Jury has been seated in the Theranos criminal trial
A jury of seven men and five women has been selected for the long-awaited criminal trial of Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO and founder of Theranos. The twelve jurors and
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California substance abuse program’s ex-CEO gets 7 years in jail for fraud
The CEO of a Long Beach substance abuse treatment program for youth was sentenced to seven years in prison on Thursday, Sept. 2, after pleading guilty to participating in an
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The reason why Covid-19 vaccine for children is taking longer than a vaccine for adults
Anxiety is high among parents as more kids head back to school without the protection of a Covid-19 vaccine for at least a few more months. Parents have a reason
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Elizabeth Holmes’ Fraud Trial Stretches Into Third Day of Jury Selection
Jury selection in the Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial stretched into a third day Thursday, and attorneys were expected to have their 12-person panel set before the Labor Day weekend break.
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Tesla leases entire office building in San Jose tech hub
Tesla has leased a big office building in north San Jose, a deal that widens the list of tech luminaries that have brightened the economy of that part of the
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California unemployment claims finally start to drop
California unemployment claims have finally started to decline, raising hopes that the statewide economy has begun to recuperate from coronavirus-linked ailments, although last week’s filings remain far worse than normal.
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Amazon won’t screen driver’s applicants for marijuana use thanks to shortage
The company is advising its delivery partners — the mom and pops that operate the ubiquitous blue Amazon vans — to prominently advertise that they don’t screen applicants for marijuana
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Santa Clara County Supes Approve Proposal for Trauma Recovery Center
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proposal to create a trauma recovery center for survivors of violent crimes and other traumatic events. The proposal also recommends
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Silicon Valley’s $250 million answer to the homelessness crisis?
With pandemic unemployment and eviction protections ending this month, the CEO of one of Silicon Valley’s biggest homeless services nonprofits is calling on corporate leaders to step up in a
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Due to a rise in Covid cases, Google delays return to office
Google is once again postponing a return to the office for most workers until mid-January, in addition to requiring all employees to be vaccinated once its sprawling campuses are fully
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