Zhiing
TechnologyJon Ziskind knows how big the world is, and he doesn’t want people to get lost. A former professional sailor, Ziskind traveled widely to compete in the America’s Cup, sailing’s most prestigious regatta. The sport relies heavily on Global Positioning System, or GPS, technology, so when Ziskind settled down, it made sense for Read More →
Pacific Capital Bancorp gets preliminary OK for $188M
UncategorizedSanta Barbara-based Pacific Capital Bancorp, the Tri-Counties’ largest bank, said Nov. 6 that it has received preliminary approval for a $188 million investment from the federal government. If given final approval, the money would come from U.S. Treasury Department as part of a program introduced in October to increase the flow of financing and Read More →
Creekside to expand
UncategorizedCreekside Brewing Co. plans to open a new two-level restaurant and bar in downtown San Luis Obispo. Construction to remodel the 4,500 square-foot location at 1040 Broad St. is under way to open the location by December. The restaurant will offer panini sandwiches at lunch, an assortment of meats for dinner, and will brew Read More →
Eye center renamed
UncategorizedThe Cottage Heath System Eye Center in Santa Barbara has been named the Stewart and Louisa MacDougall Eye Center of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. The MacDougalls donated $5 million to support of the hospital’s fundraising campaign for construction, repair and maintenance needs of the eye center. The MacDougalls divide their time between homes in Montecito Read More →
Pismo Nike store planned
UncategorizedNike is planning to open a Central Coast store in February. It will replace a Mikasa kitchen supply store, which closed in January, as the anchor of the Prime Outlets in Pismo Beach. The Nike Factory Store will take up a 7,500 square-foot space in the northern area of the shopping center. The Pismo Beach Read More →
Area mixed on Prop. 8
UncategorizedCalifornia voters approved a ban on same-sex marriage Nov. 4 with the passing of Proposition 8, the most highly funded state proposition ever in United States history. With 99 percent of precincts reporting at press time, 52.5 percent of voters approved the ban. Both sides of the campaign spent a combined $73 million. Santa Read More →
2 women appointed to superior court
UncategorizedJean M. Dandona and Kay S. Kuns have been appointed to judgeships in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court. Dandona, 60, of Carpinteria, has served as a senior legal research attorney for the Santa Barbara County Superior Court since 2000 and previously served as a legal research attorney from 1999 to 2000. She was of Read More →
