Mixed-use project planned for midtown Santa Barbara corridor
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, July 18th, 2014 / Real Estate, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Mixed-use project planned for midtown Santa Barbara corridor
A new mixed-use development on upper De La Vina Street in Santa Barbara is the latest in a series of locally driven projects in the midtown neighborhood in the last few years.
Tracking trucks: ClearPathGPS offers fleet monitoring from the cloud
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, July 18th, 2014 / Small Business, South Coast, Technology, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Tracking trucks: ClearPathGPS offers fleet monitoring from the cloud
Two Santa Barbara software veterans have started ClearPathGPS to make that technology affordable and easy to use for fleets as small as five vehicles.
L.A. developer snaps up Isla Vista complex for $6M
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, July 18th, 2014 / Columns, Real Estate, South Coast, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on L.A. developer snaps up Isla Vista complex for $6M
Los Angeles investment firm Majestic Asset Management has purchased a 36-unit apartment complex in Isla Vista for about $6 million.
News organizations object to Mission & State funding plan
By Staff Report / Tuesday, July 15th, 2014 / Nonprofits, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on News organizations object to Mission & State funding plan
A two-hour debate over the future of the Mission & State investigative reporting project in Santa Barbara ended with no resolution but one funder calling for a time-out to reassess the awarding of a management contract to a for-profit news organization. The meeting was held at the offices of the Santa Barbara Foundation, which awarded Read More →
Teledyne dives into underwater drone business with Ocean Aero deal
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, July 11th, 2014 / Banking & Finance, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, Tri-County Public Companies, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Teledyne dives into underwater drone business with Ocean Aero deal
While other companies look to the skies for drone business opportunities, Teledyne Technologies is looking to the seas. The Thousand Oaks-based conglomerate has been investing in so-called autonomous underwater vehicles that are used by oceanographers, oil and gas companies and for military missions. On July 2, Teledyne invested in a San Diego company called Ocean Read More →
Editorial: Influx of minors pushes immigration reform to top of agenda
By Editorial Board / Friday, July 11th, 2014 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Influx of minors pushes immigration reform to top of agenda
Housing undocumented children can not be a long-term mission for Naval Base Ventura County, which has national-defense priorities to focus on.
Found in the wilderness: Queen bed, hot shower, soft sheets
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, July 11th, 2014 / Central Coast, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Found in the wilderness: Queen bed, hot shower, soft sheets
Glamping, short for glamor camping, is a niche segment of the outdoor recreation industry. A number of long-standing Central and South Coast retreats are cashing in as the trend’s popularity peaks.