Feds propose tougher oil pipeline safety rules
Energy, Latest news, Top StoriesThe federal body governing pipeline safety has proposed new regulations that would change how oil and gas pipelines are operated, inspected and maintained. The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration came out with a draft of new rules on Oct. 1 in response to an oil spill in 2010 that leaked Read More →
Haggen store closings taking toll in Tri-Counties
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Merged Ryland Group and Standard Pacific trading as CalAtlantic Group
Tri-County Public CompaniesCalAtlantic Group, the new homebuilding company formed in the merger between Ryland Group and Standard Pacific, traded under its new symbol CAA on Oct. 1 on the New York Stock Exchange. Now that the $5.2 billion “merger of equals” between the Westlake-based and Irvine-based homebuilders, respectively, has gone through, the new company has become the Read More →
Emissions cheating irks VW owners in Tri-Counties
Latest news, Top StoriesBrian Martenis has buyer’s remorse. The Santa Maria resident purchased a brand new Volkswagen Golf SportWagen on Aug. 29 because he was attracted to the Golf’s “clean diesel” engine, which boasted economical gas mileage, reliability, quality performance, good resale value and low emissions, Martenis said. He opted to spring for the new car to replace Read More →
