New Commissioner John Reynolds is the Governor’s latest appointee to the California Public Utilities Commission. His experience includes previous roles working at the CPUC as well as recent work for AV leader – and SVLG member – Cruise Automotive. His range of public and private experience will be key as the CPUC tackles a few …
On issues from climate change to foreign policy, Congressman Ro Khanna is a bold leader in congress and an important voice in technology policy issues. He’s also been a strong advocate for the greater development of US high-tech as a key element of economic recovery. The Silicon Valley Leadership Group will sit down with Congressman …
From antirust to immigration to online privacy and more, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren is a key decision maker in Washington, DC, on issues that are critical to Silicon Valley. SVLG Members, we hope you can join the Silicon Valley Leadership Group in a Capital Connection roundtable on Wednesday, March 23rd from 10:00am – 11:00am PST. This …
Tomorrow—Thursday, Mar 3, 2022 at 9:00 AM PST.—we’re holding a briefing to address: “The Invasion of Ukraine: Impacts and How Silicon Valley Can Help”. Featuring discussions between Polina Sinovets, Head of Odessa Center for Nonproliferation (OdCNP); Yulia Bezvershenko, fellow of the Ukrainian Emerging Leaders Program at the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of …
For the last two years, “Covid-19” and “pandemic” have been synonymous. But now, in the newest phase of the virus, “Covid-19” is moving from a pandemic to an endemic disease. But what does that actually mean for our workdays? What risks should we plan for as we ease back to the office? And what should …
Last month, Governor Newsom said, “We (California) don’t imitate, we’re a model to the world. In climate, we want to continue to assert that leadership and continue to raise the bar.“ The Silicon Valley Leadership Group is hosting Lauren Sanchez, Governor Newsom’s Senior Climate Advisor. Lauren has worked on climate policy at CalEPA, the Air Resources Board, …
Managing Cyber Security risks has never been a higher priority. With increasing volumes of business done online and online attacks seen as an increasingly profitable alternative to riskier crimes, businesses at every stage have to build resilient, accountable systems. Currency isn’t the only target, user information and patterns of behavior can be monetized and exploited …
After her recent nomination at CalEPA as Deputy Secretary for Environmental Justice, Tribal Affairs and Border Relations, the Silicon Valley Leader Group welcomes Bidtah Becker as our guest! In one of her first roundtables since stepping into the role, Bidtah sits down with our Vice President of Environmental Policy, Mary Holing. Becker will share insights about the Administration’s …
Once every ten years, legislative and Congressional lines are redrawn and the politics of California shift. The new maps are a key influencer on elections and how the decade will be shaped. Will Redistricting change the Democrats super majority in the Legislature? Are there opportunities for the Republicans to gain ground? Will the Democrats gain …
Looking to buy a home in the Bay Area? You’ll need a household income of about $235,000 to afford the median home price of $1.2 million — and that’s if you can find a seller who will take your money. Whether it’s the climate, the innovative atmosphere, or the world-class tech ecosystem, people want to be here, and Bay Area housing prices continue to skyrocket.
With many left out of the market or enduring long commutes to less expensive areas as a result, local leaders are working together to increase the housing supply and make the Bay Area more affordable for all.
The League of California Cities Peninsula Division, city officials, and business leaders from the Silicon Valley Leadership Group came together to discuss the future of housing in the Bay Area at Housing in Your City, an online SVLG event on January 26.
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