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In Hindsight: Is there any hope for Silicon Valley's home, job ... - San Jose Mercury News border=

In Hindsight: Is there any hope for Silicon Valley's home, job … - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
As air travel declines, American Airlines has decided to cut its two daily flights from San Jose to Austin. That leaves two unhappy choices (we're not sure which is worse) for travelers working for Advanced Micro Devices, Applied Materials and other …

Sports Shorts: San Jose State football skipping Stanford - 1590 KLIV Silicon Valley News border=

Sports Shorts: San Jose State football skipping Stanford - 1590 KLIV Silicon Valley News

1590 KLIV Silicon Valley News, CA
Citing budget cutbacks, the Spartans will travel to Alabama to take on the Crimson Tide instead and be paid about $1 million — five times more than what Stanford would pay. The two teams will play this upcoming season and will resume the series in …

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American Airlines drops flights from San Jose to Southern California - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
By Steve Johnson An American Airlines aircraft prepares to land at Dallas Fort Worth International airport in Grapevine, Texas, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008. The parent of American Airlines says it earned a third-quarter profit thanks to selling an …
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Literary events - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
Author of "Tough Times, Great Travels: The Travel Detective's Guide to Hidden Deals, Unadvertised Bargains, and Great Experiences." 6 pm June 16. Historic Hoover Theater, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose. $12-$18. 800-847-7730, www.commonwealthclub.org. …

Travel briefs: Peter Greenberg, Statue of Liberty - Inside Bay Area border=

Travel briefs: Peter Greenberg, Statue of Liberty - Inside Bay Area

Inside Bay Area, CA
By Mercury News Staff and Wire Reports The Commonwealth Club-Silicon Valley will host travel expert Peter Greenberg in a Tuesday, June 16, session at the Historic Hoover Theater, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose. Greenberg, longtime travel editor of NBC's …

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Broadway shows coming back to San Jose - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
"Bringing Broadway shows to San Jose is part of our Green Vision, making it possible for residents to access great entertainment without having to travel to do so." Courting former American Musical Theatre patrons is a big part of Nederlander's …

'Bad Wig Bandit' gets 12 years for bank holdups - San Francisco Chronicle border=

'Bad Wig Bandit' gets 12 years for bank holdups - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle,  USA
A San Jose man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for robbing 10 Bay Area banks with the help of a friend who drove a getaway minivan in exchange for heroin, authorities said Thursday. Matthew Charles Dehn, 47, must also pay …
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San Jose pension trustees won't cap travel - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
By John Woolfolk San Jose pension trustees appeared unlikely Thursday to limit their travels despite a recent audit assailing overpriced and unnecessary trips. Sam Liccardo and Rose Herrera, city council members who sit on the board overseeing police …

Hollywood flick planned about San Jose's Winchester House - San Jose Mercury News border=

Hollywood flick planned about San Jose's Winchester House - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
"A major motion picture would be a major boost to our local economy and tourism industry by showcasing San Jose to a broader audience," says Dan Fenton, CEO of Team San Jose. "We welcome the chance to put San Jose on the big screen. …

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San Jose pension trustees itching to travel despite critical audit - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
By John Woolfolk Despite a city audit last year assailing San Jose pension officials for excessive travel expenses, some trustees are itching to hit the road again. David Bacigalupi, a retired policeman who chairs the seven-member board overseeing the …