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Pre-order Your Flying Car
Imagine you're living in a world where flying cars are no longer a sci-fi fantasy, but an impending reality. Well, that's exactly what's happening at Alef Aeronautics Inc., a bright-eyed startup from San Mateo.
Jacob Martinez To Take 7 Week Sabbatical from Digital NEST
Digital NEST's founder and CEO, Jacob Martinez, has been selected for a well-deserved sabbatical program!
Underwater Robotics Championship: A Deep Dive into XAcademy's Journey
XAcademy's Hephaestus Robotics team, a talented group from Santa Cruz, made a splash at the global MATE ROV World Championship, showcasing their engineering prowess by securing 5th place with their innovative underwater robot designed to tackle sustainable development challenges.
6 Not-So-Obvious Ways AI Sneaks Into Your Daily Life
Believe it or not, AI is far from new. It's the secret force powering many of our beloved apps like Spotify, Amazon, Alexa, and Facebook, quietly making our digital lives more convenient and efficient.
AI, Your Unseen Confidant
As AI increasingly shapes our world, its understanding of us grows. This advancement brings potential benefits but necessitates careful privacy considerations.
Joby's Air Taxi Approval Sparks Stock Surge and Fuels Electric Aviation Revolution!
Joby's shares surged after receiving US regulatory approval to expand testing of its air taxi, marking another step toward building a business around electric-powered flying vehicles.
2023 Santa Cruz County State of the Workforce Report Released
2023 Santa Cruz County State of the Workforce Report has been released. Learn where the County stands, what has changed, and much more.
Joby Welcomes $100 Million Investment as It Expands Partnership With SK Telecom
Joby Aviation, Inc. today announced that SK Telecom, South Koreaās leading telecommunications company, is making an equity investment of $100 million in Joby, as part of an expanded partnership between the two companies.
NextSpace Welcomes New Community Manager
NextSpaceās Managing Partner, Keith Warner announced via email on June 20, 2023 the Harlen Lee has been selected as Santa Cruz NextSpaceās new Community Manager.
Mary Anne Carson 2023 Woman in Influence
Applauding Mary Anne Carson, Santa Cruz County Bank's EVP and CMO, for her exceptional leadership and dedication, as she is recognized as a 2023 Woman of Influence by the Silicon Valley Business Journal, symbolizing a true Marvel superheroine.
Joby Appoints Toyota Motor North America President to the Companyās Board of Directors
Joby Aviation has a new face on their board of directors.
Joby Marks Production Launch, Receives Permit to Fly First Aircraft Built on Production Line
California Governor Gavin Newsom visited Joby's facilities on Sunday to meet with Joby team members and celebrate the Companyās progress.
SCA5 Startup, Edily Learning Pitches at VidCon
Santa Cruz Accelerates 5th cohort member, Edily Learning, attends VidCon.
Revolutionizing Agriculture: How Farm-ng Uses Robotics to Support Farmers and Drive Innovation
Need an Amiga to help you farm? Learn about the new technology that is helping farmers and accelerating innovation in agriculture.
New E-Bike Share Program for the City of Santa Cruz Launched
Have you seen the new black and white E-bikes around town? Theyāre all over Santa Cruz and here to stay!
EVEN Recharge Attends Zero Emission Truck and Off-Road Showcase
Santa Cruz Accelerates 5th Cohort member EVEN Recharge made its first public appearance of their Mobile EV Charging Hub.
Ambient Redefines the In-store Shopping Experience
As electronic shelf labels begin to see broader adoption, the impact of millions of discarded batteries is increasing. Enter Ambient, wielding their biodegradable high power density PV cells, ready to revolutionize the world of ESLs.
Cruz Foam Celebrates Plastic Free July California Style Announcing Its First Cold Chain Customers
Itās time to celebrate Plastic Free July and no better way to do that at Cruz Foam than shipping our first cold chain products with customers like Verve Coffee and Real Good Fish both based here in Santa Cruz.
PVUSDās Exemplary Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Hosts National Family Childcare Forum
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Migrant and Seasonal Head Start program hosted the National Family Childcare Forum.
Santa Cruz County Bank Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend Payment to Shareholders
Santa Cruz County Bank reported that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share.