Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity and Mendocino counties are the focus of a pilot project to map the digital divide. the project, funded by the state and local donors, is intended to "lay the foundation" to bring broadband infrastructure to rural areas of the state. Read [...]
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A mere 50 percent of Humboldt County's population has access to a broadband Internet connection, said Connie Steward, senior field representative for Assemblywoman Patty Berg, at a press conference Tuesday. Read More>>>
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The University of California at Merced, is planning to set up a telemedicine centre in the Northern San Joaquin Valley, where many disadvantaged patients lack access to medical specialists. Read More>>>
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UC Merced moved one step closer to creating a series of telemedicine centers to address the health care needs of underserved residents of the San Joaquin Valley. Chancellor Steve Kang and corporate supporters gathered in the university's California Room to announce $1 million in funds [...]
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UC-Merced will use nearly $1 million in grants to create a telemedicine center and electronically connect four rural health centers throughout the San Joaquin Valley to specialists in area cities and other state universities, the Fresno Bee reports. Read More>>>
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Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas (D-26), joined a host of more than 250 supporters and students at Los Angeles Trade Technical College for the launch of Trade Techs long anticipated Regional Economic Development Institute (REDI). REDI is a specialized "school within a school" aimed at strengthening the [...]
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Women in Telecommunications presents: California Emerging Technology Fund: Access to Broadband Services Monday, May 21, 6:00pm-8:00pm, San Francisco MORE INFO: http://www.womenintelecom.org California Emerging Technology Fund: Achieving Ubiquitous Access to Broadband & Advanced Services. Presented by Rich Motta, CFO, California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) Read More>>>
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The California Emerging Technology Fund provides leadership statewide to minimize the Digital Divide by accelerating the deployment of broadband and other advanced communication services to underserved communities and populations. Read More>>>
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The San Joaquin Partnership reported another productive year attracting businesses to San Joaquin County as well as retaining them. The group was involved in 29 business projects that meant the creation of nearly 6,000 jobs last year. Read More>>>
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