San Mateo startup joins market seeking to simplify cloud computing
San Mateo company Appirio makes it easier for companies to do “cloud computing” – computing without the need to expand servers or purchase software.
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Santa Clara city employees must choose between pay cuts and layoffs
With a $20-million budget deficit on the horizon, Santa Clara city officials say they must lay off 82 people in January unless unions representing municipal employees agree to pay cuts.
After ‘terrific failure,’ tech entrepreneur finds new life in second venture
imeem was once a booming social media service. It’s now defunct, but its founder, Dalton Caldwell, is using the lessons he learned to launch a new photo sharing app for Androids and iPhones.
Start-up races to make the electric car of 2020
Kleenspeed is best known for its undefeated electric race car. Now, the company aims to create an efficient, affordable electric vehicle that can become the must-have car of 2020.
Santa Clara police promise to stop using public funds for 49ers’ security (VIDEO)
Santa Clara police have been providing free security to the 49ers during preseason games since 2007. After public outcry in conjunction with the new stadium, the police chief vows to end the free ride.
San Carlos foundation honored for raising $1.7 million for schools
As school districts across California have faced steep cuts in state funding, some education proponents have responded with fundraising efforts. The San Carlos Education Foundation raised $1.7 million.
Prop 26 may make it harder for San Mateo to improve roads (VIDEO)
San Mateo County voters approved Measure M to fund road repairs. But, California Prop 26, which also passed, will require two-thirds of voters to pass the measure again in one year.
Palo Alto florist can no longer afford $100 compost fees
Werner Rogmans, owner of Stanford Floral Design, championed green waste composting. But his small business can no longer afford the city’s $100 monthly composting fees, so his clippings now go to waste.
After 22 years at Apple, Santa Clara County woman becomes solar power entrepreneur
After 32 years of climbing the ranks at IBM and Apple, Margie Sanchez has her sights set on growing California Solar Screens into a successful entrepreneurial venture.