Archive for August 2021
Dropbox is shedding most of its space in Mission Bay
The company is seeking life sciences uses for the space — and it could find many takers, with the market for lab space as tight as ever.
Cleantech gets its green on
It wasn’t that long ago that green technology startups were about as popular in Silicon Valley as a three-piece suit. Welcome to the big-dollar days of Cleantech 2.0.
San Francisco and San Jose have plenty of tech job openings, but listings are growing slower than in Austin or New York
The Bay Area’s two biggest cities combined have more tech job openings than any place other than New York. But listings grew slower in the second quarter than elsewhere.
SFBT Tuesday Digest: Allbirds to nest on Nasdaq after IPO; SEC roils Robinhood
Meanwhile, a San Francisco-based startup making cultured chicken and vegan eggs plans to build a commercial facility in the Middle East to produce cell-based meat.
San Mateo measure seeking to relax restrictions on in-law units advances
San Mateo’s effort to update its Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations were sidetracked by the pandemic, but the city is now back to contemplating changes to current law.
5 things to know: Crave Hot Dogs & Barbecue looks for local sites
Here’s what you need to know today.
Palo Alto fintech Point raises big money to buy stakes in Americans’ home equity
The company’s business has already doubled this year and homeowners in forbearance could be the next wave of growth.
Caldor Fire threatens ski resorts as it drops into the Tahoe basin
Sierra at Tahoe ski resort appears to have survived Sunday night relatively unscathed as the Caldor Fire continued its march eastward, prompting evacuations in the southern Lake Tahoe basin.
Jurors who will decide Elizabeth Holmes’ fate get picked over next 2 days
The pool of 200 potential jurors was slashed last week, based on what they said in questionnaires. It’s expected to be cut to the final 12 jurors and five alternates over the next two days.
Two major California zoning bills land on Newsom’s desk
Two monumental but contentious state measures that would boost density in areas zoned for single-family housing are headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk, a small step in the long battle to build more housing in the state.