Southern California Edison Signs More Energy Storage Contracts
L.A. Business Journal
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Southern California Edison has signed long-term contracts for four projects totaling 590 megawatts of battery energy storage.
Southern California's Billion Dollar Startup Trio: SpaceX, Snapchat, Beats
socalTECH
JANUARY 27, 2014
A recent analysis by the Wall Street Journal uncovers a surprising number of Southern California startups in the billion dollar valuation -- led by Hawthorne-based SpaceX , with a $4.8 Along with SpaceX, Southern California includes Snapchat ($2.0 Think Silicon Valley has a lock on billion dollar startups?
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SoCal's Next Big Online Publisher: Breitbart.com?
socalTECH
JUNE 6, 2011
Southern California is already establishing a reputation as the home of one of the biggest online publishers, Demand Media. However, what will Southern California's next big, online publishing empire be? Breitbart.com runs the site Big Government , which broke the story of U.S. READ MORE>>.
WSJ Top Startups List: SoCal Matches Silicon Valley On IPOs
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
One of the most interesting things about the Wall Street Journal's list of top startups in the U.S.? The number of IPOs of companies on the Journal's list from 2011 from Southern California matched the number of IPOs of Silicon Valley companies.
SoCal Firms Still Lined Up For IPOs
socalTECH
APRIL 20, 2011
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. venture-backed companies currently filed for an IPO, with 10 from Southern California and 13 from Silicon Valley. According to the report, there are 44 U.S.,
Silicon Beach Report June 28: Atom Tickets Launches Across Southern California
L.A. Business Journal
JUNE 28, 2016
Atom Tickets Launches Across Southern California, Green Dot gets scrutiny from U.S. Senate, Hillary Clinton fundraises at Sean Parker’s house, and more.
Edison Moves Forward With $1.2B Battery Storage Contract
L.A. Business Journal
JANUARY 24, 2022
Last month, Southern California Edison, the electric utility subsidiary of Rosemead-based Edison International, announced two major moves to reduce reliance on greenhouse gases (GHG).
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High-Speed Las Vegas Rail Project May Be Back on Track
L.A. Business Journal
MAY 10, 2021
A planned high-speed rail project between Las Vegas and Southern California that stalled out last fall amid the pandemic now appears to be back on track.
Vegas-to-LA Rail Developer Buys Land for Second Station
L.A. Business Journal
AUGUST 2, 2021
With its announcement of a land acquisition in Las Vegas last month, the developer of a high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Southern California now has land for two key stations.
State Approves Most of Proposed Edison Rate Hike
L.A. Business Journal
AUGUST 30, 2021
Southern California Edison executives were generally pleased with the state’s decision in early August to allow the utility to tap ratepayers to raise $6.9 billion in revenue this year, even though that was $730 million short of what Edison requested.
Citizen Journalism
SoCal Tech Calendar
JULY 7, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009 -- SMCLA: Citizen Journalism: Social Media's Effect on How News is Reported and Consumed. More and more people are turning to social media as the first place they look for breaking news.
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SoCal Cleantech
SoCal Tech Calendar
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009 -- SoCal Cleantech: Surviving and Thriving During the Downturn. Few cities are both so cognizant of the problems of pollution and as poised to make a difference as Los Angeles. See [link] (more).
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100 Mid-Year Economic Forecast
SoCal Tech Calendar
JULY 9, 2016
Please join the Los Angeles Business Journal and San Fernando Valley Business Journal as we present our 2016 Mid-Year Economic Trends and Forecast. Friday, July 15, 2016 -- Mid-Year Economic Forecast.
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Tesla Motors to Build 20MW Battery Storage Facility for SoCal Edison
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Southern California Edison has selected Tesla Motors Inc. to build a 20-megawatt battery storage facility in Mira Loma for an undisclosed amount.
Report: Snapchat Turns Down $3 Billion Offer From Facebook
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 13, 2013
In a very bold move, Venice-based Snapchat has apparently turned down a $3 billion acquisition offer from Facebook , according to a report today from the Wall Street Journal.
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Silicon Beach Report March 26: Study Says SoCal Tech Scene Leaving $100B on Table
L.A. Business Journal
MARCH 26, 2018
Study says SoCal tech scene leaving $100 billion on table; 2018 to bring more deals than 2017; and Chrissy Teigen latest celebrity to abandon Snapchat.
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Xirrus Ranks Two In WSJ Top Startups List
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
In a proof that it's not all social media and e-commerce here in Southern California, number two ranking startup in The Wall Street Journal's ranking of the "Top 50 Startups" is none other than wireless hardware provider Xirrus , based in Thousand Oaks.
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Tesloop Ride Sharing Service Expands
L.A. Business Journal
JULY 3, 2017
That’s the theory behind Tesloop of Culver City, a car service which ferries passengers on highway trips between 50 miles and 200 miles around Southern California in Tesla Inc.’s Long-haul commuting is better in a Tesla. s Model X or Model S cars.
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Silicon Beach Report Sept. 15: Tesla Motors to Build 20MW Battery Storage Facility for SoCal Edison
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Tesla Motors to build 20MW battery storage facility for SoCal Edison, Citi Ventures backs FastPay, first Hyperloop One likely to be built overseas, and more.
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io/LA Shuts Down
socalTECH
MARCH 27, 2013
Hollywood-based io/LA , the high tech and creative incubator and coworking space, has shut down, the first loss of one of Southern California's new crop of high tech gathering spaces. The loss was first reported by the LA Business Journal.
SoCal Heads to SXSWi | 2012 Panel Picking Guide
Tech Zulu Event
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
TechZulu is helping the Southern California tech community out by listing all the great panels. If you do not see your panel listed and are from SoCal let us know in the comments below and I’ll get it listed. Journalism: How to Talk to Your Audience Again. Scaling thru Outsourcing.
Hulu Seeking $200M For More Content, Says Report
socalTECH
DECEMBER 21, 2012
for about $200M to help fund program purchases, according to a report this morning from the Wall Street Journal. Online video streaming site Hulu is asking its owners, Walt Disney Co., Comcast Corp., and News Corp., READ MORE>>.
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USC Launches Media Lab
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 18, 2010
The University of Southern California is looking to tie together technology and media, saying Thursday that it has launched a new Annenberg Innovation Lab as part of the USC Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism. Tags: networking social journalism communications media annenberg. READ MORE>>.
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Ahead of Debate, USC Project Uses Twitter To Measure Political Sentiment
socalTECH
OCTOBER 3, 2012
A new project out of the University of Southern California is looking to help people visualize public sentiment towards the 2012 United States presidential candidates, by analyzing Twitter. The first 2012 Presidential Debate is scheduled for later tonight in Denver.
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Russian Firm’s Bid For Rocket Launcher Comes Under Fire.
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
Russian private aviation holding company CJSC S7 Group’s purchase of Sea Launch, a rocket launch company that operates out of the Port of Long Beach, is making waves in the Southern California aerospace industry, with a legal challenge by the Boeing Co. and concerns about the Russian company’s involvement.
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254 Edison Preps $4B Nuclear Project
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Southern California Edison announces start date for AECOM-led project to decommission the San Onofre nuclear power plant.
Green Dot Might See More Regulation
socalTECH
MAY 23, 2012
According to the Wall Street Journal, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is considering more regulations on cards like those provided by Green Dot, to better protect consumers.
Reflections on 2017: Michael Terpin, Transform Group International
socalTECH
DECEMBER 28, 2017
During the holiday season, our tradition over the last few years has been to post reflections on the past year and some predictions from Southern California's "movers and shakers" in the technology industry. This morning, we have a contribution from Michael Terpin , the CEO of Transform Group International and Chairman of BitAngels.
California Aerospace Caucus Launched in Congress
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Two Southern California lawmakers on Sept. 12 announced the creation of the California Aerospace Caucus in Congress to promote legislation that supports the region’s aerospace industry.
USC Among Top 10 Universities for Video Game Development Programs
L.A. Business Journal
APRIL 20, 2018
The University of Southern California ranked No. 2 on a list of top 10 universities for video game development programs, according to Sherman Oaks-based 80 Level, an online publication covering the gaming industry.
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Local Firms Recognized For Innovation
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
A number of local, Southern California firms were recognized today by the Wall Street Journal, in that publication's annual Technology Innovation Awards.
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154 NASA Nominee Bodes Well For Entrepreneurs
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
representative from Oklahoma, as the next administrator of NASA could bring a wave of business to Southern California aerospace companies. President Donald Trump’s nomination of Jim Bridenstine, a U.S.
From Football, to Private Equity, and Back Again: Haden In At USC
socalTECH
JULY 21, 2010
Pat Haden, a member of private equity firm Riordan Lewis & Haden Equity Partners, has departed the private equity world to head up the University of Southern California's athletic direction, according to the school Tuesday. Prior to RLH, Haden was an attorney at Lillick, McHose & Charles L.L.P.
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150 2019 SFVBJ Women's Council
SoCal Tech Calendar
APRIL 11, 2019
San Fernando Valley Business Journal.The San Fernando Valley Business Journal is proud to present the 2019 Women's Council Awards at the Hilton Woodland Hills. The San Fernando Valley Business Journal is proud to present our Women's Council Awards at the Hilton Woodland Hills. Wednesday, April 17, 2019 -- 2019 SFVBJ Women's Council.
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100 Silicon Beach Report Jan. 23: SpaceX Won’t Try to Land Its Next Rocket
L.A. Business Journal
JANUARY 23, 2017
SpaceX won’t try to land its next rocket, Snapchat implements rules to combat fake news and explicit content, and Southern California Edison seeks $570 million for electric vehicle programs.
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Jason Lawrence Nazar
Tech.Co
MARCH 5, 2015
Jason is also the creator and host of Startups Uncensored, the longest running and most widely attended technology gathering in southern California, which regularly brings together thousands of entrepreneurs, techies and investors. Jason was named one of the “Most Admired CEOs in Los Angeles” by the LA Business Journal.
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Silicon Beach Report Feb. 7: Collectible Sneaker Reseller Goat Raises $25M.
L.A. Business Journal
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Collectible sneaker reseller Goat raises $25 million, SpaceX plans to launch rockets every 2 weeks, and Virtual reality firm Upland expands into SoCal.
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100 Startups In The Sky: The Future of News
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 23, 2017
Journalism, Media, and the Future Where does reporting go next? Thursday, June 29, 2017 -- The Future of News. Startups In The Sky. Can Fake News be stopped? How does tech help create the next golden age? See [link] (more)
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Tech and Entertainment Have a Home in Silicon Beach
Tech Zulu Event
JUNE 10, 2014
The Los Angeles Business Journal recently reported data compiled by SoCalTech.com showing that “L.A. According to the Wall Street Journal , these included Ooma founder Andrew Frame purchasing in Bel Air, and Facebook head of market development Matt Jacobson buying in Manhattan Beach. YouTube is joined by the SoCal outpost for Facebook.
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108 2017 Women's Summit
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 17, 2017
The Los Angeles Business Journal is proud to announce the 2017 WomenÂ’s Summit and Awards. Friday, June 23, 2017 -- WomenÂ’s Summit and Awards. This event is designed to recognize and honor outstanding businesswomen who have made significant contributions. Join us to be inspired, to learn from and connect with local executives in Los Angeles.
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Power Companies Charge Into Storage Ventures
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
Tesla’s battery plant for SoCal Edison is part of a wider industry push to put more into storage.
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LA CEOs
SoCal Tech Calendar
APRIL 30, 2018
Fastest Growing Company and a Los Angeles Business Journal Best Place to Work. Since beginning his career during the first Santa Monica dot.com boom in 1999, Josh has built and sold his company twice, and along the way managed to pick up accolades such as becoming an Inc. This event is restricted to qualified CEOs and CFOs only.
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Entrepreneurs Love Celebrity Investors While VCs (Usually) Hate Them
InfoChachkie
JANUARY 27, 2014
A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. Because Rincon Venture Partners’ primary geographic focus is Southern California, we periodically encounter investment opportunities in which one or more celebrities have participated as Angel investors. What’s the cause of this incongruence?
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Poly Founders Hosts Accelsor @ Cal Poly Pomona
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 4, 2012
As one of nine startups out of Startup UCLA's first batch, Accelsor has gained press from the likes of the Wall Street Journal for their innovative way to rapidly develop websites without code. Join Poly Founders as we host Hunter Owens and Mark Nadal, the co-founders of Accelsor for a night of stories, questions, and networking.
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