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Santa Cruz County Bank Announces New Board Member
Santa Cruz County Bank welcomes Executive Vice President of the Don Chapin Company, Inc., to its board of directors.
The 418 Project Welcomes Two New Board Members
The 418 Project welcomes two new faces to their board!
Fxnction Gear Is Now Part of The Onewheel Team
Dave Stewart created Fxnction wrist guards to fill a gap in the market for high-quality safety gear, and now, Onewheel has acquired Fxnction Gear and brought Dave in-house to design top-notch protective gear for riders.
The AI Karaoke Catastrophe You Won't Want to Miss
What happens when you get a group of locals together at a wine bar, with a local musician, and let AI rewrite the lyrics to your favorite songs in some sort of AI karaoke? Pour decisions, of course!
Meta Unleashes Threads: A New Challenger to Twitter's Dominance
In a move signaling fierce competition in the social media realm, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, unveiled its latest app, Threads, on Wednesday, positioning it as a direct adversary to Twitter.
Joby Completes Submission of Stage Three Certification Plans to the FAA
Joby Aviation announced it has submitted all of its Certification Plans to the Federal Aviation Administration, marking further progress toward completing the third of five stages required to certify its aircraft for commercial use.
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 Korea’s 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
NextSpace’s Managing Partner, Keith Warner announced via email on June 20, 2023 the Harlen Lee has been selected as Santa Cruz NextSpace’s 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 Company’s 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 Company’s 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.