Unilever, Sears, Danisco, Time Warner, True North: Intellectual Property
Unilever NV , the worlds second- biggest consumer goods maker, and Syngenta AG are challenging the validity of European patents on breeding processes for tomatoes and broccoli at a hearing that attracted about 150 demonstrators.
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state, regionSAP extends $5.8B Sybase offer German business software maker SAP said Monday that it has extended its $5.
Cops and Courts: July 8, 2010
Capitola Motorcyclist hits patron outside bar The California Highway Patrol is investigating an accident that involved a motorcyclist crashing his Harley-Davidson into a patron outside Carl's Corner Pocket on Portola Drive.
Poizner's Poser Prose
Venture capitalist and former California gubernatorial candidate's account of his time spent teaching at a public high school has stirred controversy.
Putnam: High-speed rail would close Burlingame dealerships
Adding tracks could take away property, 'put us out of business,' Putnam says
Silicon Valley Leadership Group Receives First Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrids for U.S. Demonstration Program
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 15 -- Today, Silicon Valley Leadership Group will receive three Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHV) as Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) launches its U.S. plug-in demonstration program. The Leadership Group is the first demonstration program partner to receive vehicles.
Drivers can pay to solo on I-680 express lane
Toll lanes will premiere in the Bay Area on Sept. 20 at the Sunol Grade, offering solo drivers the opportunity to buy their way into the carpool lane and around traffic tie-ups. Alameda County transportation officials announced the opening date Wednesday and... San Francisco Bay Area - Alameda County California - California - High-occupancy vehicle lane - Traffic
Biz Break: Apple's iPhone 4: 4 thumbs up (but thumbs down for AT&T)
Today: Reviewers praise Apple's new iPhone 4, but ding AT&T's network. Plus: Apple's white iPhone won't be available until late next month. Verizon and Motorola will begin selling the Droid X, which runs Google's Android operating system, next month.