As tech giants lay off scores of workers amid a sectorwide downturn, employees who once considered the Silicon Valley companies a safe long-term bet are reconsidering their allegiances.
Jaimie Ding
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Black Friday brings out inflation-scarred shoppers scouring for bargains
Black Friday crowds were expected to be bigger this year as shoppers hunt for deals. But holiday spending could be muted as consumers struggle with inflation.
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For Patagonia’s founder, activism has been a lifetime’s work
Yvon Chouinard has always said Patagonia’s mission was to protect nature. In donating his shares to a trust and a nonprofit, he ensures his life’s work will continue.
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California’s water conservation has been a bust so far. Will drought restrictions work?
Some Californians received a test of the earthquake early-warning system seven hours before the appointed time, waking…
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Trucker convoy protesting COVID mandates planning a return to California
The ‘People’s Convoy’ truckers say they’re pulling up stakes in Maryland and returning to California to protest COVID-19 bills.
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Gas prices are soaring in California. Here’s how to find the cheapest gas near you
From online services to paying with cash, here are some ways to save at the pump with the average gallon of gas in Santa Cruz County going for $5.26.
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Why are rapid tests for COVID-19 in such short supply?
Government officials and private companies failed to anticipate the spike in demand for rapid COVID-19 antigen tests, but they are scrambling to close the gap.
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Omicron plays havoc with return-to-office plans
As the new variant spreads, businesses across California are rethinking timelines for bringing workers back into the office and scrambling to cope with lost productivity.