San Francisco Bay Area

Monarch Truck Center to Host Ride and Drive of REE’s P7-C for Canteen, Stanford University, City of San Jose and Other Large Fleet Customers in the Bay Area

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Many of Monarch Truck Center’s large fleet customers will be invited to test and evaluate the P7-C for daily fleet operations at ride and drive events in the Bay Area.

Key Points: 
  • Many of Monarch Truck Center’s large fleet customers will be invited to test and evaluate the P7-C for daily fleet operations at ride and drive events in the Bay Area.
  • These customers include, among others, Canteen, the leading provider of workplace food services in the U.S. and part of Compass Group North America, Stanford University and the City of San Jose.
  • “Monarch Truck Center is an important partner that brings a valuable voice of the customer feedback through their relationships with rental and large fleet customers,” said Tali Miller, Chief Business Officer at REE.
  • “We see a very strong potential for the P7-C in California’s electrification plans.

Exterro Hires Paul Valentino as New Chief People Officer

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exterro, the leading provider of data risk management software solutions, today announced the appointment of Paul Valentino, a visionary leader in human resources and business strategy, as chief people officer (CPO), effective January 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exterro, the leading provider of data risk management software solutions, today announced the appointment of Paul Valentino, a visionary leader in human resources and business strategy, as chief people officer (CPO), effective January 1, 2024.
  • The appointment of Valentino reflects Exterro’s long-term commitment to nurturing and developing their most valuable asset: their people.
  • “We’re thrilled to welcome Paul Valentino to Exterro as we embark on our next phase of growth,” said Bobby Balachandran, CEO of Exterro.
  • His appointment underscores our commitment to creating a workplace culture where every individual thrives.”
    “I’m honored and thrilled to join Exterro at such an exciting and pivotal time,” Valentino said.

Lume Elevates Modern Luxury Apartment Living with Cutting-Edge Automated Parking System

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Featuring an innovative automatic parking system (APS) that is just one of three in the U.S. and the first in an apartment community, Lume combines modern luxury with cutting-edge convenience.

Key Points: 
  • Featuring an innovative automatic parking system (APS) that is just one of three in the U.S. and the first in an apartment community, Lume combines modern luxury with cutting-edge convenience.
  • "We are very excited to begin leasing Lume," said Jimmy Ly, Senior Manager, Development at Greystar.
  • "This premium community offers an upscale, high-tech living experience in a modern, stylish building that features amenities and technology, including a space-efficient automatic parking system, to make residents' lives a little easier."
  • Once the vehicle is done charging, the parking system will automatically swap the vehicle for another EV needing to charge.

ApolloMed and BASS Medical Group to Forge a Value-Based Healthcare Partnership

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Monday, January 29, 2024

BASS Medical Group plans to transition its existing value-based arrangements to this new partnership, and ApolloMed will serve as BASS Medical Group's exclusive partner for all new value-based arrangements.

Key Points: 
  • BASS Medical Group plans to transition its existing value-based arrangements to this new partnership, and ApolloMed will serve as BASS Medical Group's exclusive partner for all new value-based arrangements.
  • Brandon Sim, President and CEO of ApolloMed, stated, "We are thrilled to join forces with BASS Medical Group given their outstanding reputation of providing high-quality care to patients.
  • Both ApolloMed and BASS Medical Group are committed to developing and implementing care models that ensure the best outcomes for current and future patients in the Bay Area.
  • To further demonstrate its commitment to BASS Medical Group's success and growth, ApolloMed has provided BASS Medical Group with a $20 million senior secured promissory note which is intended to be used, in partnership with ApolloMed, to continue to grow their footprint and invest in high-quality, high-value, and accessible primary and multi-specialty care for communities across California.

Napa County Supervisor Belia Ramos Assumes ABAG Helm

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Friday, January 19, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) last night inaugurated Napa County Supervisor Belia Ramos as its new president and Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín as Vice President of the regional planning agency and council of governments. Both will serve two-year terms.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) last night inaugurated Napa County Supervisor Belia Ramos as its new president and Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín as Vice President of the regional planning agency and council of governments.
  • Ramos's ascension to the ABAG presidency marks the first time Napa County officials simultaneously have led both ABAG and its sibling organization, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
  • Napa County Supervisor Alfredo Pedroza has served as MTC Chair since 2021.
  • Ramos, who has served for the past four years as ABAG's Vice President, becomes only the second Napa County official to lead the Association.

Anna Marie Presutti Named 'One Of The Most Influential Women Leaders In Hospitality'

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Friday, January 19, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Anna Marie Presutti is 'one of the most influential women leaders in hospitality,' according to WomenWorld Magazine. The General Manager and Vice President of Hotel Nikko San Francisco made history as Okura International's first female Vice President; the Japanese parent company owns & operates 79 luxury properties around Asia, Europe, N. America, and the South Pacific.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Anna Marie Presutti is 'one of the most influential women leaders in hospitality,' according to WomenWorld Magazine.
  • As VP & GM, Presutti oversaw the 533-room boutique hotel's $60 million renovation.
  • The 9-month program offers housing, relocation, and immersive training, as well as a Management position at the hotel upon completion.
  • Prior to her time at Hotel Nikko, Ms. Presutti has held leadership positions with Kimpton, ITT Sheraton, Hilton, and Sunstone Hotel Properties.

MIRI TECHNOLOGIES UNVEILS REVOLUTIONARY SHANNON AI BETA PLATFORM AND ALL-STAR EXPERT LINEUP

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Miri, the groundbreaking Generative AI wellness platform, proudly announces the official launch of the Shannon AI beta platform.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Miri, the groundbreaking Generative AI wellness platform, proudly announces the official launch of the Shannon AI beta platform.
  • In addition to Shannon AI, Miri has partnered with an expert lineup of luminaries and health practitioners, with more to come.
  • The Miri beta platform, featuring the revolutionary Shannon AI and a stellar lineup of expert advisors, is currently free for users.
  • Visit Miri's website at https://www.miri.ai/ to be one of the first to experience Shannon AI in beta and engage with Miri.

Gale's New Power to the People Archive Reveals the Historical Roots of Today's Counterculture and Social Justice Movements

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gale, part of Cengage Group, is helping faculty and researchers better understand how counterculture and social movements of the past have impacted and shaped today's society. The company has launched Power to the People: Counterculture, Social Movements, and the Alternative Press, Nineteenth to Twenty-First Century, a new digital archive that brings together materials that document the movements, events, individuals and grassroots organizations that worked to effect change in cultures and societies around the world. This unique collection offers a comprehensive view of the struggles and triumphs of activism over time, enabling users to make key connections and comparisons between past movements and the challenges humanity faces today.

Key Points: 
  • "As a whole, these pieces offer a unique reflection and authentic voice of the time before the growth of the internet and the birth of social media."
  • With Power to the People , researchers have access to a wide range of rare primary sources on social movements that have shaped modern Western history.
  • The archive paints a multifaceted picture of social history that highlights equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • The University of Bradford's Special Collections on Peace, Politics, and Social Change: highlights social movements around the world.

Kern County Water Agency Marks Historic Water Year 2023, Securing Water Supply for the Region

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

The Kern County Water Agency (Agency) announces the successful culmination of Water Year 2023.

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  • The Kern County Water Agency (Agency) announces the successful culmination of Water Year 2023.
  • The year was marked by unprecedented water levels in the Kern River and record-breaking precipitation, securing water supply for the previously drought-stricken Bakersfield and neighboring communities.
  • The Agency and the Water Association of Kern County collaborated in commemorating this historic water year with a visual narrative video entitled “ Charting The Course: Managing an Extraordinary Water Year 2023 .”
    This press release features multimedia.
  • Notably, all water destined for Kern County remained in the county, benefiting the local community and economy.

New Research at Davos Pushes Back on Inclusion Headwinds 'How the Tech Sector Can Lead on Inclusion'

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a rare mix at Davos, a multicultural house for executive leaders hosted by PRISCA, APCO Worldwide and the University of Michigan Center for Entrepreneurship, representing all five major ethnic groups take the stage to launch the new "inclusion@work" Silicon Valley Risk Report. 

Key Points: 
  • This independent, third-party investigation, with research and analysis conducted over two years, provides the industry first-party answers from an arm's length that internal studies cannot.
  • This results in more honest answers, harder questions asked, and significantly lowers fiduciary-related risk.
  • The groundbreaking mix of business, academia, journalism, and community disciplines in this report upends typical single acumen-based studies, resulting in more robust, action-based strategies.
  • Joining moderator and tech journalist Ryan Heath of Axios are: Brittany Masalosalo | HP | SVP, Chief Public Policy Officer; Julie Wenah | Women in Product | Board Director & Fmr.