San Francisco Bay Area

Wallbox and Bidirectional Energy Awarded Funding from the California Energy Commission

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Residential Building & Real Estate, Building Systems, Semiconductor, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Automotive Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Construction & Property, Energy, Manufacturing, Technology, EV, Electric Vehicles, Other Technology, Automotive, Software, Other Energy, WBX, Solar energy, Transport, EVS, UL (safety organization), Bidirectional, COIL, CEC, Carbon, VPP, Kia, San Francisco Bay Area, Brake, Demand, Renewable energy

Wallbox (NYSE:WBX), a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, and Bidirectional Energy , a bidirectional EV energy management startup, today announced Phase 1 of their Bidirectional Residential V2X Demonstration Project had been awarded $2.2M in funding from the California Energy Commission ( CEC) REDWDS grant .

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  • Wallbox (NYSE:WBX), a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, and Bidirectional Energy , a bidirectional EV energy management startup, today announced Phase 1 of their Bidirectional Residential V2X Demonstration Project had been awarded $2.2M in funding from the California Energy Commission ( CEC) REDWDS grant .
  • The project will install and operate Wallbox’s bidirectional charger, Quasar 2, in 120 residential locations across California.
  • The bidirectional chargers will be managed by Bidirectional Energy’s virtual power plant (VPP) platform to provide home energy backup, utility bill reduction, and additional financial rewards.
  • Bidirectional Energy and Wallbox estimate that Quasar 2 together with the Bidirectional Energy VPP platform can potentially earn users over $1,000* every year when combined with utility Demand Response programs and time-of-use utility rates.

Journey Strategic Wealth Adds Former Carson Team in Minneapolis, Adding $160 Million

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Professional Services, Small Business, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Accounting, Partnership, Public, RIA, San Francisco Bay Area, Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Financial adviser

Kerry Meath-Sinkin and Robert Meath of Meath Wealth Advisors have joined Journey Strategic Wealth (“Journey), a national RIA for independent advisors.

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  • Kerry Meath-Sinkin and Robert Meath of Meath Wealth Advisors have joined Journey Strategic Wealth (“Journey), a national RIA for independent advisors.
  • Meath Wealth Advisors was founded by veteran advisor and Kerry’s father, Robert Meath.
  • The move from Carson to Journey represents a new phase in the practice’s evolution according to Meath-Sinkin: “We are laser focused on building the financial planning firm of the future.
  • President of Journey, Penny Phillips, expressed her enthusiasm for the strategic move: "Kerry represents everything that Journey stands for.

The Marriott Vacation Clubs™ Announces Expanding City Collection With New Waikiki Property Now Open for Booking

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Vacation, Lodging, Construction & Property, Destinations, Travel, Tourist Attractions, Bryant Park, Culture, Learning, Walking, VAC, The Custom House, Marriott Vacation Club, Museum, Clock Tower, Mayflower, Ghirardelli Square, City, History, Transport, Midtown Manhattan, Balboa Park, Loyalty, PIER, Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, Collection, Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Ocean Drive, Heart, Restaurant, San Francisco Bay Area, Multimedia, Member, Custom House, Hotel

With that in mind, today the company announces The Marriott Vacation Clubs City Collection .

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  • With that in mind, today the company announces The Marriott Vacation Clubs City Collection .
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    As part of the City Collection’s growing portfolio, Marriott Vacation Club® expects to open a seven-story vacation ownership property in Waikiki later this year.
  • Each City Collection property has a City Insider on-site to help maximize an Owner’s, Member’s or guest’s experience.
  • To learn more about The Marriott Vacation Clubs City Collection or to book a reservation, please visit www.MarriottVacationClubs.com .

UNITE HERE: Contracted Food Service Workers at Meta Struggle to Afford Housing and Food Despite Meta’s Surging Profits

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Technology, Men, Retail, Labor, Consumer, Metaverse, Public Policy, Government, Restaurant, Bar, Other Consumer, Communications, Women, Social Activism, State, Local, Food, Beverage, Diabetes, Woman, Compass, Business manager, Insulin, Gender identity, Sodexo, Civil and political rights, Flagship, City, Housing, San Francisco Bay Area, Family, UNITE, Airline

According to a new UNITE HERE report, contracted food service workers working in Meta cafeterias nationwide struggle to afford basics like rent and food.

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  • According to a new UNITE HERE report, contracted food service workers working in Meta cafeterias nationwide struggle to afford basics like rent and food.
  • In the report, “ Food Service Workers at Meta Need A Raise ,” employees of the company’s food service contractors, Flagship and Yarzin Sella, say the aftermath of skyrocketing inflation has left them living paycheck to paycheck, late on rent, and skipping meals.
  • 55% lacked money to cover food for themselves or their household; 33% reported they skipped meals because they didn’t have money to buy food.
  • We need to pay the rent, we need to be able to survive.”
    1 Meta 10-K for 2023, p. 90. https://www.sec.gov/ixviewer/ix.html?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001326801...

Statsig Leads the Charge as Underdog Providers Transform the Product Building Landscape

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Data Management, Technology, Software, Metaverse, Networks, Internet, Engineering, Amplitude, Microsoft, Multimedia, San Francisco Bay Area, Renewable energy

In a bold move, Statsig is making a big commitment to cut customers' bills, and reduce prices for basic development tools.

Key Points: 
  • In a bold move, Statsig is making a big commitment to cut customers' bills, and reduce prices for basic development tools.
  • "The current players have controlled the market, and the market price, for too long," said Vijaye Raji, CEO of Statsig.
  • Statsig is inviting product builders and engineers to experience the difference firsthand in their forever-free edition that doesn’t stop at feature flags.
  • Their platform scales with you; Statsig doesn’t charge for seats, they offer world-class experimentation, and integrated product analytics.

Eclipse Labs Announces $50M Series A Funding co-led by Placeholder and Hack VC

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Eclipse Labs , a software firm contributing to the development of the first Ethereum layer-2 using the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), has raised $50M of Series A funding co-led by Placeholder and Hack VC, bringing the total capital raised to $65M.

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  • Eclipse Labs , a software firm contributing to the development of the first Ethereum layer-2 using the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), has raised $50M of Series A funding co-led by Placeholder and Hack VC, bringing the total capital raised to $65M.
  • "Eclipse is built to be Ethereum's fastest layer-2, leveraging the best pieces of the modular stack available today," said Neel Somani, Founder of Eclipse Labs.
  • Eclipse integrates the high-performance SVM with the deep pools of liquidity on Ethereum, while maintaining the hard constraint of verifiability."
  • Eclipse Labs intends on sponsoring hackathons and accelerators, in addition to community-building events targeted toward users who interact with Eclipse Mainnet.

Drake's Brewing Co. Presents the Last Hopocalypse Day: The Ultimate End-of-the-World Celebration

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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SAN LEANDRO, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Drake's Brewing Co., an award-winning craft brewery based in San Leandro, is proud to announce the return of its annual Hopocalypse Day, a one-of-a-kind beer celebration, commemorating the end of the world with bold brews, epic beats, and apocalyptic fun.

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  • Drake's Brewing is hosting its last Hopocalypse Day, themed around artificial intelligence taking over, featuring futuristic elements and the exclusive release of Hopocalypse Black Label Triple IPA.
  • "People come from all over the Bay Area to get Hopocalypse Black Label.
  • -Miguel Ceja, Head Brewer at Drake's Brewing
    For our last Hopocalypse Day, the theme will be about artificial intelligence taking over.
  • Hopocalypse Day features the exclusive release of Hopocalypse Black Label, a triple IPA that boasts a whopping 11% ABV and 100+ IBUs.

El Camino Health Recognized Among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2024

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Online, Hospital, Medicine, BBC, Patient, Safety, Patient safety, Newsweek, San Francisco Bay Area, Nursing, Physician

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third year in a row, El Camino Health has been recognized as one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third year in a row, El Camino Health has been recognized as one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.
  • "El Camino Health is consistently recognized for providing world-class care because of the passion of our physicians, nurses, and clinical staff who always put safety first to achieve the highest-quality results for our patients," said Dan Woods, chief executive officer of El Camino Health.
  • Among all hospitals in the United States, El Camino Health improved 11 spots from last year, moving up from 95 in 2023 to 84 in 2024.
  • For more information about El Camino Health's ranking on the World's Best Hospitals list, click here .

Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) Partners with Rube Goldberg, Inc. to Launch Unique Summer Camps Across the U.S.

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Physics, Machine learning, Education, Learning, Rube Goldberg machine, Parent, Partnership, SAN, Ageing, Knowledge, Engineering, Student, STEM, Imagination, Creativity, Curriculum, San Francisco Bay Area, Tourism

This innovative program is designed to blend the thrill of summer adventure with enriching educational experiences, focusing on STEM, Arts, and Sports.

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  • This innovative program is designed to blend the thrill of summer adventure with enriching educational experiences, focusing on STEM, Arts, and Sports.
  • Brains & Motion Education, known for its mission to prepare the next generation for the future through year-round enrichment, will integrate Rube Goldberg Machines into its curriculum.
  • The camps will be taught by top-tier professional instructors and coaches, ensuring a summer filled with excitement, knowledge, and new friendships.
  • For more information about the summer camps and to view a full list of offerings, please visit www.brains-and-motion.com or contact Brains & Motion Education at 1-877-202-1554.

Alaska Airlines deepens commitment to Bay Area with new nonstop service between Santa Rosa/Sonoma County and Las Vegas

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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SEATTLE, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is deepening its commitment to the San Francisco Bay Area with convenient, nonstop service between California's wine country and Las Vegas beginning this fall. The daily, year-round flight, which starts Oct. 1, is now the seventh nonstop destination from Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport.

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  • As the largest carrier at Sonoma County Airport since 2007, we're now offering service to seven nonstop destinations
    SEATTLE, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is deepening its commitment to the San Francisco Bay Area with convenient, nonstop service between California's wine country and Las Vegas beginning this fall.
  • The daily, year-round flight, which starts Oct. 1, is now the seventh nonstop destination from Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport.
  • By this fall, Alaska will operate 13 peak day departures, including nonstop service to Los Angeles, Burbank, Orange County, Seattle, Portland, San Diego and now Las Vegas.
  • "We are excited to welcome Alaska Airlines' newest nonstop service from Sonoma County to Las Vegas this fall."