Walmart's Tech Executive Joins Chorus For Permanent Remote Work

Other Silicon Valley tech giants like Facebook, Twitter and Google have already laid out options for continuing remote work.

Google Will Allow Some Permanent Remote Work In Change Of Plans

Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the Mountain View-based tech giant would plan for 20 percent of employees to work from home.

Continuing To Serve: South Bay Veteran Opens Junk Removal Company

Sheldon Rhoads, a 32-year army veteran and Mountain View resident, hopes to keep serving the community through his business.

REI To Take Over Old South Bay Toys R Us Location

REI's is relocating its Mountain View store to Sunnyvale, where it will take over a 37,000-square-foot location that used to be a Toys R Us.

Silicon Valley Tech Leaders React To Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

Tech leaders across Silicon Valley and the Bay Area reacted after the former Minneapolis police officer was found guilty on all counts.

Charles Geschke, Adobe Co-Founder And PDF Pioneer, Dies At 81

Geschke co-founded Adobe in 1982 with a colleague. It would become one of the world’s largest and most recognizable software companies.

23 CA Companies Among 2021 Best 100 To Work For: Fortune

The list, compiled by Fortune and Great Place To Work, includes the top 100 companies, as ranked by their employees.

More Than 1,500 Alphabet Employees Want Harassment Policy Changes

Employees at Alphabet, the parent company of Google, said they "deserve the right to work in an environment free from their abusers."

Palo Alto Ice Cream Shop Burglarized, Manager Worries Of Safety

Rick's Ice Cream is the second ice cream store in Palo Alto to have reported an incident in recent weeks.

Peninsula Ice Cream Shop Burglarized, Manager Worries Of Safety

Rick's Ice Cream is the second ice cream store in Palo Alto to have reported an incident in recent weeks.

14 Stores Open On Easter Sunday 2021 In Santa Clara County

Need to make a run for essentials Sunday? Here are 14 stores that will be open and 19 that will be closed.

Silicon Valley Tech Executives Pledge To Stand Against Asian Hate

Hundreds of prominent Asian American business leaders signed onto a campaign in response to the recent rise in anti-Asian hate.

Facebook Plans To Reopen Bay Area Offices In May: Report

Facebook employees can head back to work beginning May 10 at its Menlo Park headquarters, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut Offered To Those With COVID-19 Vaccine

If you show your vaccination card, the free doughnut offer is good once per day. Here are the Santa Clara Co. addresses for Krispy Kreme.

Amazon Web Services Leaves EPA University Circle Location: Report

Amazon will vacate one location in East Palo Alto, but will maintain a workforce at University Avenue.

Palo Alto Area Bankruptcies Slowed Amid 2020 Pandemic

There was a big change in bankruptcy filings across the country last year. Here are the numbers for Santa Clara County.

How Reliable Is Your California Electric Supplier?

See how well utility providers in the Palo Alto area and across CA serve their electric customers.

Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce President Announces Retirement

Judy Kleinberg will retire from her position at the end of March, the chamber announced.

Godiva To Close Its Palo Alto Location

The international chocolatier announced plans to close all of its North American locations by early spring.

Redesigned Tesla Spotted In Palo Alto: Report

The new-look Tesla features updated wheels and headlights, a wider body and a more pronounced fender according to Gizmodo.

Silicon Valley AI Firm Captures Global Prize

xiQ develops artificial intelligence that helps field marketers develop better leads amid switch to remote work accelerated by the pandemic.

Palo Alto Hotel Sells For $32.7M: Report

The Palo Alto property is among five Oxford Capital purchased for a combined $111 million according to the report.

Cannabis Firm Eyes Silicon Valley Expansion Amid Coronavirus

Juva Life launched its Redwood City cannabis delivery service in late January aiming for rapid territorial expansion.

Silicon Valley Firm Inks DOD Deal

Deal underscores Silicon Valley's complicated relationship with military.

Silicon Valley Company Unveils 'Robocab'

Foster City-based Zoox touts safety of its autonomous vehicles, but an independent study said such claims are unproven.

Palo Alto Data Firm Acquired By Global Company

End-to-End was founded in 2005.

Best Palo Alto Business Of The Year? Nominate Your Favorite

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as Palo Alto Businesses of the Year.

SoCal Firm Spends Big On Palo Alto Office Space: Report

Pasadena-based Alexandria Real Estate has dropped over $850 million on Palo Alto real estate within the span of three years.

Palo Alto Withdraws From Regional Tourism Partnership: Report

City officials said 75 percent of Palo Alto’s hotels asked that the city pull out of the partnership.

Auto Dealership Chain Purchases Palo Alto Land: Report

The two-story 85,000-square-foot dealership will feature Audi and Mercedes brands, the report said.

Tech Firm Ditches Palo Alto Citing Culture Clash

Palantir CEO Alex Karp told "Axios on HBO" he wanted to make the move amid Silicon Valley's "increasing intolerance and monoculture."

Facebook Employees Stage Virtual Walkout: Report

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is facing the biggest challenge to his leadership since founding the company 15 years ago.

Walgreen's To Shutter Palo Alto's University Ave. Store In June

The store closure is part of a cost-cutting measure nationwide and employees at the downtown location will be transferred to other stores.

3 Palo Alto Restaurants Get $100K Gifts From Mark Zuckerberg

The Facebook CEO and his wife, Priscilla Chan, said they hoped the gifts would help keep some of their favorite restaurants afloat.

Tesla's Elon Musk Threatens To Bolt If State Won’t Let Him Reopen

The Tesla CEO said on Twitter he’ll move production out of state if Alameda County won’t allow him to reopen plant.

Palo Alto Local Business Guide: What’s Open or Closed in Town

We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.

Palo Alto Businesses: Open or Closed? Let Your Customers Know

We're publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for Walnut Creek businesses. Here's how to get listed.

Google, Facebook Cancel Conferences Amid Coronavirus Fears

Tech companies including Google and Facebook canceled conferences due to concerns about the coronavirus, which is spreading in the Bay Area.

Another Retail Chain Closing All Calif. Stores: Report

The chain currently has dozens of California locations and will reportedly be closing all of its stores.

Peet's Coffee Closing Palo Alto Shop, 2 Others On Peninsula

The shops will close their doors within the next week.