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Blackbird Links Santa Monica, Palm Springs

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A new, air travel startup, Blackbird , said today that has launched new service between Santa Monica and Palm Springs, part of a expansion of the startup beyond its Bay Area roots. The company said it is aggregating the existing charter industry to provide the fleet for its services. READ MORE>>.

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AxleHire Plans Zero Emissions Delivery In Santa Monica

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A last-mile delivery company, AxleHire, says it plans to start offering up zero emissions delivery in Santa Monica, as part of Santa Monica's effort to create a voluntary zero emissions delivery zone in the city.

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Boost.ai, Backed By $5M, Opens HQ In Santa Monica

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Boost.ai , a European startup which is developing conversational artificial intelligence (AI) software for banks, financial institutions, and other enterprises, said this morning that it has set up shop in Santa Monica, setting up its North American headquarters here as it expands to the US. was founded in 2016.

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Santa Monica's Science Inc. Backs Electric Motor Startup In $4.5M Funding

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Santa Monica-based Science Inc. , the startup studio led by former MySpace CEO Michael Jones and startup veteran Peter Pham, is the lead investor in electric motor startup Linear Labs. in a seed funding round, led by Science Inc.

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Wander Debuts Wireless, High Speed Networking In Santa Monica

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Los Angeles-based Wander has waded into the high speed, Internet access business, saying on Wednesday that it has launched a new, roughly $25-per-month high speed networking service in Santa Monica. The company claims it is available to "tens of thousands" of households on day one.

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Santa Monica To Get Silicon Valley Coffee Chain Philz Coffee

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In another sign that Southern California--and particularly, Santa Monica--is gaining further credibility as a recognized technology center: Philz Coffee , a coffee chain which is synonymous with being at the tech epicenters of Silicon Valley and San Francisco, is getting set to open up a new location in Santa Monica.

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Santa Monica Threatens Silicon Beach Growth By Taking Aim At Airport

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In a move which threatens the growing Silicon Beach technology industry, the Santa Monica City Council voted last night to downsize the Santa Monica Airport. The council has expressed the desire to close the airport , and is gearing up for legal battles with the FAA. Photo courtesy Steve Lyon @ Flickr. READ MORE>>.