Copyright © 2023, The San Diego Union-Tribune | CA Notice of Collection | Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information Advertisement Advertisement Technology A technology startup in San Diego has just raised $30 million from investors to continue building out its software for cashier-less, “grab-and-go” stores. The model, popularized by Amazon Go, allows shoppers to simply walk into a store, grab items from the shelves, and walk out — with the receipt sent directly to their mobile device.The local startup, Accel Robotics, is developing computer vision software — along with cameras, sensors...…Copyright © 2023, The San Diego Union-Tribune | CA Notice of Collection | Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information Advertisement Advertisement Technology A technology startup in San Diego has just raised $30 million from investors to continue building out its software for cashier-less, “grab-and-go” stores. The model, popularized by Amazon Go, allows shoppers to simply walk into a store, grab items from the shelves, and walk out — with the receipt sent directly to their mobile device.The local startup, Accel Robotics, is developing computer vision software — along with cameras, sensors...WW…

Copyright © 2022, The San Diego Union-Tribune | | AdvertisementAdvertisement Every night this week, a band of men stands guard in front of Pushkin Russian Restaurant in downtown San Diego, armed with shotguns and handguns while activists march the streets around them.Outside the upscale restaurant, the men stand like soldiers — arms folded against their chests; feet planted hip-width apart. Inside, two men hold shotguns from behind a large window facing out to the street. They’ve been there every night since Sunday, guarding the restaurant into the early hours of the morning.“The shotguns...…Copyright © 2022, The San Diego Union-Tribune | | AdvertisementAdvertisement Every night this week, a band of men stands guard in front of Pushkin Russian Restaurant in downtown San Diego, armed with shotguns and handguns while activists march the streets around them.Outside the upscale restaurant, the men stand like soldiers — arms folded against their chests; feet planted hip-width apart. Inside, two men hold shotguns from behind a large window facing out to the street. They’ve been there every night since Sunday, guarding the restaurant into the early hours of the morning.“The shotguns...WW…

Copyright © 2022, The San Diego Union-Tribune | | AdvertisementAdvertisement A San Diego foodtech startup has grown fillets of yellowtail fish entirely from cells, making the local company one of the most scientifically advanced in the world of lab-grown seafood. The startup, called BlueNalu, is less than 2 years old and yet it has hit a scientific milestone many researchers only dream of. In front of a small crowd gathered at San Diego Bay last week, the startup’s chef prepared the lab-created yellowtail fish in a variety of ways, from fish tacos and poke to seafood bisque.For those...…Copyright © 2022, The San Diego Union-Tribune | | AdvertisementAdvertisement A San Diego foodtech startup has grown fillets of yellowtail fish entirely from cells, making the local company one of the most scientifically advanced in the world of lab-grown seafood. The startup, called BlueNalu, is less than 2 years old and yet it has hit a scientific milestone many researchers only dream of. In front of a small crowd gathered at San Diego Bay last week, the startup’s chef prepared the lab-created yellowtail fish in a variety of ways, from fish tacos and poke to seafood bisque.For those...WW…

Copyright © 2022, The San Diego Union-Tribune | | AdvertisementAdvertisement Once again, San Diego County health officials followed the governor’s lead, going along with a new order for the 30 counties on the state’s COVID-19 watch list to shut down indoor operations for a significant number of businesses and organizations, from churches to salons, by Wednesday morning.The new edict came Monday, just six days after local restaurants, bars and family entertainment businesses, including movie theaters, faced similar restrictions designed to drive down increasing novel coronavirus rates state...…Copyright © 2022, The San Diego Union-Tribune | | AdvertisementAdvertisement Once again, San Diego County health officials followed the governor’s lead, going along with a new order for the 30 counties on the state’s COVID-19 watch list to shut down indoor operations for a significant number of businesses and organizations, from churches to salons, by Wednesday morning.The new edict came Monday, just six days after local restaurants, bars and family entertainment businesses, including movie theaters, faced similar restrictions designed to drive down increasing novel coronavirus rates state...WW…

Copyright © 2022, The San Diego Union-Tribune | | AdvertisementAdvertisement In San Diego’s South Park neighborhood, the doors of small shops are typically thrown open. Dogs strolling past tug their humans into the open doorways, collecting treats from the business owners up and down Fern Street.Like most local neighborhoods, the shop owners here are the stewards of their streets. They keep the sidewalks clean; the trash cans emptied; the water bowls full for their resident pets. The storefronts, meticulously cared for, are uniquely San Diegan, as chains are rarely welcomed. Frilly coats,...…Copyright © 2022, The San Diego Union-Tribune | | AdvertisementAdvertisement In San Diego’s South Park neighborhood, the doors of small shops are typically thrown open. Dogs strolling past tug their humans into the open doorways, collecting treats from the business owners up and down Fern Street.Like most local neighborhoods, the shop owners here are the stewards of their streets. They keep the sidewalks clean; the trash cans emptied; the water bowls full for their resident pets. The storefronts, meticulously cared for, are uniquely San Diegan, as chains are rarely welcomed. Frilly coats,...WW…

Copyright © 2022, The San Diego Union-Tribune | | AdvertisementAdvertisement Boulevard Fitness, the University Heights gym now notorious for remaining open amid closure orders, has entered uncharted waters Monday. After receiving multiple visits from San Diego County officials and local police officers — and receiving official documents ordering its closure — the gym has continued business indoors. This is the first time a San Diego business has ignored follow-up actions by county officials. On July 21, Boulevard Fitness received a cease and desist order, but chose to remain open. Days...…Copyright © 2022, The San Diego Union-Tribune | | AdvertisementAdvertisement Boulevard Fitness, the University Heights gym now notorious for remaining open amid closure orders, has entered uncharted waters Monday. After receiving multiple visits from San Diego County officials and local police officers — and receiving official documents ordering its closure — the gym has continued business indoors. This is the first time a San Diego business has ignored follow-up actions by county officials. On July 21, Boulevard Fitness received a cease and desist order, but chose to remain open. Days...WW…

Copyright © 2022, The San Diego Union-Tribune | | AdvertisementAdvertisement A dozen of San Diego’s city libraries are reopening for indoor services this weekend, opening doors to patrons after more than six months of closure.In-person services won’t be exactly the same as pre-COVID-19 days, however. The libraries are allowing computer use, printing, book pickups and some in-person help from libraries to find titles. They’re also expanding outdoor space at several library locations, and renting out plastic-coated laptops so people can work or do distance learning outdoors. AdvertisementBut...…Copyright © 2022, The San Diego Union-Tribune | | AdvertisementAdvertisement A dozen of San Diego’s city libraries are reopening for indoor services this weekend, opening doors to patrons after more than six months of closure.In-person services won’t be exactly the same as pre-COVID-19 days, however. The libraries are allowing computer use, printing, book pickups and some in-person help from libraries to find titles. They’re also expanding outdoor space at several library locations, and renting out plastic-coated laptops so people can work or do distance learning outdoors. AdvertisementBut...WW…

Copyright © 2022, The San Diego Union-Tribune | | AdvertisementAdvertisement At the height of the crypto craze last year — when the virtual currency market was barreling towards a trillion-dollar valuation — a well-known tech entrepreneur in San Diego launched Altcoin.io to exploit a weakness in the market. The plan was to make a new tool for digital currency traders that would eliminate some of the biggest hurdles to buying and selling on the crypto markets.Now, with the value of bitcoin and its crypto brethren sliding south, Altcoin is holding tight to its mission, raising $1 million...…Copyright © 2022, The San Diego Union-Tribune | | AdvertisementAdvertisement At the height of the crypto craze last year — when the virtual currency market was barreling towards a trillion-dollar valuation — a well-known tech entrepreneur in San Diego launched Altcoin.io to exploit a weakness in the market. The plan was to make a new tool for digital currency traders that would eliminate some of the biggest hurdles to buying and selling on the crypto markets.Now, with the value of bitcoin and its crypto brethren sliding south, Altcoin is holding tight to its mission, raising $1 million...WW…