Why Fed policy is driving up the cost of farmland in California
Columns, OpinionEven California, where real estate is otherwise depressed, has not been immune from price spikes.
T.O. culture chief says arts are a vital economic driver
Latest news, Tri-County EconomyTapping the region’s economic potential means developing better relationships between businesses and arts organizations, said Barry McComb, cultural affairs director for the city of Thousand Oaks. Speaking at California Lutheran University’s kickoff for its Corporate Leaders Breakfast series, McComb said rather than looking at business and the arts sectors as separate interests, the right path Read More →
Ray Deutsch leaves a legacy that extends far beyond Santa Maria
Columns, OpinionHE was one of those rare people — a man comfortable enough in his own skin and in his values to speak the language of business but also recognize regional values.
Steady growth ahead as Business Times proves longevity matters
Columns, OpinionWe are now the regional publication with recognized expertise in business and finance in our three-county circulation area.
New Year promises mixed recovery in the Tri-Counties, led by SLO
Columns, OpinionSan Luis Obispo will be California’s little county that could.
Special Comment from the Editor: Jan. 2 rally could singal turning point
OpinionA curious aspect to the history of modern finance is the presence of substantial turning points. Often these are moments whose significance is not fully recognized until years, perhaps decades have passed. But it’s also true that these turning points sometimes happen under extreme political or economic pressure—pressure that forces a substantial policy change. Decisions Read More →
Santa Barbara’s El Encanto leads new wave of luxury hotels
Columns, TourismThe South Coast quietly ushered in a new era of luxury hotel construction on Dec. 18 when Orient-Express took the wraps off the rebuilt and remodeled El Encanto, a once-faded gem located on Santa Barbara’s Riviera. With a few dozen media types, movers and shakers, and Mayor Helene Schneider looking on, Orient-Express Regional Managing Director Read More →
