San Francisco Bay Area

ORACLE PARK TEAMSTERS UNANIMOUSLY RATIFY CONTRACT

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Monday, March 18, 2024

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 665 members at Oracle Park have voted unanimously to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement, protecting valets, cashiers, and traffic directors who provide essential services at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 665 members at Oracle Park have voted unanimously to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement, protecting valets, cashiers, and traffic directors who provide essential services at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.
"Local 665 is thrilled to have secured a new agreement for Oracle Park Teamsters that really knocks it out of the park," said Tony Delorio, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 665.
The groundbreaking contract includes a 5.5 percent annual wage increase for all classifications of workers, the elimination of tiered hourly wages, four additional holidays, employer contributions to the Teamsters 401(k), and improved working conditions.
Teamsters Local 665 represents 5,000 working members in nine counties in many diverse industries in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area.

School of Rock Targets San Francisco Bay Area for Music Education Franchise Expansion

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Friday, March 15, 2024

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education with over 360 schools across 15 global markets, is looking to expand its franchising opportunities in the San Francisco Bay Area, including the Fremont, Milpitas and Cupertino regions.

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- School of Rock , the leader in performance-based music education with over 360 schools across 15 global markets, is looking to expand its franchising opportunities in the San Francisco Bay Area, including the Fremont, Milpitas and Cupertino regions.
It's renowned for its music festivals and prestigious schools like the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and Berklee College of Music, making it the ideal location to extend new franchise ownership opportunities," said Stacey Ryan, COO of School of Rock.
The initial investment for a School of Rock franchise is approximately $395,800 – $537,400 including a $49,900 franchise fee.
For information on School of Rock franchise opportunities, visit schoolofrock.com/franchising/pr or register HERE to attend an upcoming School of Rock Franchising 101 webinar.

Edy's Grand Ice Cream Chooses Penetron to Waterproof Production Facility Concrete Structures

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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EAST SETAUKET, N.Y., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The newly expanded Edy's Grand Ice Cream production facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana, began operations in March 2024. PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline concrete waterproofing admixture, was specified to protect the plant's below-grade concrete structures from high groundwater levels.

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The newly expanded Edy's Grand Ice Cream production facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana, began operations in March 2024.
PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline concrete waterproofing admixture, was specified to protect the plant's below-grade concrete structures from high groundwater levels.
EAST SETAUKET, N.Y., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The newly expanded Edy's Grand Ice Cream production facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana, began operations in March 2024.
PENETRON ADMIX , a crystalline concrete waterproofing admixture, was specified to protect the plant's below-grade concrete structures from high groundwater levels.

PuroClean Franchise System Looks to Expand Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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TAMARAC, Fla., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PuroClean, one of the country's leading property restoration and remediation brands, is targeting San Francisco and surrounding communities as it continues its rapid expansion across the nation. The growing franchise system is looking to capitalize on its ongoing success by securing franchise owners who will fulfill their mission of unparalleled customer service and quality work within the San Francisco Bay area.

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The growing franchise system is looking to capitalize on its ongoing success by securing franchise owners who will fulfill their mission of unparalleled customer service and quality work within the San Francisco Bay area.
"With the San Francisco Bay area's population growing to over 7 million people and counting, PuroClean is striving to become the number 1 provider of property restoration in the area."
The San Francisco Bay Area has a diverse customer base that provides ample opportunities for restoration projects, ranging from small-scale residential repairs to large commercial restoration contracts.
"We are beyond excited to partner with entrepreneurs looking to serve the San Francisco Bay community," said Tim Courtney, Vice President of Franchise Development for PuroClean.

HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN IN NEED ACROSS THE COUNTRY WILL RECEIVE FREE SHOES THANKS TO BJ's RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE® AND HAV A SOLE

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Monday, March 11, 2024

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the land of plenty, where dreams take flight, it is easy to forget that millions of children in the United States are living in poverty, deprived of even the most basic necessities, such as a pair of shoes. In the spirit of March college basketball, a season filled with come-from-behind upsets and heartwarming underdog stories, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse® (NASDAQ: BJRI) is proud to partner with Hav A Sole to donate sneakers to children in need and make a lasting and positive impact on communities across the country.

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During this year's annual college basketball tournament, BJ's Restaurants and Hav A Sole are launching a community program that is much more than a buzzer beater—it's a slam dunk when it comes to helping children in need.
BJ's is also inviting its guests and fans to rally together and provide even more shoes for children in need.
Rikki Mendias founded Hav A Sole based on his own lack of access to footwear as a child.
For both BJ's Restaurants and Hav A Sole, providing help to communities in need is personal.

Recursion Announces Plans to Open New Office in London

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Monday, March 11, 2024

LONDON, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recursion (Nasdaq: RXRX), a leading clinical stage TechBio company decoding biology to industrialize drug discovery, today announced plans to open a new office in London’s vibrant King’s Cross neighborhood.

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LONDON, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recursion (Nasdaq: RXRX), a leading clinical stage TechBio company decoding biology to industrialize drug discovery, today announced plans to open a new office in London’s vibrant King’s Cross neighborhood.
"London stood out as an ideal location given its brilliant and interdisciplinary talent across the fields of technology, biology and chemistry.
Recursion’s new London office will serve as an extension of both Recursion and Valence Labs’ teams.
To launch recruiting efforts for the new site, Recursion has opened multiple new roles across technology and biology functions with immediate plans to hire the first 20 people to be based out of the new London office.

Lystek Fairfield OMRC Awarded New Contract from City of Palo Alto

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

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FAIRFIELD, Calif., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lystek is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded a new contract by the City of Palo Alto, California. This General Services Contract is for the advanced treatment of biosolids and organic residuals from the City’s Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP). The contract was approved by the Palo Alto City Council during their regular meeting on February 12, 2024

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FAIRFIELD, Calif., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lystek is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded a new contract by the City of Palo Alto , California.
During the previous contract, the Lystek Fairfield Organic Material Recovery Center (OMRC) received approximately one-third of the annual biosolids production from the RWQCP.
Jim Dunbar, Lystek’s General Manager - Fairfield OMRC, commented, “Lystek is proud to be a trusted provider of quality service to Palo Alto.
During the initial term of the contract, Palo Alto delivered over 38,000 tons of organic-rich biosolids to the Fairfield OMRC.

Itronics Updates Investors - Announces Plan to Activate Auric Gold & Minerals, Inc.

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Itronics believes its subsidiaries, each based on their own unique Intellectual Property (IP) can generate interest from crowdfunding investors.

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Itronics believes its subsidiaries, each based on their own unique Intellectual Property (IP) can generate interest from crowdfunding investors.
This timing is very opportunistic for Itronics due to forecasted increases in silver and gold prices for 2024 and future years.
Plan to Activate and Fund Auric Gold & Minerals, Inc.
Itronics owns a majority interest in Auric Gold & Minerals, Inc. (“Auric”) through its wholly owned Technical Services subsidiary Whitney & Whitney, Inc. Auric controls a large mineral land package consisting of 148 lode mining claims (almost 3,000 acres) called the Auric Fulstone Project in the Yerington Mining District near Yerington, Nevada.
Itronics believes that the steps being taken will produce a significant increase in value to its shareholders through its Auric ownership.

Huff Legal, PC, Announces Help for Residents in California in a Wide Range of Legal Issues

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Monday, February 26, 2024

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Oakland, California, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huff Legal, PC, a law firm located in the Bay Area, is happy to announce help for residents in California in a wide range of legal issues, with a notable emphasis on Criminal Defense.

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Oakland, California, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huff Legal, PC, a law firm located in the Bay Area, is happy to announce help for residents in California in a wide range of legal issues, with a notable emphasis on Criminal Defense.
“We care about our clients and are dedicated to helping them get the best outcomes possible for their legal issues,” said a spokesperson for Huff Legal.
The urgency to engage legal representation from a firm like Huff Legal immediately following an arrest cannot be overstated.
Huff Legal encourages residents in California who are searching for knowledgeable and experienced lawyers to fill out the contact form on its website to receive a free and confidential case evaluation on any legal issues they may have today.

BranchOut Food Significantly Expands Relationship with Nation's Largest Warehouse Club with New Orders Adding ~$900,000 in Q3 of 2024

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Monday, February 26, 2024

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BEND, Ore., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BranchOut Food Inc. (NASDAQ: BOF), a pioneering food technology company and producer of dehydrated fruit and vegetable-based products, today announced that it has broadened its existing relationship with the nation’s largest warehouse club following exceptional sales of its popular Pineapple Chips product in the California regions. The club retailer has now committed to two new orders valued at nearly $900,000, scheduled for Q3 2024, placing the product again in the Northern California Region, plus seven additional states across the Southeast.

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The club retailer has now committed to two new orders valued at nearly $900,000, scheduled for Q3 2024, placing the product again in the Northern California Region, plus seven additional states across the Southeast.
Eric Healy, CEO of BranchOut Foods, commented, “We are delighted with the exceptional sales velocity we achieved with our recent product rotation in the California regions.
The retailer’s Southeast region is one of its largest and includes Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
In January 2024, BranchOut Food expanded its partnership with the warehouse club, launching its popular Pineapple Chips product in the Bay Area region, following previous sales success in the club’s Southern California region.