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Thanks in large part to a border economy that defies stereotypes and a world-class scientific community, a city famous for its surf is riding a different kind of wave.

June 14, 2016 - Bllomberg

California Overtakes France to Become Sixth-Largest Economy

California has overtaken France as the world’s sixth-largest economy, fueled by strong growth and the U.S. dollar’s gains against foreign currencies. The most-populous U.S. state, with a gross domestic product of $2.5 trillion, has also eclipsed recession-plagued Brazil.

June 9, 2016 - San Diego Union Tribune

San Diego gets nonstop flight to Germany

Starting next year, San Diego will get its second nonstop flight to a European destination, thanks to an agreement with Condor, a German airline, to fly directly to Frankfurt, Germany. While the flights will not operate year-round, service will be available during the crucial summer season, between May and October.

June 1, 2016 - Area Development

CA receives top economic development honors

Further bolstering California’s position as the national leader in job creation, GO-Biz announced that Area Development Magazine has awarded California its first-ever Gold Shovel Award for excellence in economic development and job creation. The state has led the nation in total job creation for two straight years. In 2015, California created more jobs than Florida and Texas combined.

May 23, 2016 - CNBC

This city is taking on Silicon Valley as a start-up haven

Due in large part to the sky-high valuations of Silicon Valley's technology darlings, San Francisco's start-up scene has been a dominant story line in recent years — and rightfully so. But a powerful ecosystem has emerged in San Diego for entrepreneurs, bolstered by the fact it has developed itself as a center of excellence in biotech and life sciences, mobile technology and aerospace research.

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