Real estate market tight on the Central Coast
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SLO County supervisors OK workforce housing pilot program
Central Coast, Latest news, Real EstateThe San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors approved a pilot program that aims to incentivize the development of more workforce housing. The program, which got a 3-2 nod at a Nov. 22 meeting, eases design guidelines and streamlines the review process. It reduces the requirement for developers to provide low-income housing or pay in-lieu Read More →
Montecito Bank & Trust donates $1 million to nonprofits
Nonprofits, rightMontecito Bank & Trust doled out $1 million to nonprofits throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura counties at its 14th annual Community Dividends event. The largest financial institution based in Santa Barbara County rung in the season of giving by providing grants to a record-high 203 area nonprofits that primarily serve low- and moderate-income individuals. “We Read More →
Wells Fargo economist says Trump will likely help economy
Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Latest news, Tri-County EconomyPresident-elect Donald Trump will likely have a positive impact on the regional and national economy in the short term in the form of tax cuts and ramping up defense spending, Wells Fargo Senior Economist Mark Vitner said. Trump claims he will reduce personal and corporate income taxes, which would theoretically spur investment in the U.S. Read More →
Supervisors nix updated winery ordinance
Latest news, Wine & ViticultureThe Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors denied an update to the county’s winery ordinance. Despite more than four years of public meetings, deliberation and a recommendation for adoption from the planning commission, the board voted against the update 4-1 at a Nov. 22 meeting. The existing ordinance, implemented in 2004, will remain intact. The Read More →
Tri-Counties lacking enough ‘middle housing’
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UCLA Health expanding in Ventura County
East Ventura County, Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, West Ventura CountyThis article is only available to Business Times subscribers Subscribers: LOG IN or REGISTER for complete digital access. Not a Subscriber? SUBSCRIBE for full access to our weekly newspaper, online edition and Book of Lists. Check the STATUS of your Subscription Account.
