DUBLIN, CA — TriNet, a provider of human resources solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) has completed a deal to acquire Zenefits, an SaaS-based human capital management (HCM) solution purpose-built for SMBs , from private equity firm Francisco Partners. Zenefits is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of TriNet and will be known as TriNet Zenefits. The […]
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Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure at Starbucks
Palo Alto Police have arrested a man after he was witnessed committing a lewd act inside a downtown Palo Alto coffee shop this month. On Thursday, February 3, 2022, at about 5:23 p.m., the police dispatch center received a call from staff at the Starbucks at 376 University Avenue reporting that a customer had been […]
Alaska Airlines Unveils Subscription Pass for California Fliers
Alaska Airlines, the Seattle-based airline that is the only major airline headquartered on the West Coast, is launching a subscription flight pass for flights in California and three Southwestern cities. The subscription service is called Flight Pass, which allows members to fly up to 24 roundtrip flights a year to the most popular routes within […]
Google Launches $100 Million Career Certificates Fund
MOUNTAIN VIEW — Google CEO Sundar Pichai and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo together announced the launch of a $100 million Google Career Certificates Fund. Through its support of Social Finance, the Fund aims to drive $1 billion in aggregate wage gains for more than 20,000 Americans through the Certificates, which equip people with job-ready skills in fields like […]
Two Shoplifters at Victoria’s Secret in Stanford Arrested
PALT ALTO – A prompt call from a Victoria’s Secret store at Stanford Shopping Center led to the arrest of two organized retail theft suspects from Southern California. Police recovered more than $18,000 worth of suspected stolen property from multiple retailers. The suspects were both booked into jail. On Thursday, February 10, 2022, at about 6:43 […]
San Jose Man Charged With String of ATM Burglaries
A San Jose man has been charged with 20 commercial burglaries, in which he and accomplices often used a saw to break into and cart away entire cash-filled ATMs from businesses. Charles Edward Hastings has also been charged with committing multiple acts of felony vandalism in connection with the burglaries. These crimes occurred in six […]
Intel Buys Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 Billion
SANTA CLARA and MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel – Intel Corporation is buying Israeli-based Tower Semiconductor, a leading foundry for analog semiconductor solutions, for $53 per share in cash or about $5.4 billion. The acquisition significantly advances Intel’s IDM 2.0 strategy as the company further expands its manufacturing capacity, global footprint and technology portfolio to address unprecedented […]
Doordash Launches Flower Delivery on Valentine’s Day
DoorDash is officially launching flower delivery on Valentine’s Day. Now customers can send fresh, same-day delivery of flowers to loved ones. The company is partnering with more than 3,000 local and national florists across the country for on-demand delivery, making it easier for customers to discover and gift their favorite floral bouquets. This news follows […]
Security Robot Firm Knightscope Inks Deal With Allied Universal
MOUNTAIN VIEW. & SANTA ANA — Knightscope, a maker of security robots, has inked a strategic partnership with Allied Universal, a leading global security and facility services company with revenues at approximately $20 billion and more than 800,000 employees worldwide. Knightscope will provide its Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs) to the company’s U.S.-based customers to help […]
San Jose State Launches Checkout Free Store
SAN JOSE — Students at San Jose State University (SJSU) will now have one less excuse for being late to class. The SJSU Ginger Market has been transformed into an autonomous retail experience, enabling students, faculty, and staff to grab the items they want and go—without having to scan anything or wait in line to […]