https://www.siliconvalley.com/2021/03/26/bay-area-powers-big-job-gains-february-south-bay-tech-economy-covid/ > The Bay Area powered to big job gains during February, led by a huge surge in the South Bay, an upswing that offers hope the region is poised to rebound from coronavirus-linked business shutdowns and massive layoffs. > The nine-county region in February posted its largest monthly gain in jobs since August, an indication that the slow easing of government restrictions may be allowing more businesses to open their operations and hire workers.