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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.
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.
Peninsula Press reporters Jessica Parks, Stephanie Soderborg and David Ruiz headline this week’s Peninsula Report, giving updates on stories they have recently published.
Which gender takes longer showers? Which sex eats more? Recycles more? Buys more sustainable products? In the battle for the ‘greenest of the sexes,’ some of the answers might surprise you.
In its first earnings report as a publicly traded company, Zynga (NASDAQ: ZNGA) announced over $435,000 in net income losses for the fourth quarter of 2011 and a 13 percent growth in its daily active user base.
New economic data from this week’s Silicon Valley Index report headlines this week’s Peninsula Report radio show. Reporters also weigh in on the growing number of cities banning plastic grocery bags and HIV preventative drug testing.
Silicon Valley leaders discussed how to make the region green at today’s State of the Valley Conference. Clean tech investment doubled last year, but experts agree more can be done to create green jobs, clean technologies and change consumer behavior.
Richard Daley, former mayor of Chicago, was a featured speaker at today’s State of the Valley conference in San Jose. He presented six directives he says will help Silicon Valley retain its competitive edge and commit to green tech and conservation.
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation says Gilead Sciences has rushed testing of a controversial drug that might allow people to avoid contracting HIV/AIDS by taking a pill before engaging in risky sexual behavior.