AltWeeklies Wire
The Bacon-Wrapped Economynew
Tech has brought very young, very rich people to the Bay Area like never before. And the changes to its cultural and economic landscape aren't necessarily for the better.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
03-22-2013 |
Economy
New Venture Capital Plan Aims to Grow Clean Tech Jobsnew
Silicon Valley venture capitalist Rock Clapper wants to turn green cards into green jobs in Marina. Clapper is applying to make the city a hub for a foreign national investment fund that could grow to $75 million and create 1,500 jobs.
Monterey County Weekly |
Zachary Stahl |
12-17-2009 |
Environment
Silicon Valley's Nascent Auto Industry is on a Rollnew
In the past 12 months, green technology, in general, and automotive tech, in particular, have become the fastest-growing sectors of the American economy. The prospect of a new, sustainable automotive industry has already sparked a gold rush in the private sector.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Eric Johnson |
10-22-2009 |
Business & Labor
Will Protesters Block the Fast-Track to the Future?new
Some Silicon Valley residents are nervous about plans for the future of rail transportation.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Diane Solomon |
03-13-2009 |
Transportation
Silicon Valley–Based Clean Tech for Obama Spreads its Message -- and Moneynew
This well-organized and richly endowed organization represents the first time the green-tech movement has carved out a political voice in the presidential elections.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Erin Sherbert |
09-26-2008 |
Politics
