Barbara Lee, Mayor

Vacant downtown Oakland lot listed with potential for large-scale residential development

An undeveloped parcel of land in downtown Oakland is now available for purchase, according to the San Francisco Business Times.

Dan Hicks, Professor

UC Merced launches interdisciplinary major focusing on ethics in science and technology

UC Merced has introduced a new major in science, technology and ethics, aiming to prepare students to address complex questions at the intersection of scientific advancement and societal impact.

Lydia Tan, chief real estate officer for Oakland Roots

Port of Oakland selects local soccer club and developer for Howard Terminal project

The Port of Oakland has selected Oakland Roots Sports Club and Industrial Realty Group to lead the redevelopment of the Howard Terminal site, according to a report by the San Francisco Business Times.

Sanjeev Acharya, Sanjeev Acharya, South Bay real estate executive, and his company Silicon Sage Builders

Bay Area investors unlikely to fully recover losses after real estate fraud

Investors who lost nearly $120 million in a Bay Area real estate fraud scheme may not recover all their money, according to a report from the Mercury News.

Eric Korpela, astronomer and director of SETI@home

UC Berkeley scientists review final results after global crowdsourced search for alien signals

For more than two decades, millions of volunteers around the world contributed their home computers to help University of California Berkeley scientists search for extraterrestrial life.

Andrew McAllister, Commissioner of California Energy Commission

California updates building code with focus on efficiency and emission reduction

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has announced updates to the state’s Energy Code, set to take effect in 2025.

George M. Cook, Performing the Duties of the Director

Census Bureau schedules prerelease webinar for new American Community Survey estimates

The U.S. Census Bureau will host a prerelease webinar on January 22 at 1 p.m. ET to discuss the upcoming release of the 2020-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.

Elizabeth Auer has been working at the California Public Utilities Commission

Elizabeth Auer discusses her role supporting consumers at CPUC

Elizabeth Auer has been with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for three years and serves as a Staff Services Manager I in the Consumer Affairs Branch, based in Sacramento.

Daniel Diermeier, Chancellor

Vanderbilt University acquires California College of the Arts campus in San Francisco

Vanderbilt University has acquired the California College of the Arts (CCA) campus in San Francisco’s Design District, marking a significant expansion for the Nashville-based institution on the West Coast.

Chris Wright, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy

U.S. Department of Energy and NASA plan lunar nuclear reactor deployment by 2030

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and NASA have announced a renewed partnership to develop a fission surface power system for use on the Moon, with plans to deploy a lunar surface reactor by 2030.

Caroline Beteta, President & CEO

California schedules diverse festivals and cultural events statewide for February

February in California features a variety of events, marking the early signs of spring with wildflowers blooming in the desert and blossoms on fruit and nut trees across the Central Valley.

Ron S. Jarmin, Acting Director

U.S. Census Bureau releases December 2025 business formation statistics

The U.S. Census Bureau has published the latest Business Formation Statistics (BFS) for December 2025, offering updated data on new business applications and formations across the United States and Puerto Rico.

Dina El-Tawansy, Caltrans Director

California awards $202 million for clean transit projects in high-pollution communities

Caltrans has announced the allocation of $202 million to support 143 clean transportation projects across California.

Douglas B. Hansen, Board Member at Four Corners Property

Four Corners sells Menlo Park office building for over $100M

Four Corners Properties has sold its office building at 1540 El Camino Real in Menlo Park for $103.7 million, according to a report from the Silicon Valley Business Journal.

Niki Woodard, Director of Communications and External Affairs at California Energy Commission

California surpasses milestone with over 2.5 million zero-emission vehicles sold

California has surpassed 2.5 million zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales, according to state officials.

Dora Cervantes General Secretary-Treasurer at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

IAM holds training program for young workers at Winpisinger Center

IAM members from various industries recently attended the IAM Young Workers Program at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center.

Evan Spiegel, Chief Executive Officer at Snap Inc.

Snapchat introduces 2016 Flashback feature amid renewed user interest

People are showing renewed interest in Snapchat experiences reminiscent of 2016, including popular features such as dog ear and flower crown filters, lip kits, and low-fi selfies.

James B. Milliken, President at University of California System

UC launches Innovation Awards to honor breakthroughs across campuses and national labs

The University of California Board of Regents has announced the launch of the UC Regents Innovation Awards, a new initiative designed to recognize significant contributions from faculty and research scientists across its 10 campuses and three…

James B. Milliken, President at University of California System

UC researchers examine benefits and risks as they integrate artificial intelligence into science

University of California researchers are testing the capabilities and limits of artificial intelligence (AI) across a range of scientific fields, including meteorology, agriculture, health care, and energy.

Alice Busching Reynolds, President at California Public Utilities Commission

California Public Utilities Commission posts new utility-related filings open for public comment

Each week, new filings are added to ongoing and new proceedings that affect California’s utility services, communities, and consumers.

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