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AI research consortium launched to tackle future pandemics - SmartCitiesWorld March 28, 2020
California Gov. Newsom declares statewide moratorium on evictions for renters hit by coronavirus | TheHill - The Hill March 28, 2020
Shocking San Jose estimate raises coronavirus question: How many people will die? - The Mercury News March 28, 2020
Man lost 81-year-old mom to coronavirus, forced to say goodbye via FaceTime - 6abc.com March 28, 2020
Genentech to Begin Clinical Trial of Drug Treatment for COVID-19 March 28, 2020

SJCN Biz Feeds

California's renters and landlords are 'just scared' as job losses mount from coronavirus March 28, 2020
California Gov. Newsom declares statewide moratorium on evictions for renters hit by coronavirus March 28, 2020
I Was 10 Years Ahead…Or More Alarmingly, The Greater-Fools Were 10 Years Behind | The Venture Company March 28, 2020
California’s construction loophole shows confusion of ‘stay-at-home’ regulations March 28, 2020
Tech giants should let startups defer cloud payments – TechCrunch March 28, 2020
On Unicorns | The Venture Company March 28, 2020
Why you may still be working from home after the coronavirus crisis is over March 28, 2020
Letter: Why don’t Bay Area firms use telecommuting tools they invented? March 28, 2020
Behavior Change Case Study: LA Department of Water & Power - The Shared Solar Program March 28, 2020
Now might be the perfect time to rethink your fundraising approach – TechCrunch March 28, 2020

SJCN Politics Feeds

San Jose Tweaks Transparency Rules Amid COVID-19 Outbreak March 27, 2020
Court pilots video arraignments amid escalating COVID-19 jail worries March 27, 2020
Rethinking Public Input for More Equitable Results March 27, 2020
Coronavirus: Thousands of job cuts loom in Bay Area, Monterey County March 27, 2020
Sudden Layoffs at California Youth Connection Prompt Board Inquiry March 27, 2020
Silicon Valley donation program picks up medical supplies from your front porch March 27, 2020
Super Tuesday Eve: Live Updates March 27, 2020
Otto Lee focuses on homelessness, mental health in supervisorial race - San José Spotlight March 27, 2020
New data reveals Bay Area’s diversity not reflected among top elected officials – Local News Matters March 27, 2020
Coronavirus leads to downturn in Bay Area crime, authorities say March 27, 2020

SJCN Topical Feeds

Bay Area health care workers say they’re unequipped to handle surge of coronavirus patients March 22, 2020
Most believe employers over government on coronavirus March 21, 2020
Global central banks pull out all stops as coronavirus paralyzes economies March 21, 2020
Bay Area Locks Down, Non-essential Travel Banned, Biking Okay–for Now – Streetsblog California March 21, 2020
Social distancing revives America’s suburban instincts March 21, 2020
The Compelling Economic Benefits of Electric Vehicles March 21, 2020

SJCN Academic | Education Feeds

Bogus tweet suggests San Jose high schools will hold streaming graduation on app - East Bay Times March 27, 2020
COVID-19 drives tech community to help with distance learning - The Mercury News March 19, 2020
Colleges in California and nationally move to online instruction in response to coronavirus March 14, 2020
San Jose teachers’ union calls for resignation of Evergreen trustee Jim Zito March 14, 2020
Schools shut down in massive numbers across California amid coronavirus fears March 14, 2020
California students sued because they were such poor readers. They just won $53 million to help them March 13, 2020
Evergreen Valley College president ousted due to sexual relationship, records reveal March 10, 2020
Teacher uses racial slur in class, forcing California school district to issu... https://t.co/s1WE6rsnVu +1 GoldenBot #CA #California March 7, 2020
A Bay Area county rundown of student loan debt March 5, 2020
Community college students would receive more financial aid under new state proposal February 25, 2020

SJCN Community Engagement Feeds

#SanJose #Community Mar 27 #Newsletter featuring “Now More Than Ever, Cities Need Bikes” https://t.co/HgvkF7ZyT4 March 27, 2020
Cities are starting to ban evictions to help workers affected by the coronavirus response March 26, 2020
This Is Silicon Valley’s Chance to Step Up for Humanity March 25, 2020
2020 SPUR Impact Awards: SJSU's CommUniverCity Team Partners with City Residents to Support Community-Based Planning March 25, 2020
Coronavirus Outbreak: South Bay High School Students Join Grass Root Effort To Create Medical Protective Shields March 25, 2020
National Guard Gets To Work In San Jose - msnNOW March 25, 2020
Yelp and GoFundMe partner to help you save your favorite local businesses from coronavirus impact March 25, 2020
Nextdoor launches interactive 'Help Map' feature amid COVID-19 outbreak March 25, 2020
Wefunder launches campaign to help coronavirus-impacted small businesses crowdfund loans March 25, 2020
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Deputies Deliver 'Meals on Wheels' – NBC Los Angeles - The Union Journal March 22, 2020

SJCN Diversity | Cultural Feeds

New data reveals Bay Area’s diversity not reflected among top elected officials March 27, 2020
San Jose’s Joey Chestnut Crushes World Record in Big Macs - NBC Bay Area March 6, 2020
Latino small business owners are fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the U.S. March 1, 2020
San Jose awards $1 million in grants for increasing internet access to thousands of low-income residents - The Mercury News March 1, 2020
San Jose’s New Ballet unveils its new downtown home - The Mercury News March 1, 2020
The #Diversity Debacle | Manufactured #Diversity, ... | https://t.co/03bKXuTxfP #Apple #BarackObama #California #DianneFeinstein #Evolution #Government #HarvardUniversity #HeatherMacDonald #Humanity #LawEnforcement #ManhattanInstitute #MartinLutherKing #Meritocracy #Presidency https://t.co/fgl8dC3DlJ February 23, 2020
The #Diversity Debacle | Manufactured #Diversity, ... | https://t.co/03bKXuTxfP #Apple #BarackObama #California #DianneFeinstein #Evolution #Government #HarvardUniversity #HeatherMacDonald #Humanity #LawEnforcement #ManhattanInstitute #MartinLutherKing #Meritocracy #Presidency https://t.co/V8uJL8osJB February 23, 2020
California corporations must add 1,000 women to their boards to meet gender quota law February 19, 2020
The rise and fall of Marissa Mayer, the once-beloved CEO of Yahoo now pursuing her own venture (YHOO) February 11, 2020
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's comments about San Francisco are a warning sign for the city's tech scene - CNBC February 8, 2020

SJCN Health | Medical Feeds

Coronavirus Deaths in California Likely to Spike in Late April, Fade Away by Mid-July – NBC Bay Area March 28, 2020
'Keep Parks Safe' -- Authorities plead with visitors to follow social distancing rules or face closures March 28, 2020
Coronavirus updates: Marin County announces first coronavirus death March 28, 2020
8 strains of the coronavirus are circling the globe. Here's what clues they're giving scientists. March 28, 2020
"If it’s my time to go it’s my time': Hollister man in recovery for COVID-19 shares warning March 28, 2020
Are you using @zoom_us? The video conference platform is being widely used during the #COVID19 outbreak — for school, virtual happy hours, workouts, game nights and more. @abc7kristensze spoke with the San Jose-based company's founder today. https://t.co/JTVJArJGTe March 27, 2020
How cities are helping workers and small businesses during the coronavirus crisis March 27, 2020
Newsom deploys California National Guard to assist food banks https://t.co/bMe9Rpx4aj March 27, 2020
Letter: Without paid sick leave for workers, San Jose risks a lot - East Bay Times March 27, 2020
COVID-19: Parents, teachers struggle as child care centers close in California March 27, 2020

Spotlight Feeds

Newsom halts some evictions, but financial need in Santa Clara County soars March 28, 2020
Look inside: Santa Clara Convention Center set up for 250 COVID-19 patients March 27, 2020
Frequently asked questions about coronavirus testing and when to see a doctor March 27, 2020
Why is it so hard to get tested for coronavirus in Santa Clara County? March 27, 2020
San Jose parks, light rail routes close as agencies respond to fast-spreading coronavirus March 27, 2020

SJCN Twitter Feeds

Category: Environment | Green

City of San Jose, Environment | Green

San Jose Hopes To Cut Plastic Waste With Cutting-Edge Recycling Facility

SAN JOSE (KPIX) – The city of San Jose is trying to lure a cutting-edge recycling company to the area … Continue reading San Jose Hopes To Cut Plastic Waste With Cutting-Edge Recycling Facility

Environment | Green, Smart Cities

Plastic bag taxes or bans have been passed in 400 cities and states. But did it reduce waste?

And will it work for plastic straws? Read more from the source: Plastic bag taxes or bans have been passed … Continue reading Plastic bag taxes or bans have been passed in 400 cities and states. But did it reduce waste?

Environment | Green

Plastic bag taxes or bans have been passed in 400 cities and states. But did it reduce waste?

And will it work for plastic straws? Read more from the source: Plastic bag taxes or bans have been passed … Continue reading Plastic bag taxes or bans have been passed in 400 cities and states. But did it reduce waste?

Environment | Green, Smart Cities, Sustainability, Urbanization

Incorporating Green Infrastructure into Our Cities

Green infrastructure reduces risks to gray infrastructure from hazards such as flooding and wildfire. It improves the performance and reduces … Continue reading Incorporating Green Infrastructure into Our Cities

Bay Area News, Environment | Green, Sustainability

SFO Plastic Water Bottle Ban Is Bad Public Policy

While well-intentioned, the SFO plastic water bottle ban is bad public policy. I argue why the better alternative is to … Continue reading SFO Plastic Water Bottle Ban Is Bad Public Policy

Environment | Green, Utility Services

San Jose Water Company reaches tentative settlement in over-billing investigation

The state’s public utilities commission must approve the agreement. — Read on http://www.mercurynews.com/2019/07/24/san-jose-water-company-reaches-tentative-settlement-in-over-billing-investigation/ Continue reading San Jose Water Company reaches tentative settlement in over-billing investigation

Energy | Renewable, Environment | Green, Federal Government

Transitioning US to 100% renewables by 2030 will cost rate payers $4.5T

Dive Brief: Wood Mackenzie published a study Thursday estimating the cost of a 100% renewable energy transition by 2030 within … Continue reading Transitioning US to 100% renewables by 2030 will cost rate payers $4.5T

Economic Develop | Futurist, Environment | Green, Transportation | Driverless

Freeways Without Futures 2019 | CNU

Freeways Without Futures 2019 is the tale of ten freeways in cities coast to coast where this movement has spawned … Continue reading Freeways Without Futures 2019 | CNU

Bay Area News, Environment | Green, Public Policy, Silicon Valley Region, State of California, Utility Services

Caltrans ordered to clean up the roadways or face up to $25,000-a-day fines

By 2030, all additional trash hot spots under Caltrans’ control — including grassy fields and medians — must have systems … Continue reading Caltrans ordered to clean up the roadways or face up to $25,000-a-day fines

Environment | Green

World Is Choking on Digital Pollution

mobile.twitter.com/knightfdn/status/1088816004203982853 Continue reading World Is Choking on Digital Pollution