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Balance Sheet Components (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) |  | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Jul. 22, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Feb. 28, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Jan. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Balance Sheet Components [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Receivable from existing landlord |  | $ 2,437,000 |  | $ 2,437,000 |  | $ 5,000,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |  | 6,501,000 |  | 6,501,000 |  | 9,978,000
Other long-term assets |  | 219,000 |  | 219,000 |  | 9,813,000
O’Brien Lease Agreement [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance Sheet Components [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |  | 2,200,000 |  | $ 2,200,000 |  | 2,200,000
Other long-term assets |  |  |  |  |  | $ 9,600,000
Lease term | 132 months |  |  | 11 years |  |
Expected improvement allowance | $ 12,600,000 |  |  |  |  |
Tenant improvements |  | 28,900,000 |  | $ 28,900,000 |  |
Third Lease Amendment Agreement [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance Sheet Components [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Lease incentive receivable, noncurrent |  |  |  |  | $ 65,000 |
Landlord periodic payment received |  | 1,583,000 | $ 1,045,000 |  |  |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |  | $ 2,437,000 |  | $ 2,437,000 |  |
Increase in receivable from Existing Landlord |  |  |  |  | $ 65,000 |

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