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Editorial Department


| Monday, May 10th, 2010

Bank earnings hint at rebound

Top Stories

Even as the region’s largest bank grabs on to a $500 million lifeline, smaller banks in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties reported mixed first quarters and plans to bring much-needed capital into the region. Many of the region’s banks found their income statements back in the black and saw deposits grow during Read More →

| Monday, May 10th, 2010

Editorial: Higher ed fights for the future of the region

Opinion

In a letter to business leaders, University of California President Mark Yudof argues forcefully for California to abandon budget cuts for higher education and fulfill the promise it made to state residents 50 years ago. What’s unique about this communication is that instead of pursuing a UC-first strategy, Yudoff and his counterparts at the California Read More →

| Monday, May 10th, 2010

Deckers treads lightly: New sustainability czar fits in at shoe firm

Uncategorized

Deckers Outdoor Corp., maker of the Ugg boot, Teva sandal and Simple branwd of shoes, has spent the past few years making sure its footwear and factories are good for workers and the environment. It won’t put up with suppliers who don’t follow wage, health and safety laws, and its newest BIO.D sneaker soles biodegrade Read More →

| Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Keeping the seats full: Arts organizations battle the recession

Nonprofits

A recession is never a pretty picture, especially for arts and culture nonprofits, which rely heavily on private donations and visitor attendance.   Arts organizations around the country laid off workers last year, adopted hiring freezes or cut other expenses in response to a falloff in private donations and government grants. In California, the Santa Read More →

| Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Small particles, big ideas at UCSB venture fair

Uncategorized

Six teams of entrepreneurial UC Santa Barbara students are gearing up to pitch their business plans for a chance at thousands of dollars in financing. They’re part of the UCSB Technology Management Program’s venture competition. Each year, students come up with business plans, hone them with the help of faculty and area business leaders and Read More →

| Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Investing in Santa Barbara: As stock market rebounds, financial firms target region

Uncategorized

The finance world is still holding its head as it recovers from near-collapse, but you wouldn’t think so in Santa Barbara. Two financial firms — Crowell Weedon & Co. and Partnervest — are expanding their reach and services in the city, with one opening a local branch and another launching a nationwide investment platform. Here’s Read More →

| Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Summerland

Columns

If you’re in the market for a big, yellow fixer-upper, you can grab one for a steal these days. The iconic but dilapidated Summerland property known as The Big Yellow House is back on the market after sitting vacant for more than five years — and this time it’s listed at just over half its Read More →