Editorial: Signs of a gradual comeback in tourism
OpinionIt’s hard to overstate the powerful influence that tourism exerts over the region’s economy. In San Luis Obispo County, there really isn’t much else, outside of government, universities and agriculture. In Santa Barbara County, the post-“Sideways” wine tourism boom has added a new dimension to what was already a national and global brand as well Read More →
Caputo tops the list of winners at construction industry awards
ColumnsCaputo Construction took home the top trophy at the Santa Barbara Contractors Association’s 2010 Builder of the Year Awards, presented at a July 30 dinner at Fess Parker’s DoubleTree Resort. The Subcontractor of the Year award went to Construction Plumbing and the Member’s Choice Award to D.D. Ford Construction. Hayward Lumber Co. won the Industry Read More →
Editorial: Don't threaten eminent domain lightly
OpinionLast week’s editorial encouraged the Pacific Oaks Credit Union and the owner of troubled Carriage Square, a retail property in Oxnard, to work out their differences and avoid an eminent domain action by the city. We’re pleased to see that the parties took our advice — and obviously similar advice given by civic leaders. The Read More →
After Baker, Cal Poly may need a rethink
ColumnsWith a world-class reputation for its undergraduate programs and master’s degrees, $1 billion in campus improvements and a reputation for bringing an international flavor to higher education, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo should be riding high. But for the third time during the past two years, it’s friction between recently retired Cal Poly President Warren Read More →
