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The rise of remote work: how to create a home office space in your rental property
The rise of remote work: how to create a home office space in your rental property The rise of remote work has significantly impacted how people live and work. As more companies adopt flexible work policies, many renters seek properties accommodating a comfortable home office space. As more companies adopt flexible work policies, many renters…
Read MoreTrail Friends of Stevens Creek Trail Completes Stream Restoration Project
Friends of Stevens Creek Trail Completes Stream Restoration Project Removal of a barrier to fish passage in Stevens Creek in Cuperitno Steelhead and other fish species will now find it easier to pass through the section of Stevens Creek that runs by the Deep Cliff Golf Course in Cupertino. On October 24, 2022, contractors working…
Read MoreEmbrace Your Personal Brand
When you hear the word “brand,” what comes to mind? Your favorite mobile device? Soft drink? Car? Do you immediately want to “taste the rainbow” or “think different” or “just do it”?* Do you think “big business” and creative marketing? Why don’t you think about individuals? Why don’t you think about yourself? Our…
Read MoreThe Most In-Demand Skills for 2023
The Most In-Demand Skills for 2023 The 10 most in-demand skills globally and the 10 most in-demand hard skills for 2023 “Despite fears of an economic downturn and almost daily news of large-scale layoffs, the talent market is still extremely competitive. In the United States, there are 1.9 open jobs for every unemployed job seeker, giving candidates…
Read MorePG&E Customers to Receive Over $55 Million in Bill Credits Through New Incentive Program
PG&E Customers to Receive Over $55 Million in Bill Credits Through New Incentive Program “At a time when higher natural gas prices are driving up energy costs, the new ‘Power Saver Rewards Program’ is providing over $55 million in bill credits to participating Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers. PG&E thanks its customers for their…
Read MoreSpilling the Tea: How Local Start-Up Cruz Kombucha became a growing and thriving local brand
Spilling the Tea: How Local Start-Up Cruz Kombucha became a growing and thriving local brand It all started with a visit to a kombucha bar on Maui. The kombucha was light & refreshing. There was a sense of connection and community that created a very special experience. That feeling stuck with me. I couldn’t stop…
Read MoreHomestead FBLA Club Wins 1st Place
Homestead FBLA Club Wins 1st Place Future Business Leaders of America Homestead High School Chapter Places First at National Championship Business acumen is inculcated early in some area schools. In Cupertino, for instance, the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter at Homestead High School placed first overall at the 21st national championship in Chicago…
Read MoreNew Protected Class For Cannabis Users
New Protected Class For Cannabis Users Employer Alert: Changes To The Laws In 2024 There are new cannabis-use rights for California employees on the horizon. On September 18th, Governor Newsom signed AB 2188, which prohibits employers from discriminating against a person based on their off-duty cannabis use. While California employers have long had the option…
Read MoreLaundry To Landscape: Watering With Greywater
How Used Household Water Can Sustain Your Landscape Drought has become the “new normal” in California. Currently, the National Integrated Drought Information System categorizes 97.5% of state land as being in “severe drought” (D2) or worse. Further, global climate change is causing dry periods (and other extreme weather) to become more frequent at an astonishing…
Read MoreCaltrain Debuts New Electric Trains
Caltrain Debuts New Electric Trains 09/24/2022 Editor’s Note: Photos available here Caltrain Debuts its New Electric Trains The new state-of-the-art vehicles will be put into service in 2024 Caltrain representatives were joined by federal, state, regional, local officials and community members today to celebrate the first public viewing of the agency’s new electric train cars.…
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