Jonathan Weber

Keeping Twitter Here Presents a Rare Chance

San Francisco did something last week that most economists say cities should never do, but that most do all the ......
By Jonathan Weber    2/12/11 2:00 p.m. PST

Where's the Accountability for PG&E's Mistakes?

For Pacific Gas & Electric, 2010 was a horrendous year. One of its big gas lines exploded, killing eight people ......
By Jonathan Weber    2/05/11 2:00 p.m. PST

Few Californians Understand the State's Tax System. Fact.

Buried in a major new poll on Californians' attitudes toward government is a finding that explains many things: Only six ......
By Jonathan Weber    1/29/11 2:00 p.m. PST

For Vallejo, Bankruptcy Isn’t Exactly a Fresh Start

Vallejo, which delivered a wake-up call to municipalities around the country when it filed for bankruptcy protection in 2008, outlined ......
By Jonathan Weber    1/22/11 2:00 p.m. PST

Redevelopment Agencies Lie in Cost-Cutters' Sights

There are plenty of pat answers to the question of how California, with one of the world's most diverse and ......
By Jonathan Weber    1/15/11 2:00 p.m. PST

Some Good Signs Appear in Commercial Real Estate

The commercial property market is an interesting economic indicator, shedding light on the overall strength of a metro economy — ......
By Jonathan Weber    1/08/11 2:00 p.m. PST

6 Predictions for Silicon Valley in the Coming Year

By most measures, 2010 was a pretty good year in Silicon Valley, with a bubble-style frenzy around consumer-oriented social media ......
By Jonathan Weber    1/01/11 2:00 p.m. PST

For Bay Area Economy in 2011, Some Glimmers Amid the Gloom

Despite the season, it’s hard to be jolly about what lies ahead for the Bay Area economy. The recovery should ......
By Jonathan Weber    12/25/10 1:11 p.m. PST

Art of Deal Eludes Ellison In Cup Talks

Larry Ellison, the Oracle chief executive, has leveraged his skills as a dealmaker to become a dominant force in the ......
By Jonathan Weber    12/18/10 2:03 p.m. PST