With companies like Apple and Google in the region, the Silicon Valley is the innovation capital of the Golden State. But, the recession did some damage even to this area’s economy, slashing 100,000 jobs during the downturn starting in 2008. While not like the boom times of 90’s, the Valley is on a slow mend and has added 42,000 jobs. California Forward‘s Cheryl Getuiza gives an overview in this video report, leading up to the Silicon Valley Regional Economic Forum on March 30.
