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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Adds Special Service Ahead of San Diego Comic-Con, X Games California Finals Weekend, and Del Mar Racetrack Opening Day

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

ORANGE, Calif., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® will once again operate daily train service through south Orange County starting Monday, July 17, just in time for highly anticipated events across Southern California, including Comic-Con International San Diego, the X Games California Finals, and the start of the Del Mar Summer Racing Season.

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  • To accommodate the expected increase in travelers, three additional trains will be added to the Pacific Surfliner schedule from Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 23.
  • Train 568 will depart Los Angeles at 9:10 a.m. and arrive in San Diego at 12:07 p.m., making all stops in between.
  • Train 799 will depart San Diego at 1:25 p.m. and arrive in Santa Barbara at 7:44 p.m., making all stops in between.
  • X Games California: Elite action sports athletes will compete at the Ventura County Fairgrounds for Finals Weekend of X Games California.

Downtown Works Coworking Expands Private Offices in San Diego Little Italy Location by 40% to Meet Demand for Flexible Office Solutions

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Downtown Works , renowned in San Diego County for hospitality-inspired, high-design coworking spaces, has expanded its Downtown/Little Italy location by 40%, adding 24 private, one and two-person furnished offices.

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  • Downtown Works , renowned in San Diego County for hospitality-inspired, high-design coworking spaces, has expanded its Downtown/Little Italy location by 40%, adding 24 private, one and two-person furnished offices.
  • Downtown Works has two other San Diego County locations Carlsbad and Pacific Beach and members are welcome to use any Downtown Works location whenever they choose.
  • Weve added an entire floor of offices to meet demand for premium, flexible coworking space in Downtown San Diego.
  • Remote work policies embracing todays hybrid office trend are driving interest in coworking like never before, said Downtown Works Chief Operating Officer David Adato .

New Mexico Museum of Art Readies for The Railyard Renaissance

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

"Future generations will know and appreciate Ellen and Bob Vladem's generosity within the Santa Fe community and New Mexico," said Mark White, the executive director of the New Mexico Museum of Art.

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  • "Future generations will know and appreciate Ellen and Bob Vladem's generosity within the Santa Fe community and New Mexico," said Mark White, the executive director of the New Mexico Museum of Art.
  • By integrating modern technology and concepts into the New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary, Santa Fe will be home to one of North America's most innovative spaces for creating, learning, and appreciating contemporary art.
  • New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary will have a dynamic Education Center where artmaking, classes, hands-on activities, and performance-based arts can occur.
  • The New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary brings a complementary focus to the thriving cultural community already located on The Railyard.

WRISE San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco Chapters Team with Cleantech San Diego, to Host a Virtual California Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Panel Discussion

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

SAN DIEGO, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --This event will bring together representatives from San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco, with varied perspectives and insights.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --This event will bring together representatives from San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco, with varied perspectives and insights.
  • "We are delighted to partner with Cleantech San Diego, to host this groundbreaking panel discussion," states Marianne San Millan, WRISE San Diego Chapter, director.
  • "The transition from fossil fuel powered vehicles to electric vehicles is vital to our health and the health of our planet."
  • "Advancing clean transportation and electric transportation in particular has always been a key focus of Cleantech San Diego's mission," said Cleantech San Diego President and CEO Jason Anderson.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Schedule Change and Service Expansion Effective June 28, 2021

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Service modifications include the partial restoration of the schedule along busier portions of the corridor as well as measures to manage capacity.

Key Points: 
  • Service modifications include the partial restoration of the schedule along busier portions of the corridor as well as measures to manage capacity.
  • Pacific Surfliner trains have been operating on a reduced schedule since March 2020 due to a pandemic-related drop in travel demand.
  • The upcoming schedule change is the first step toward service restoration.
  • Effective June 28, three roundtrips will be added to the Pacific Surfliner schedule, serving stations between San Diego and Los Angeles.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Marks Rail Safety Month with Efforts to Increase Awareness Online

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

ORANGE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In recognition of September Rail Safety Month and U.S. Rail Safety Week, the Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service, is elevating educational resources and tools that can help individuals stay safe around railroad tracks.

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  • ORANGE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In recognition of September Rail Safety Month and U.S. Rail Safety Week, the Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service, is elevating educational resources and tools that can help individuals stay safe around railroad tracks.
  • "Rail Safety Month is an opportunity for communities to come together and highlight the importance of being vigilant around the railroad tracks," said Al Murray, chairman of the LOSSAN Agency.
  • September is Rail Safety Month in California, and September 21-27, 2020 is U.S. Rail Safety Week across the nation.
  • In addition to increasing awareness about rail safety, the Pacific Surfliner remains dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of passengers and crews during the ongoing pandemic.

Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan Provides $100,000 in Grants to Support Nutrition for Southern Californians During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Monday, July 13, 2020

LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is supporting the health needs of thousands of individuals and families in Los Angeles and San Diego counties by providing $100,000 in grants to distribute food this summer.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is supporting the health needs of thousands of individuals and families in Los Angeles and San Diego counties by providing $100,000 in grants to distribute food this summer.
  • "Blue Shield Promise is committed to serving and investing in the communities where our members live," said Kristen Cerf, president and CEO of Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan.
  • Blue Shield Promise is providing $50,000 to the San Diego Foundation to support the San Diego Community Impact Fund.
  • "Every day, we are seeing the needs of our local communities grow and we are grateful for the generosity of organizations like Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan."

Body and Mind Dispensary Grand Openings in San Diego and West Memphis and Corporate Update

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Thursday, July 2, 2020

VANCOUVER, BC, July 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Body and Mind Inc. (CSE: BAMM) (OTCQB: BMMJ) (the "Company" or "BaM"), a multi-state cannabis operator, announced today details of grand opening celebrations in San Diego and West Memphis and provides a corporate update.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, July 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Body and Mind Inc. (CSE: BAMM) (OTCQB: BMMJ) (the "Company" or "BaM"), a multi-state cannabis operator, announced today details of grand opening celebrations in San Diego and West Memphis and provides a corporate update.
  • ShowGrow San Diego will hold a Grand Opening Celebration at 7625 Carroll Road in the Miramar area of San Diego from July 2 to July 5.
  • The dispensary will offer grand opening product specials, complimentary food while it lasts, and free gifts of merchandise to every customer.
  • Body and Mind will hold a Grand Opening Celebration at203 N Ok Street in West Memphis from July 2 to July 5.

Pacific Surfliner Train Service Will Be Partially Restored Along 100 Miles of the Rail Corridor Starting June 1

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

ORANGE, Calif., May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Beginning June 1, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train service will be partially restored to San Luis Obispo, with one train in each direction extending up to San Luis Obispo daily.

Key Points: 
  • ORANGE, Calif., May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Beginning June 1, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train service will be partially restored to San Luis Obispo, with one train in each direction extending up to San Luis Obispo daily.
  • The Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which oversees the Pacific Surfliner service, has been working closely with Amtrak to respond to changes in demand and public health conditions amidst the current global pandemic.
  • Trains and bus connections continue to operate as an essential service, providing options for those who must travel.
  • The June 1 adjustments are the first step to restoring Pacific Surfliner service, and will bring back service along 100 miles of the 351-mile coastal rail corridor.

PHASTAR Opens San Diego Office and Names Dr. LaRee Tracy as Director of Biostatistics

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020

SAN DIEGO and LONDON, Feb. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PHASTAR, a global CRO, announced today that the company has chosen San Diego as the site for its new U.S. west coast office, which will be led by Dr. LaRee Tracy, PhD, as Director of Biostatistics.

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  • SAN DIEGO and LONDON, Feb. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PHASTAR, a global CRO, announced today that the company has chosen San Diego as the site for its new U.S. west coast office, which will be led by Dr. LaRee Tracy, PhD, as Director of Biostatistics.
  • The San Diego office will serve as a strategic operational hub to support PHASTARs west coast customers and is a key component of the companys current 5-year growth plan.
  • Her areas of expertise include biostatistics, experimental and observational study design, as well as significant experience with FDA processes and regulations.
  • We are excited to add San Diego as our third U.S. office, alongside our existing presence in Europe, Kenya, and Australia, said Kevin Kane, CEO and founder of PHASTAR.