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This Week in San Jose (January 1st)

This Week in San Jose (January 1st)

Here are the latest news stories and upcoming events in San Jose.

Matthew Larsen
January 01, 2024

Welcome to The San Jose Newsletter!

In today’s edition:

San Jose Sharks game recap
Budget deficit reduction
A deep dive into the life of Robert Noyce
And more…

Quote of the Week

“The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.”

— Oliver Wendell Holmes

Trivia

Here is your trivia question of the week. The answer will be shown in next week’s newsletter. Which do you think it is? No cheating!

One of San Jose’s most visited parks, this urban oasis is known for its Japanese Friendship Garden and a variety of outdoor activities. What is the name of this park?

A) Alum Rock Park

B) Kelley Park

C) Guadalupe River Park

D) Overfelt Gardens

News

💼 Business

Santa Clara Budget Deficit Reduction: Santa Clara significantly reduced its budget deficit from $27 million to about $9 million. However, city officials emphasized the need for new tax strategies to sustain this downward trend and rebuild the city's finances.

Economic Disparities in Silicon Valley: A new video and podcast project titled "Dying to Stay Here" was launched to bring attention to the staggering economic disparities affecting African Americans in Santa Clara County.

🏒 Sports

Avalanche vs. Sharks: The Colorado Avalanche handed the San Jose Sharks their eighth consecutive loss with a 3-1 win. Valeri Nichushkin scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period, contributing to the Sharks' ongoing losing streak.

Sharks' 10-Game Losing Streak: The San Jose Sharks experienced their second double-digit losing streak of the season after a 2-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. This marks the second time in the franchise's history that the Sharks have had two separate double-digit slumps in one campaign.

Famous People In San Jose History

Robert Noyce: 1927-1990

Early Life and Education (1927-1949)

Robert Noyce, known as the "Mayor of Silicon Valley," was born on December 12, 1927, in Burlington, Iowa. He pursued his passion for physics and mathematics at Grinnell College and later received a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Co-founding Fairchild Semiconductor and Silicon Valley Rise (1957-1968)

Noyce's career in the semiconductor industry began in earnest when he co-founded Fairchild Semiconductor in 1957. Based in San Jose, Fairchild became a pioneering company in the Silicon Valley tech boom. Noyce's co-invention of the integrated circuit revolutionized the electronics industry.

Intel Corporation and Microprocessor Development (1968-1990)

In 1968, Noyce co-founded Intel Corporation in Santa Clara, near San Jose. Under his leadership, Intel developed the first commercially successful microprocessor. Noyce's vision and management style were instrumental in establishing Silicon Valley's culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Legacy and Influence in Technology (Post-1990)

Robert Noyce passed away on June 3, 1990. His contributions to the semiconductor industry and his role in the development of Silicon Valley are monumental. He is remembered as a visionary leader whose work laid the foundation for the modern computing era.

Key Achievements of Robert Noyce:

Co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel Corporation.
Co-inventor of the integrated circuit.
Key figure in the development of the microprocessor.
Instrumental in establishing Silicon Valley as a tech hub.
His work significantly impacted the global technology landscape.