How to get your Driver’s License while under 18 (in California): A Complete Guide

Author; V. Iyengar, Silicon Valley Chapter Ages 15.5-17.5 While in this age group, you are considered a minor and must go through the provisional licensing process.  Step 1: Complete the Driver’s Education Requirement You must complete a DMV-approved driver’s education course (online, in-person, or at school), which will teach you information like the rules of the road, vehicle maintenance, car controls, etc. You must complete … Continue reading How to get your Driver’s License while under 18 (in California): A Complete Guide

The Bay Area in Photos: Alviso Marina County Park

Author/Photographer: G. Li, Silicon Valley Chapter A beautiful 20.6-acre bayside park and gateway to the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Characteristic of this location are the pink salt ponds and marshes. The park’s pathways, boardwalks, and trails surround the wildlife refuge, and give a breathtaking view of the area. You can view a variety of animals native to the San Francisco Bay … Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Alviso Marina County Park

August 20th: National Radio Day

Author: G. Li, Silicon Valley Chapter In honor of National Radio Day, on August 20th, I will be reviewing two radios local to the San Francisco Bay Area: 99.7 NOW and 96.5 KOIT.  99.7 NOW – Overall, a great choice if you’re craving the pop hits of present day. It gives you a steady supply of recently popular music, which is good if you want … Continue reading August 20th: National Radio Day

Small Business Spotlight: Sulbing

Author: G. Li 📍Santa Clara, California Tucked in a plaza near El Camino Real, Sulbing is known for its bingsu and Korean delicacies. Bingsu is a popular Korean shaved ice dessert made from frozen ice shavings and usually topped with sweet ingredients like condensed milk and fresh fruit. This past weekend, I had the pleasure of heading to this location and tasting some of their … Continue reading Small Business Spotlight: Sulbing

Jane Street Accused of Market Manipulation by India Following Years of Arbitrage

N. Sava, Staff Writer📍 Silicon Valley, USA When does clever financial trading turn into criminal market manipulation? This question is at the forefront of the ongoing conflict between India’s Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) and Jane Street Capital, a proprietary quantitative trading firm. The heart of the dispute centers around Jane Street’s participation in the Indian stock market from January 1, 2023 to March 31, … Continue reading Jane Street Accused of Market Manipulation by India Following Years of Arbitrage

San Jose Jazz Summer Festival: ’25

San Jose Jazz Summer Festival: ’25 V.Iyengar, Editor-in-Chief📍 Silicon Valley, USA The August 8th-10th weekend saw the beginning and end of the 35th edition of the San Jose Summer Jazz Festival.  This event, founded in 1986 by San Jose Jazz, has grown to become a vital part of the artistic and cultural scene of San Jose, showcasing some incredible musical talent. Read about some of … Continue reading San Jose Jazz Summer Festival: ’25

Iguanas Home Of The Burritozilla Closes after 32 Years

We Love You, Iguanas Home Of The Burritozilla G. Li, Editor-in-Chief📍 Silicon Valley, USA On Sunday, July 27th, Iguanas Home of the Burritozilla had its final day of service. This ends 32 years of dedicated work in our community, touching the hearts of countless, including mine, living in the San Francisco Bay Area.  The closing was announced a few weeks prior in a post on … Continue reading Iguanas Home Of The Burritozilla Closes after 32 Years

AI Translation Technology in Police Body-cams

AI Translation Technology in Police Body-cams V.Iyengar, Editor-in-Chief📍 Silicon Valley, USA Police officer bodycams of the City of Campbell will now be equipped with Artificial Intelligence that translates conversations in real time during traffic stops. The Campbell police department, the first police department in the South Bay to implement this technology, welcomes the integration of this technology into their daily jobs, and has described it … Continue reading AI Translation Technology in Police Body-cams

Interview w/ Nicole Meldahl, host of the Outside Lands Podcast (Part 2)

Interview w/ Nicole Meldahl, host of the Outside Lands Podcast (Part 2) G. Li, Editor-in-Chief, V.Iyengar, Editor-in-Chief📍 Silicon Valley, USA Nicole Meldahl is the Executive Director of the Western Neighborhoods Project and the host of the Outside Lands Podcast. She is an accomplished archivist and historian, and works with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and as a freelance historian and contract archivist. In this … Continue reading Interview w/ Nicole Meldahl, host of the Outside Lands Podcast (Part 2)

Interview w/ Nicole Meldahl, host of the Outside Lands Podcast (Part 1)

Interview w/ Nicole Meldahl, host of the Outside Lands Podcast (Part 1) G. Li, Editor-in-Chief, V.Iyengar, Editor-in-Chief📍 Silicon Valley, USA Nicole Meldahl is the Executive Director of the Western Neighborhoods Project and the host of the Outside Lands Podcast. She is an accomplished archivist and historian, and works with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and as a freelance historian and contract archivist. In this … Continue reading Interview w/ Nicole Meldahl, host of the Outside Lands Podcast (Part 1)