News Highlights
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Guy Kawasaki | Think Remarkable | Talks at Google
Chief Evangelist of Canva and Host of the Remarkable People podcast, Guy Kawasaki, discusses his book “Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference,”
Climatize Wins With Fast Company and Nexties 2024
Climatize is celebrating award after award with Fast Company and the 2024 Nexties!
Build Your Dream Team
Candice Elliott, HR consultant, discusses team building, workforce planning, hiring, and the legal distinctions between contractors and employees, emphasizing strong culture and compliance.
FITAID of LIFEAID Beverage Co. LLC, Releases Two New Flavors
World leading Fitness Drink Brand puts option of permanent flavor in the hands of customers, giving them the choice of brand new Blue Raspberry and Juicy Apple in Clean Encapsulated Creatine Drink, FITAID RX Zero.
Super Tech Videos
The Super Tech event on May 1 highlighted innovations in technology and sustainability, featuring talks from experts like Frans Lanting on environmental preservation, and advancements in AI ethics, medical robotics, and electric vehicle infrastructure. It showcased significant technological progress and ongoing commitment to ethical and environmental sustainability.
Lookout Will Soon Have a Sister
Discover how Lookout Santa Cruz's commitment to factual journalism, powered by community support, is fueling its exciting expansion from the pandemic's dark days to new horizons in Eugene-Springfield and beyond. Join the journey of impactful reporting!
Pajaro Valley Unified School District Receives Grant Funding to Expand Community Schools Initiative
Pajaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $32M grant to enhance its community schools initiative.
Santa Cruz Works 2024 Board Refresh
Santa Cruz Works is thrilled to announce an invigorating update to our Board and leadership team, welcoming dynamic individuals dedicated to driving positive change in our community.
Joby Aviation First Quarter Highlights: Setting New Heights in Electric Air Mobility
As the world moves towards sustainable transportation solutions, Joby Aviation continues to lead the charge in revolutionizing urban air mobility. The first quarter of 2024 brought about significant milestones and achievements for the company, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in electric air taxi technology.
How to Have Hard Conversations About Sustainability When People Would Rather Talk About Anything Else
In her new book, ‘You Can’t Market Manure at Lunchtime,’ Maisie Ganzler advocates for grappling with sustainability questions even when it’s uncomfortable.
Onewheel Celebrates Tenth Anniversary with Pint X Sale and New Documentary Film
Future Motion Inc., the maker of Onewheel, is pleased to mark the anniversary of its tenth year in business, celebrating a decade of innovation in board sports and micromobility.
Super Tech with Frans Lanting
We were very fortunate to receive Frans Lanting and Christine Eckstrom at our monthly New Tech event on May 1, 2024: Super Tech. In this video, Frans weaves a story with his award-winning photography about why the Monterey Bay is like no other place on Earth. His current project is Bay of Life.
Climate Coffee Series Moving to a New Day of the Week
Santa Cruz Climate Coffee is a casual meetup ahead of Earth Week focused on cultivating local collaboration, connections, and innovation within the ClimateTech community.
Fullpower®-AI: Pioneering Sleep Tech, Now With Extra Patents!
Fullpower®-AI unveils five new patents enhancing sleep and wellness tech. Innovations include noise-adaptive sleep data collection, non-contact meditation monitoring, and personalized environment settings for families and couples. These patents underscore Fullpower®-AI's commitment to improving health through smart, real-time adaptive technologies.
Super Tech Photos
On May 1, the Super Tech event unfolded as a memorable evening that illuminated the innovative spirit thriving within our counties. This gathering brought together luminaries from various tech domains, each sharing their groundbreaking work and visions that are shaping the future.
Joby Progresses to Next Phase of Aircraft Flight Test Program
Joby Aviation today announced it has successfully completed its pre-production flight test program and is now focused on the next phase of flight testing.
Santa Cruz County Bank Hires Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager, Natalie E. Taaffe
Santa Cruz County Bank is pleased to announce that Natalie E. Taaffe has joined as Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager to serve clients in the Greater Bay Area.
Enhancing Chatbot Reliability: A Deep Dive into Benchmarking with LLMs and the Deepeval Framework
For anyone involved in developing or refining chatbots, this article offers valuable lessons on leveraging LLMs effectively and enhancing chat reliability through structured testing. Check out the full article for a deeper dive into the methodology, findings, and how these insights can apply to your chatbot development efforts.
Joby Expands California Manufacturing Facility, Rolls Second Aircraft Off Production Line
Joby Aviation today announced it has broken ground on the expansion of its Pilot Production Line in Marina, California. The expansion will more than double Joby’s manufacturing footprint at the Marina Municipal Airport and is expected to begin operations next year.
Catalyzing Coastal Innovation: The Monterey Bay Tech Hub's Vision for Advanced Air Mobility
Today, the Monterey Bay Tech Hub proudly unveils its dynamic website (https://www.mbtechhub.org/), a pivotal step forward in our collective mission to foster Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) growth and catalyze job creation across San Benito, Santa Cruz, and Monterey counties.