South San Francisco, CA April 19, 2016 Submitted by Joe Fragola, Kaiser Permanente Residents of Santa Cruz County will soon have access to Kaiser Permanente’s unique blend of high quality, affordable health care and award-winning coverage. The Oakland-based nonprofit…
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Genentech to Present New Data at AAN Showing Superior Efficacy of Investigational Medicine Ocrelizumab Versus Comparators on Disease Activity and Progression in Two Forms of Multiple Sclerosis
South San Francisco, Ca April 12, 2016 Genentech Press Release New analyses showing superior efficacy of ocrelizumab across clinical and subclinical outcomes compared with interferon beta- 1a (Rebif®) in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) and compared with placebo…
Peter Thiel-Backed South San Francisco Firm Counsyl Cuts 27 Employees
South San Francisco, CA April 11, 2016 By Alex Keown, BioSpace.com Breaking News Staff SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO – Molecular diagnostic company Counsyl, which was backed by entrepreneur Peter Thiel, known for backing PayPal and Facebook, terminated 27 employees, about 6…
FDA Grants Priority Review for Genentech’s Cancer Immunotherapy Atezolizumab in Specific Type of Lung Cancer
South San Francisco, CA April 11, 2016 Press Release -Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the company’s Biologics License Application (BLA)…
April 7th Designated California Biotechnology Day as Genentech Celebrates 40th Anniversary in South San Francisco, the Birthplace of Biotechnology
South San Francisco, CA April 9, 2016 With Genentech celebrating their 40th anniversary on April 7th it is very fitting that this date, April 7th, be designated as Biotechnology Day in California. 40 years ago Genentech chose…
San Mateo County Harbor District Debt Free After Paying Off Debt Early
South San Francisco, CA April 8, 2016 Submitted by Steve McGrath, SMC Harbor District Manager After twenty years of debt financing of projects from the Division of Boating and Waterways, regular payments reducing the amount, and healthy reserves,…
New Development Coming to South San Francisco: Gateway of Pacific
South San Francisco, CA April 6, 2016 BioMed Realty has announced a new development in South San Francisco to be located on Gateway Blvd at Oyster Point Blvd. Two buildings, offering 550,000sf of space each, is being marketed as follows:…
College Works Painting Comes to South City
South San Francisco, CA April 1, 2016 Submitted by Kayla Harper, College Works Painting Dear Homeowners, How many years has it been since your house was last painted? Is it time to give your home a…
Bills seek to address regional housing crisis – Rebroadcast of Brendan P Bartholomew’s SF Examiner Article
South San Francisco, CA April 1, 2016 Rebroadcast of Brendan P Bartholomew SF Examiner Article A San Mateo County lawmaker wants to address the region’s housing crisis by requiring more affordable housing in certain developments and allowing senior…
SSFUSD Board Makes Moves to Facilitate Construction Work
South San Francisco, CA March 29, 2016 Submitted by John Horgan, SSFUSD The South San Francisco Unified School District Board of Trustees has made several significant decisions regarding construction projects at District school sites. The moves, designed to facilitate…