The Last Days of NUMMI
Layoffs have begun at the New United Motor Manufacturing (NUMMI) plant in Fremont. Workers in the body shop unit that makes Toyota Tacomas got their last paychecks yesterday morning. Our series on manufacturing in California, "Shifting Gears" continues today with a trip to the Country Way restaurant, where workers gathered for a farewell breakfast.
Renewable Energy Conference Brings Hope and Skepticism
California has set some ambitious goals for renewable energies: to make them one-third of the total energy pie within 10 years. This week, some of the top thinkers in that arena gathered to brainstorm how to get there. One thing they agree on: it won't be easy.