Philip Joens | Friday, August 7th, 2015
Farmers hope El Niño brings more rain, just not too much
Agribusiness, Columns, Latest news, Top Stories, Wine & ViticultureA strong El Niño is likely to happen for the first time since 1998, and it’s whipping up hysteria throughout California. Central Coast farmers have reason to be skeptical, though, that the rains will actually come. Meteorologists say that a strong El Niño does not mean there will be more rain on the Central Coast, Read More →
Philip Joens | Friday, July 31st, 2015
Amazon plans to hire more San Luis Obispo workers
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Philip Joens | Friday, July 24th, 2015
Santa Barbara’s Burger Bus serves up food around town
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Philip Joens | Friday, July 24th, 2015
Ventura reuse plant may be solution to region’s water woes
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Philip Joens | Friday, July 17th, 2015
Amgen’s gamble on new cancer drug may pay off
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Philip Joens | Thursday, July 16th, 2015
Ventura demonstrates water treatment facility
Latest news, Technology, Top Stories, West Ventura CountyThe water was clear on July 16 at the Ventura Potable Water Reuse Demonstration Facility, though it wasn’t always clear. The city of Ventura officially opened the demonstration facility Thursday morning on a tour for media and other selected guests. The facility takes treated waste water and treats it even more, which turns it into Read More →
Philip Joens | Friday, July 10th, 2015
Big Idaho Potato Truck makes stop in Santa Barbara
Latest news, Top StoriesThe Big Idaho Potato Truck came home in a way to Santa Barbara on July 10. Santa Barbara-based marketing agency Evans, Hardy and Young represents the Idaho Potato Commission. As the truck stopped in Santa Barbara, gawkers in the crowd snapped photos and took selfies at the sight of the 22-ton behemoth. Attendees at the Read More →