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Palo Alto AI x Web3 Summit to Debut at Stanford University This October
Palo Alto, CA — The Palo Alto AI x Web3 Summit, the premier event for AI and Web3 convergence, organized by CTH|Fundamental Labs, Axlflops, and MetaEra, announced its inaugural event at the prestigious Palo Alto, Stanford University, taking place from October 30 to 31, 2024. As the vibrant city-state...
San José Spotlight wins 4 first place state journalism awards
San José Spotlight brought home seven California Journalism Awards in the annual contest sponsored by the California News Publishers Association, including four first-place wins. The yearly competition showcases the best print and digital reporting and photography statewide. News organizations compete in divisions based on size and circulation and, for the first time, the awards combined... The post San José Spotlight wins 4 first place state journalism awards appeared first on San José Spotlight.
CSULB School of Nursing ranked No. 1 in California
Cal State Long Beach’s School of Nursing has been recognized as the top nursing program in California, according to RNcareers.org’s 9th annual Nursing School Review. RNCareers.org evaluated more than 1,700 nursing schools to compile its merit-based rankings. Factors include program accreditation, tuition costs, academic excellence, faculty qualifications, student satisfaction, program offerings, career outcomes and school reputation.
Public's Help Sought in Search for Missing 45-Year-Old Christopher Kramer in Newark, CA
The Newark Police Department in California requests the public's assistance in locating Christopher Kramer, a 45-year-old man who has been missing since Sunday. Kramer is described as a white male, standing 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 212 pounds, per the Newark Police Department. Authorities are urging anyone who...
Family support marks hall of fame inductions
Legendary journalism college teacher and sports writer Sam Goldman was inducted into the Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame on June 27. While sitting in the courtroom of the San Mateo County Historical Museum in Redwood City listening to Goldman’s daughter, Sandra, thank the hall of fame committee for inducting her dad into the 2024 Class, my thoughts drifted back to my first meeting with Sam Goldman.
Apple affordable housing push helps Santa Cruz, San Francisco projects
CUPERTINO — Apple has launched what it calls a “Bay Area Housing Innovation Fund” that the iPhone maker hopes will help bolster the development of more affordable homes in the region and adjacent areas. The housing innovation fund will make targeted loans with favorable terms to create...
California politicians have mixed reactions to Elon Musk's X, SpaceX relocation announcement
SACRAMENTO — Elon Musk says he is moving his companies X and SpaceX from California to Texas because he's opposed to a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.Is Elon Musk political posturing, or is he packing up and leaving?The billionaire businessman posted the following to his social media site:"This is the final straw, because of this law and many others that preceded it, attacking both families and companies…Space X will now move its headquarters from Hawthorne Californian to Starbase Texas."Musk announced separately that he is also moving his social media company X from San Francisco to Austin, Texas.State Senator...
Newsom signs law to prevent forced outings of students
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill into law that is being called The SAFETY Act, designed to protect students and employees from forced outings.It prohibits any school board policy, rule, or administrative regulation that requires forced outings of LGBTQ+ students.That includes preventing districts from telling parents about a student's sexual orientation, gender identity, preferred pronouns, or gender expression without the student's consent.PFLAG Fresno was one of the organizations to sign on in support of the bill. President Drew Harbaugh said he was relieved to see it signed into law."One of the things that the policies of forced outing does...
Buffalo Soldiers to be celebrated in the heart of California at Sequoia and Kings Canyon
TULARE COUNTY, Calif (KSEE/KGPE) – Buffalo Soldiers are going to be celebrated in the heart of California at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks during the last weekend of July. If you know your history, you may know that July 28 is Buffalo Soldiers Day. According to park staff, it is also a fee-free entrance […]
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