San Francisco Bay Area

STEPHEN CURRY JOINS SIMPLICITY, SILICON VALLEY STARTUP BUILDING SUPER APP FOR CITIES

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplicity, the leading platform revolutionizing the way residents connect with their cities, today announced four-time NBA Champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry's SC30 Inc. has joined forces with the platform. Curry's involvement with Simplicity is a natural extension of his ongoing commitment to improve the community experience for people in the Bay Area and across the country.

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  • Curry's involvement with Simplicity is a natural extension of his ongoing commitment to improve the community experience for people in the Bay Area and across the country.
  • "I'm thrilled to join forces with the Simplicity team and support the company's mission of enhancing our cities and streamlining the way we receive information," expressed Curry.
  • "Technology is a powerful connector, and Simplicity is leading the charge in using it to make daily life easier for our communities."
  • "Stephen brings a unique perspective and drive to Simplicity, and we're honored to have him join our company," said Juraj Gago, Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Simplicity.

United and Virgin Australia to Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride on Flight from San Francisco to Sydney

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines is partnering with Virgin Australia to connect U.S. travelers to the world's largest celebration of Pride in Sydney with a special flight staffed entirely by members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community. Departing on Wednesday, February 22 from San Francisco International Airport, the festivities will kick off with a celebration at the gate, continue with giveaways and activities onboard the flight and culminate with a welcome party upon arrival in Sydney. While Virgin Australia has offered special domestic flights in Australia for Pride since 2021, this is the first time United is joining this effort.

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  • While Virgin Australia has offered special domestic flights in Australia for Pride since 2021, this is the first time United is joining this effort.
  • "As a proud ally of the LGBTQ+ community and the leading carrier from the U.S. to Australia, United is thrilled to join the party and help people celebrate the upcoming Pride events in Sydney," said Lori Augustine, Vice President of Operations for United in San Francisco.
  • "Virgin Australia launched our initial Pride Flight in the middle of the pandemic and fast forward to today, we have flights all over Australia, and our very first international Pride Flight from San Francisco with our wonderful partner, United Airlines," said Jayne Hrdlicka, CEO for Virgin Australia Group.
  • United is the country's leading carrier to Australia and operates flights to three destinations in Australia through SFO including Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Attorney Allen Sawyer Gets Charges Dismissed for Bay Area Doctor Involved in Multi-Million Dollar Patients-For-Cash Kickback Scheme

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Law Offices of Allen Sawyer today announce that charges against Dr. T., a client involved in a multi-million-dollar federal health care fraud case (Case # 3:20-cr-00410-MMC), have been dismissed, thanks to the intervention of federal criminal defense attorney Allen Sawyer.

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  • Negotiations with the U.S. Attorney's Office and the Medical Board of California made by federal criminal defense attorney Allen Sawyer of The Law Offices of Allen Sawyer resulted in the dismissal of charges for Dr. T. and the preservation of his medical license.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Law Offices of Allen Sawyer today announce that charges against Dr. T., a client involved in a multi-million-dollar federal health care fraud case (Case # 3:20-cr-00410-MMC), have been dismissed, thanks to the intervention of federal criminal defense attorney Allen Sawyer.
  • Defense attorney Allen Sawyer negotiated a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office, which secured community service for Dr. T., after which the charges against him were dismissed.
  • "This was the largest federal health care fraud case the Bay Area's ever seen," said Sawyer.

Ada Developers Academy Finally Opens Campus Doors for Their FREE Tech School in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 6, Ada Developers Academy (Ada) officially opens their brick and mortar campus doors for class in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 6, Ada Developers Academy (Ada) officially opens their brick and mortar campus doors for class in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • The tuition-free coding school for BIPOC, women and gender-expansive adults is celebrating its entrance into the Atlanta tech mecca with an exclusive reveal held for members of the press.
  • We believe our impact in Atlanta will ensure that the wealth generated by tech growth benefits the whole community, not just a select few.
  • In this way, we will build more resilient communities and a more just and inclusive economy for everyone, " says Ada CEO Lauren Sato.

RK Logistics Group Expands Bay Area Warehouse Operations in Hayward

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RK Logistics Group, a leading Silicon Valley provider of warehousing, eCommerce fulfillment and supply chain management services, today announced the opening of a new commercial logistics facility in Hayward supporting local manufacturing of electric vehicles.

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    FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RK Logistics Group, a leading Silicon Valley provider of warehousing, eCommerce fulfillment and supply chain management services, today announced the opening of a new commercial logistics facility in Hayward supporting local manufacturing of electric vehicles.
  • This latest addition to RK's network brings the company's greater Bay Area warehousing footprint to 12 facilities representing some 1.3 million square feet.
  • The new warehouse, located at 31353 Huntwood Avenue in Hayward, is a shared space facility where RK is co-locating with Tesla.
  • The new Hayward site is the third facility RK has added in the Bay Area over the past year.

Protiviti Managing Director Gordon Tucker Named One of the 2023 Global Leaders in Consulting

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gordon Tucker, a managing director with global consulting firm Protiviti and leader of its Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) industry practice, has been named to Consulting magazine's 2023 list of 'Global Leaders in Consulting.' The award honors senior consulting professionals who have displayed outstanding work ethics, service delivery and innovative thinking and made a significant impact on the profession worldwide. Tucker is recognized in the Excellence in Leadership category.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gordon Tucker, a managing director with global consulting firm Protiviti and leader of its Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) industry practice, has been named to Consulting magazine's 2023 list of ' Global Leaders in Consulting .'
  • "Gordon has been instrumental in growing our TMT industry practice from its West-Coast-based beginnings to a significant global presence," said Protiviti President and CEO Joseph Tarantino.
  • Previous Protiviti honorees of the Global Leaders in Consulting recognition include: Gary Anderson (2022), Pat Scott (2021), Sanjeev Agarwal (2019), Andrew Clinton (2018) and Phillip Fretwell (2017).
  • Protiviti has also been recognized consistently since 2014 on Consulting magazine's annual ' Best Firms to Work For ' list.

Benesch Welcomes Stephanie Sheridan as Partner in Charge of San Francisco Office

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Bringing nearly 35 years of experience, Sheridan will serve as Partner in Charge of the firm’s San Francisco office, as well as Vice Chair of the firmwide Litigation Group and as a member of Benesch’s Executive Committee, effective February 21.

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  • Bringing nearly 35 years of experience, Sheridan will serve as Partner in Charge of the firm’s San Francisco office, as well as Vice Chair of the firmwide Litigation Group and as a member of Benesch’s Executive Committee, effective February 21.
  • “We are bullish on the California market, and Stephanie’s addition in San Francisco is just one of the reasons,” said Gregg A. Eisenberg, Benesch’s firmwide managing partner.
  • “We’re confident that under Stephanie’s leadership, our San Francisco office and presence in California will emerge as the next hot spot for Benesch.
  • Sheridan began her legal career with Sedgwick, where she practiced until 2017 and was a Managing Partner of the firm’s San Francisco headquarters.

Reflexions Selected by Metro to Modernize Digital Customer Experience

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reflexions is pleased to announce that it has been engaged by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) to modernize and redesign the organization's website, SmartTrip web applications, and other key customer touchpoints.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reflexions is pleased to announce that it has been engaged by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) to modernize and redesign the organization's website, SmartTrip web applications, and other key customer touchpoints.
  • Reflexions is eager to assist Metro in better serving and engaging with its customers through a more unified and modernized customer experience.
  • Reflexions began the multi-year, multi-million dollar engagement with Metro in late 2021 and is set to be completed in 2024.
  • Founded in 1999, Reflexions is a digital strategy, design, and development firm based in New York City.

Frontegg to Present at Upcoming DeveloperWeek 2023 Conference & Expo

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontegg , the leading user management platform for B2B apps, today announced its presence at the DeveloperWeek 2023 Conference & Expo.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontegg , the leading user management platform for B2B apps, today announced its presence at the DeveloperWeek 2023 Conference & Expo.
  • DeveloperWeek is the world’s largest developer and engineering expo and will be held in the San Francisco Bay Area on Feb. 15-17 and virtually on Feb. 21-23.
  • Frontegg is a sponsor of the event and will present on security pitfalls caused by unaware javascript coding.
  • Who: Taylor Krusen, senior developer relations engineer at Frontegg, will deliver a presentation titled “Top 10 Security Pitfalls Caused by Unaware Javascript Coding .”
    When: Feb. 15-17, 2023 in San Francisco and Feb. 21-23 virtually
    Event details: Over six thousand developer professionals representing 110 countries from key industries, including SaaS, finance, technology and entertainment, will attend the DeveloperWeek 2023 Conference & Expo.

Recent Ground Breaking of Two New Townhome Developments in Hayward & Sunnyvale Continue to Bring Sought-After Housing to the Bay Area

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230217005045/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230217005045/en/
    Fusion will feature a collection of 55, 3-bedroom townhomes and 9 live-work townhomes in Hayward, CA.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Formerly two commercial sites, Fusion fronts Mission Boulevard in a prime East Bay location in Hayward, the sixth largest city in the San Francisco Bay area.
  • These two developments will join SoMi , a new townhome and condominium community also by Homes Built for America, now selling in Hayward.
  • Together with SoMi, Fusion and Vida will bring further attainable housing to the Bay Area.