.
Santa Clara entertainment information firm to benefit from FCC proposal
A proposed FCC regulation would give third-party consumer electronics manufacturers access to television channels and exclusive, on-demand content without needing approval from cable and satellite providers.
Green is in – Where you can find eco-friendly clothing, and why it’s worth it
Green is the new black. Stanford earth science students recommend places to buy eco-friendly clothing — from green jeans to dresses to outerwear. The clothes come from sustainable fabric without harmful dyes.
Belmont mom’s brewery is a family place with toddlers welcome
Kristiann Garrett, who co-owns Devil’s Canyon Brewery with her husband in Belmont, nearly gave birth to her daughter in the brewery. Now, her toddler feels at home there, and the brewery welcomes families.
Growing out of poverty – Food policy expert says agriculture can jump-start Africa’s economy
Dr. Ousman Badiane, an international food policy expert, told students at a Stanford symposium that African nations need to improve agricultural productivity in order to support new industrial enterprises.
As population ages, Menlo Park incubator invests in new medical devices
As the U.S. population ages, established Silicon Valley incubators are funding more startups with products that meet public demand for new medical tests and devices.
Stanford creator of Pulse app tells student entrepreneurs to ‘focus on the product’
Akshay Kothari, the Stanford grad who co-created the hugely popular Pulse news reader for iPads and iPhones less than a year ago, returned to campus to give advice to current student entrepreneurs.