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Saucey Reports a Spike in Demand

L.A. Business Journal

Chief Executive Chris Vaughn, the signs pointing to a spike in demand for the company's alcohol delivery app came well ahead of the stay-at-home order. For Saucey Inc.

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Uber Retreats From Arizona In Self Driving Car Efforts

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On-demand ride provider Uber is abandoning its efforts to test its self driving cars in Arizona, as the company continues to try to recover from the death of a pedestrian in the state in March. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Uber has reportedly laid off around 300 of its "test drivers" in Arizona.

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Demand Media Launches Long Form Article Effort

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Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the online publisher which runs such sites as eHow.com, typeF.com, and LIVESTRONG.COM, said Thursday afternoon that it is launching a new effort focused on long-form web content. The firm said it is looking to engage feature writers to write long articles--"north of 850 words"--for its sites. READ MORE>>.

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LA’s Electric Vehicle Talent Pool Is Driving Industry Changes

L.A. Business Journal

Southern California’s demand for electric vehicle industry skilled workers will continue to grow, further pushing up salaries and filling local training classrooms, according to a new report.

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SoCal Firms Still Lined Up For IPOs

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10 of the 44 venture-backed companies currently filed to go public are from Southern California, according to an analysis today from the Wall Street Journal. According to the report, there are 44 U.S., venture-backed companies currently filed for an IPO, with 10 from Southern California and 13 from Silicon Valley.

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Silicon Beach Report April 6: Hyperloop One Asks Public to Suggest U.S. Routes, Selects 11 Regions for Further Study

L.A. Business Journal

routes and selects 11 regions for further study, on-demand doctor app Heal adds Obama’s Secretary of Navy to board, and Virgin Galactic planning for test space launch before end of year. Hyperloop One asks public to suggest U.S.

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Silicon Beach Report May 3: Hulu Hits 20 Million Subscribers

L.A. Business Journal

Hulu hits 20 million subscribers; eHarmony data scientist hired by Facebook; On-Demand car wash coming to Los Angeles.

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