Farmworking communities in the Central Valley battle ongoing California drought
As California’s water crisis looms over the agricultural industry, conversations have focused on the threat to big growers while often overlooking the devasta... Read more.
‘Stateside’ – The voices of Silicon Valley’s homeless veterans
"Stateside" is a video series that aspires to give viewers a brief and intimate look into the battles that didn’t end when service did.... Read more.
TechRaking conference explores drones as media tools
Engineers, journalists and drone enthusiasts gathered in Berkeley, Calif., April 22 to explore how drones can be used in journalism.... Read more.
Ongoing drought may dry out hope for less West Nile Virus activity in 2015
Nearly 800 people were stricken by West Nile Virus in 2014 and the ongoing drought is likely to mean high numbers of people will contract the virus this year as... Read more.
The journey of FDA approval for a Silicon Valley product
Applying for FDA approval is similar to applying for a job. You fill out an application and cross your fingers. We explore the process via AcelRx Pharmaceutical... Read more.
Caltrain to accommodate triple digit rise in bicyclists
Caltrain's relationship with biking commuters began in 1992. Since then, train space allocated to bikes has increased and biking commuters hope this expansion c... Read more.
AcelRx stock takes hard hit after unexpected FDA request
The specialty pharmaceutical company suffered an almost 40 percent drop in stock price, after an unanticipated FDA request was made right before the company ann... Read more.
White House summit kicks off with symposium about cybersecurity future
A research symposium suggested that while the human relationship with cyberspace will continue to strengthen, educating the cybersecurity workforce and addressi... Read more.
Small San Jose community heartbroken with promised BART station in danger
East San Jose residents remain unsure whether the proposed Alum Rock BART station will become a reality or not.... Read more.
Tired of being bumped, Caltrain bike commuters push for more space
With bike ridership on Caltrain more than tripling in the past decade, the pressure is growing for Caltrain to expand bicycle capacity.... Read more.
San Jose police’s surveillance drone has community concerned
After quietly purchasing what's believed to be the first police drone in the Bay Area, the San Jose Police Department has apologized for lack of transparency.... Read more.