Local Tech News and Analysis

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (398+ words) Parker Eastman’s cancer treatment required a backpack he could wear 24/7. When his mom couldn’t find one, she made one. Garvin Thomas reports. When Rebecca Eastman's son Parker was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma at just 2 years old, she found herself joining…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (251+ words) A South Bay company that tore down the historic El Rancho Inn in Millbrae gave away hundreds of beds and other furnishings from inside the rooms to those in need. Buccaneer Demolition in San Jose was hired to tear down…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago   (106+ words) Hundreds of Silicon Valley Pride Parade participants marched, danced and skated down San Jose’s Market Street from Julian Street on Sunday. The weekend festivities featured entertainment, vendors, and food at Plaza Park, where a two-day festival was held. According to…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (123+ words) It will likely come as no surprise to college students that earning a technology-related degree will maximize one's career salary in the Bay Area. The HEA Group, a higher education policy organization, released a study in which it estimated the…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (52+ words) Silicon Valley PRIDE Festival & Parade will be held on August 29–30. Marqus Koranteng, Silicon Valley Pride, chief entertainment officer, gives insight on what to expect. Silicon Valley PRIDE Festival & Parade will be held on August 29–30. Marqus Koranteng, Silicon Valley Pride, chief…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (82+ words) On Saturday, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan adopted a German shepherd for the day. Mahan brought the German shepherd, named Sinatra, to public events as his official “paw-licy” officer. Sinatra joined the mayor at a cleanup event and even hit…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (382+ words) Many were upset after two murals outside of a building sold about a year ago in East San Jose were painted over by the building’s new owner. Jocelyn Moran reports. A social media post by nonprofit ConXión says Martha’s Kitchen…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (108+ words) A new mural in East San Jose is paying tribute to three local legends. The mural, located at the Y Market on South White Road, honors Heisman Trophy winner and two-time Super Bowl champion Jim Plunkett, Dr. Roberto Cruz and…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (198+ words) San Francisco Unified School District is welcoming about 49,000 students back to classrooms Monday for the start of the new school year. The district, the largest in the Bay Area, says it is beginning the year with more permanent teachers following…...