Coming up roses — Valentine’s is biggest day of the year for Palo Alto florist [PHOTOS]
Take a look inside a Palo Alto flower shop as they prepare for Valentine’s Day, their busiest time of year.
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Engine founder advocates for immigration reform, saying Silicon Valley talent is at risk
For decades, Silicon Valley has drawn foreign innovators and engineers from around the world. But some in the startup community say restrictive national immigration policies may drive some of the valley’s talent pool away.
Youth asks San Mateo County to stop cooperating with federal immigration authorities
While most girls her age are practicing with school sports teams or studying for the SATs, Kenia Miranda is lobbying government agencies in San Mateo County for improved immigrant rights.
Peninsula residents kick off the Chinese New Year in Palo Alto [PHOTOS]
Yesterday marked the start of the Chinese Year of the Snake, and the Asian Cultural Dance Troupe from North San Jose’s Orchard School performed a traditional lion dance.
OpenTable’s earnings exceed expectations
OpenTable, Inc. exceeded analysts’ expectations in its fourth quarter earnings, with increased revenues from growth in restaurant reservations through the company’s web and mobile platforms.
Influx of foreign tech talent may give U.S. an edge, Fallows says
Silicon Valley is unlikely to lose its edge to China and India, journalist and author James Fallows told a gathering of Silicon Valley leaders on Friday.
SunPower stumbles after fourth quarter earnings but promises 2013 efficiencies
Mixed first quarter guidance and flat revenue projections for 2013 sent shares of SunPower Corp. tumbling in trading Friday.
With three of nation’s top four digital toys, LeapFrog reports strong sales
Thanks to the popularity of its educational products like the LeapPad 2 and Leapster GS, LeapFrog Enterprises (NYSE: LF) reported robust fourth quarter and year-end sales.
Silicon Valley shouldn’t fear China, Atlantic Monthly writer says
Speaking at the State of the Valley Conference in San Jose, James Fallows said Chinese don’t enjoy the unique culture fueling Silicon Valley’s impressive success.