Stanford students build solar house for international competition [VIDEO]
Take 50 Stanford University engineering students, give them $250,000 and two years, and what do you get? An affordable net-zero energy house for the 2013 Solar Decathlon.
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No Bay Area team in women’s soccer league
The National Women’s Soccer League, the third try at an American women’s professional league, opened its first season last weekend with nearly 20 former Bay Area college standouts on league rosters… but no California team.
San Jose Earthquakes fans bond with players through Twitter
As Twitter’s prominence has grown, some pro athletes have gotten into trouble for the words they send into cyberspace. But the San Jose Earthquakes encourage their players to use social media, and so far, it’s been a big success.
Robotic bartenders, click-n-grow plants, and more at Stanford’s Cool Product Expo [PHOTOS]
Stanford’s fifth annual Cool Product Expo showcased a robotic machine that automatically mixes drink, a skateboard that simulates snowboarding on pavement, a collapsible kayak that folds into a tote bag and much more.
San Jose tattoo removal program helps give troubled youth a fresh start
San Jose’s Clean Slate program has been rehabilitating local young adults for nearly 20 years by offering them free removal of the tattoos that are preventing them from moving forward with their lives.
Palo Alto seniors carry ID and medical info on key chain USB drives
Assisted living centers in Palo Alto are offering USB flashdrives to seniors so they can carry basic medical history on their key chains in case of a medical emergency. The program is popular but raises some privacy concerns.
Commercial real estate report and a look at school truancy’s ties to community crime [PODCAST]
On this week’s Peninsula Report Radio show, Atul Singh, editor-in-chief of FairObserver.com, joins us to discuss North Korea, America and the warlike words that flow in both directions. In the midst of bluster and fear, what and how should the media report? Also this week, Peninsula Press reporter Anna Li gives us a Silicon Valley
From corporate America to canvas — Silicon Valley careerwoman turns artist [VIDEO]
Ten years ago, Ellen Brook took a professional leap of faith. After taking a silk painting class, she left a Silicon Valley career in investor relations to follow her dream. Her pieces now hang throughout the Bay Area.
Los Altos bakery offers taste of home to German club members [VIDEO]
Esther’s German Bakery serves traditional German foods beloved by the cafe’s owner, Esther Nio. Now, it’s also beloved by members of the German-American Business Association.