Technology and the Internet
Two more county-based technology firms whose stock has soared recently are Silicon Systems (SLCN-OTC) and Western Digital (WDC-ASE).
Dec. 20, 1987
Business
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May 23, 1990
The unemployment rolls in Orange County continue to grow as two local companies announced Monday the layoffs of about 280 local workers.
Feb. 5, 1991
Western Digital Corp., a financially struggling computer products company, said Thursday that it lost $10.8 million during the third quarter on lower sales.
April 26, 1991
Roger W. Johnson believes in corporate togetherness.
June 17, 1990
* Peter H. Emery has been appointed vice president of materials for Western Digital Corp.’
Sept. 14, 1995
A Western Digital Corp. official said Thursday that its profits will be lower than expected for the quarter that ends Dec. 31, and confirmed that 60 people have been laid off at its corporate offices.
Nov. 16, 1990
As the last phase of its plan to reduce its total work force by 12%, Irvine-based Western Digital plans to eliminate 200 of its 2,700 permanent jobs in Irvine and terminate 90 contract workers there by the end of March, the company announced Monday.
Jan. 10, 1989
Entertainment & Arts
When Roger Johnson plans an evening of cultural entertainment, his first choice is likely to be an opera, although ballet and choral performances also figure in his list of favorites.
Nov. 21, 1988