Publishers who own the IP to titles can claim copyright to the gameplays. Since it is basically free promotion for their games, it's against their best interest. Hence, you see them offering their blessing and support to YouTubers.
Regardless of who's fault it was, it's a terrible tragedy and a sad loss (especially for her little one). Prayers for her family and her loved ones. RIP Joy Covey.
While the crowds were huger than I've ever seen, I agree with you on the talks. It was refreshing to hearing from Ben Horowitz. Ron Conway, a living legend IMO, provides fascinating stories of tech giants (the part about Sergey and Larry feeling doubtful of ever getting to be successful as Sean Fanning was cool to hear). Finally, I really enjoyed hearing insights from Jessica, who interfaces with all these YC founders.
not only that, public transportation ends before midnight/1am in the majority of places - one of my biggest gripes. Getaround and Wheelz are ride sharing options.
While San Jose pales in comparison to San Francisco, as a Bay Area native I've always enjoyed Santana Row, some parts of downtown (near 1st Street) and some of the outskirt cities like Campbell and Los Gatos. The only thing about the South Bay is that since everything is so spread apart, cab/uber rides are a bit pricier than SF.
If you're in town for Startup School, I highly recommend journeying up to SF afterward.