Containment strategy: Steel structures get the nod for restaurants, offices
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, October 24th, 2014 / Latest news, Real Estate, Subscriber content, Top Stories / Comments Off on Containment strategy: Steel structures get the nod for restaurants, offices
With a few shipping container-based developments on the way in the region and several more in the planning stages, a handful of local firms are turning an already revolutionary item into a niche business that continues to gain popularity.
Big wheels keep on merging
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, October 24th, 2014 / Latest news, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Big wheels keep on merging
The recent merger of Silverado Stages with Silver State Coach positions the new, combined company to dominate the motor coach business in the Western states with a total fleet of 160 buses and shuttles.
Sonos’ move into Territory Ahead HQ fills lower State Street
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, October 24th, 2014 / Latest news, Real Estate, Subscriber content, Top Stories / Comments Off on Sonos’ move into Territory Ahead HQ fills lower State Street
The audio products maker is about to move 150 employees into Santa Barbara’s lower State Street.
Editorial: Ebola eradication effort turns to region’s experts
By Editorial Board / Friday, October 24th, 2014 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Ebola eradication effort turns to region’s experts
In the case of Direct Relief and Amgen, their efforts to bring the Ebola outbreak under control may be more than noteworthy. They may help make history.
Op/ed: Measure P is too deceptive and costly
By Guest commentary / Friday, October 24th, 2014 / Op/Eds, Opinion / Comments Off on Op/ed: Measure P is too deceptive and costly
It would cripple the oil industry, a mainstay of the North County economy, and deprive the county of more than $16 million in annual revenue — most of which supports our schools. It would expose taxpayers to losses of tens or hundreds of millions of dollars in “takings” lawsuits. And sadly, it’s all based on misunderstandings and misinformation.
Dubroff: Author Michael Lewis is the master at spotting undervalued assets
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, October 24th, 2014 / Columns, Latest news, Opinion, Top Stories / Comments Off on Dubroff: Author Michael Lewis is the master at spotting undervalued assets
Lewis, who redefined how we think about baseball, football and Wall Street, will have a lot to say about the Obama presidency.
Op/ed: Measure P is good for our economy
By Guest commentary / Friday, October 24th, 2014 / Op/Eds, Opinion / 1 Comment
As the country with the largest per capita emissions in the world, the United States must get serious about addressing climate change if we are to not face truly catastrophic impacts.