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Local Technology Conference Linked To Disease Outbreak

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Los Angeles County health officials are apparently tracking an outbreak of legionellosis (Pontiac Fever), a respiratory disease which can spread in hot tubs or parts of air-conditioning systems, linked to the DOMAINfest Global Conference held in Santa Monica earlier this month.

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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. READ MORE>>.

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Southern California Venture Totals Drop in Q4

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Most sectors saw drops in investment during the year, with the exception of few--including a couple of sectors where Southern California has a significant presence, in Clean Technology and Media & Entertainment. billion in 277 deals. READ MORE>>.