An EMT now working with the SJFD videoed how he used his ambulance while on duty to get dates.Though he did that while working privately for AMR, now the SJFD has to figure out how to deal with him, especially now that a DVD of his exploits is making the rounds.Does the SJFD hae enough trust in him to ensure that he fulfills his duties when they conflict with his “duties”?
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While many companies want a piece of Groupon, only a handful can afford to buy it. Did Google make a bid? The discount coupon company’s value is set at $1 billion at least, and it brings in $50 million a month in revenues. Yahoo reportedly offered $2-3 billion for it, and only a handful of other companies can afford the sticker price.
Luck plays the biggest in Big Game; Stanford soccer one win away from College Cup; Graham’s game-winner lifts Spartans; Sharks continue to struggle; SJSU football blown out.
ET Water Systems Inc., which manufactures smart irrigation controllers and other water management tools, recently announced that it is moving its entire production and assembly line to San Jose in order to ensure quality control, expedite the development of new products, and avoid tariffs and duties.
A three-year criminal and civil investigation by federal authorities has reportedly discovered a large number of insider trading rings, which took in millions of dollars in profits. Two of the companies reportedly under investigation are Advanced Micro Devices of Sunnyvale and Primary Global Research of Mountain View.
An 18-wheeler packed with rats pulled up to a storage facility in San Jose this weekend to unload its cargo. The rodents, which were found in the home of an animal hoarder in LA, will be kept in quarantine until December 5. After that, Animal Services will start finding new homes for the cuddly vermin.
The the Student Union building at SJSU is undergoing a $90 million makeover, which will include a new wing. Other features include retrofitting, a print shop, computer center, food court, and coffee shop.The school emphasizes that funding for the makeover does not come from sources that could be used for academic purposes.
Two parents at Baldwin Elementary School are charged with embezzling $30,000 from funds raised to support the school. The money, raised from book fairs, a walkathon and other sources, was intended for school counselors and a handwriting programs for kindergarteners. They allegedly used it instead at Old Navy and for Netflix.
By moving ahead with a new stadium, Oakland is fighting back against efforts to move the A’s to San Jose. The city is proceeding with an environmental impact report and Mayor-Elect Jean Quan is on record supporting the use of redevelopment money to move ahead with the project. The proposed new stadium will be named Victory Court.
City staff is suggesting that the city adopt a new ordinance which would require a license to sell cigarettes, similar to the license store owners require to sell alcohol. The license would cost about $450. First however, they will have to overcome the opposition from cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris among others.
