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Professor Jennifer Chatman Appointed Interim Dean of Berkeley Haas
UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Ben Hermalin announced that Professor Jennifer Chatman, renowned for her pioneering research in organizational culture, has been appointed interim dean of Berkeley Haas. Chatman’s appointment will take effect on August 1, 2024, following Dean Ann Harrison’s decision to step down at the end of July after a successful five-year term. Harrison will continue as a half-time faculty member at Haas, focusing on teaching and research.
PG&E profits soar, powered by increases in electricity and gas revenue
OAKLAND — PG&E profits soared during its second quarter, powered by higher monthly bills that are rising far faster than the Bay Area’s overall inflation rate. During the April-through-June second quarter, PG&E posted a profit of $520 million, which was up 28.1% from the utility titan’s profits from the same three-month period the year before, the company reported Thursday.
Is a pixel worth a thousand words? Ask this digital imagery startup
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — A new digital imaging startup is offering furniture designers and retailers a way to streamline and simplify the product photography process. Its creators say that PyxMagic aims to reduce imaging costs and accelerate time to market with augmented reality tools that allow businesses to create professional-grade product images in a wide variety of settings.
The inside scoop on Outside Lands, from the head of it all
For 16 years, Outside Lands (August 9-11) has filled Golden Gate Park with colorfully attired music lovers, keen to experience huge national and international acts (with some coming up on the radar), and show off the city as it is now. But the music festival has also evolved over the past few installments to address a lack of local representation and to become truly diverse. Now, the SOMA dance music area includes local DJs, the Dolores’ stage brings local drag queens and queer acts to the fore, and food and cannabis offerings emphasize the Bay Area’s leadership in these delectables.
Jamba Berkeley gone, Tacos El Ultimo Baile Oakland closes storefront
The Jamba smoothie and juice chain, nee Jamba Juice, has permanently closed its busy Bancroft storefront across from UC Berkeley’s campus. Though the shop is marked temporarily closed on Yelp, the physical space has been fully emptied and signage has vanished. Jamba was at 2514 Bancroft Way in Berkeley.
Teen hurt during youth basketball game in Alameda when player stomps on his head
A teen from the Sacramento area suffered a head injury last weekend after an opposing player stomped on his head during an AAU basketball game in Alameda, according to a report from KCRA-TV. The incident happened Sunday during a game between Tumakbo United and Payton's Place at College of Alameda,...
Traffic chaos looms: San Francisco Marathon road closures, delays
Traffic delays are expected across San Francisco this weekend as officials close roads to make way for thousands of runners. There will be races Saturday, but most closures will take effect Sunday for the full San Francisco Marathon, spokesperson Shoshanna Howard said. Up to 27,500 runners are expected to participate, according to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.
City vows to speed up reviews for housing projects
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Developers, housing advocates and even faith leaders often share their horror stories about Palo Alto’s permitting process: the interminable public hearings, the obsessive haggling over details and the countless revisions that are often requested before anything could be built. Smith Development, which is...
TASI ® Bank Hosts Women’s Business Conference Designed to Promote Exchange and Mentoring
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 25, 2024-- At a recent conference hosted by TASI ® Bank in San Francisco, an attentive group of women exchanged ideas and experiences about leadership and careers in business. Headline speakers included Kim Kaselionis and Julie Reinganum who provided guidance and expertise during the day-long, interactive sessions. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240725734555/en/ TASI Bank recently hosted a women’s leadership conference in San Francisco. (Photo: Business Wire)
Massive recruiting weekend for Nebraska headlined by multiple top 2025 targets
Nebraska will have over 20 visitors in Lincoln this weekend for the last time before the dead period begins. Here is a preview of who is expected to be there. The post Massive recruiting weekend for Nebraska headlined by multiple top 2025 targets appeared first on On3.
Eltropy Leads Credit Unions and Community Banks into New “Safe AI” Era with Comprehensive AI Suite
AI Agents, AI Assistants, and AI Intelligence transform member communication and service and bring in new operational efficiencies with Generative AI. SANTA CLARA, Calif., – July 24, 2024 – Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced the general availability of the industry’s most advanced Safe-AI suite built exclusively for credit unions and community banks. The comprehensive suite includes AI Agents, AI Assistants, and AI Intelligence, designed to enhance service, operational efficiency, and provide better conversation intelligence for credit unions and community banks.
City Council fails to pass resolution making Dwight Triangle open, public space
At Tuesday’s city council meeting — which ran past 11 p.m. — District 7 Councilmember Cecilia Lunaparra’s resolution to approve the peaceful and lawful use of the Dwight Triangle as a public open space failed to pass after extensive discussion. The resolution comes after the closure...
News Briefs: SF Bay Water Board Unveils Major Nutrient Reduction Initiative
The San Francisco Bay Water Board recently announced new permitting regulations aimed at reducing nutrient loads, such as nitrogen, from roughly three dozen wastewater treatment plants around the bay. The initiative seeks to mitigate the propagation of harmful algae blooms...
Geeta Anand will step down after 5 years of journalism dean
Geeta Anand, UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism’s first female dean and Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist, will step down from her nearly five-year tenure and return to full-time teaching next summer. Anand began her role as interim dean during a critical period in 202o, leaving her distinguished career in journalism...
Sheriff Says Rumors Of Personnel Extorting Money 'Untrue'
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office said rumors of its personnel extorting money from a business are untrue after a surveillance photo of a deputy counting cash at a shop counter in Oakland circulated online. In a statement Wednesday, the Sheriff's Office explained that the photo captured Civil Unit deputies enforcing...
Historic Oakland piano bar robbed in the early morning hours
Yet another business in Oakland has been robbed in the past couple of weeks. This time a piano bar known to draw in crowds. The Alley located in the Grand Lake district was robbed early Wednesday morning. Surveillance video showed robbers used bolt cutters to make their way into the...
Group 'Empower Oakland' launches effort to educate voters ahead of Election Day
A group of Oakland residents, led by former mayoral candidate Loren Taylor, is on a mission to educate voters on top city issues and elected leaders, so voters can make informed decisions at the ballot box this November.
NC State Legend Julius Hodge Named Head Coach at Lincoln University
NC State Legend Julius Hodge has been named the Head Coach at Lincoln University. This marks Hodge’s first stint as a Head Coach. Hodge has been in the Coaching world since 2015, when he served as Director of Player Development at the University of Buffalo under Bobby Hurley. Then, he spent 2016 and 2017 as an Assistant Coach under Herb Sendek at Santa Clara. From 2018-20, Hodge served as an Assistant Coach at San Jose State. Hodge has spent the past three seasons as an Assistant Coach at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Alleged Creator of "Mission-style Burrito" Among 16 New Legacy Businesses in San Francisco
San Francisco's vibrant tapestry of long-standing businesses has gained new recognition by adding 16 establishments to the Legacy Business Registry. The Small Business Commission (SBC) announced the inclusion of these long-standing, culturally significant local businesses operating for over 30 years, raising the total to 416 since the program's inception in 2015. The latest entrants include El Faro, the claimed originator of the "Mission-style burrito", Robert's Corned Meats, the city's longest-running corned beef maker, and The Fly Trap, one of the oldest restaurants in the area.
Supervisors finalize agreements on youth voting, but maybe not in time for November
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve the final agreements allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to cast ballots in Oakland and Berkeley school board elections but it’s unclear if it can be implemented in time for the November ballots. The vote...
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