Tree Trimmer Dies After Falling into Wood Chipper in Northern California
A tree trimmer was killed after he fell into a wood chipper in Menlo Park, California, on Tuesday, according to police.
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Police: Facebook Employee Dead After Jumping from Company Building
A Facebook employee reportedly died by suicide after leaping off the company’s headquarters building in Menlo Park, California, on Thursday.
Report: Two Facebook Employees Possibly Exposed to Toxic Sarin
Two Facebook staff members were possibly exposed to sarin — a highly toxic agent — at the technology giant’s Menlo Park mailing facility on Monday, according to a report.
All Clear After Facebook Headquarters Evacuated Over Bomb Threat
Police gave the all-clear at Facebook’s head office in Menlo Park, California, after a suspicious package was ruled safe around 8 p.m. local time.
Silicon Valley Rent Skyrockets as Property Companies Purchase Locations Near Facebook
According to a new report, rent increases in Silicon Valley are pricing some residents out of their own homes.
Company Town: Facebook, Google Creating Planned Communities in California with Homes, Bridges, Stores
Facebook and Google are both moving into the creation of real-life communities, complete with houses for employees, parks, bridges, and even stores.
Facebook Employee Forced to Live Out of Her Car Due to High Silicon Valley Rent
A Facebook contractor is living out of her car because she says she cannot afford the high rents in Silicon Valley, where Facebook’s headquarters is located.
Facebook Plans to Build ‘Social Housing’ Village in Silicon Valley
Social media company Facebook has announced plans to develop 1500 apartments as part of a “social housing” project in Silicon Valley.
Google to Build Housing to Help Deal with Bay Area’s Rent Crisis
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is planning to build 330 units of housing near its headquarters in what is seen as a response to the housing and rental crisis that has beleaguered Bay Area residents who are seeking more affordable, and often dangerous, alternatives to traditional living accommodations.
Steeped in Conservative Controversy, Facebook Pushes California Voter Registration
Nearly 200,000 online voter registration applications were completed on California’s Secretary of State website in two days during Facebook’s blast promoting registration in the state.
Sparkling Drag Queens Descend Upon Facebook HQ to Protest ID Policy
The same day that former Olympian Bruce Jenner made his world debut as “Caitlyn,” a group of drag queens from San Francisco–decked out in dresses, wigs and sparkling makeup–made their way to Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park to protest against the tech giant’s rule requiring users to prove their true identities.
