As the region and the nation plot a clean energy transition, some advocates are asking whether these high profile incidents are the last gasps of a dying industry that will try to reap as many profits as possible before they are gone.
Before quitting computer-circuit giant Microchip Technology rejoining at their new company in the Bay Area, Cang Nguyen of San Jose and Jerry Chang of Union City "surreptitiously stole" electronic devices and proprietary information from Microchip, lawsuit claims.
A paramedic shortage has led to longer ambulance wait times throughout Santa Clara County, with some striking delays throughout Gilroy and Morgan Hill. While county officials hunt for solutions, relief may be months away.
"There has to be a hammer," said Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper. "People just go in and take whatever they want because they know there's no accountability."