Amgen reaffirms earnings outlook after hurricane hits Puerto Rico
Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, TechnologyAfter reviewing the impacts to its Puerto Rico manufacturing facility from Hurricane Maria, Thousand Oaks biotech giant Amgen reaffirmed its earnings outlook Sept. 25 and said that outreach to impacted staff was ongoing. The storm did not damage any product or in-process inventory at the plant, and the company said it did not expect any Read More →
Simi Valley unveils solar array to power municipal facilities
Energy, Latest news, TechnologyThe Simi Valley Police Department unveiled a new rooftop solar array and solar canopy parking structures that are expected to net it $15.5 million in savings over the next 20 years. The project will provide renewable energy to a third of the city of Simi Valley’s municipal facilities, the city announced after a ribbon cutting Read More →
Cal Poly SLO gets $500,000 grant to fund startup development
Central Coast, Energy, Higher Education, Latest news, TechnologyThe Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship received $500,000 to fund startup development in the county as part of an effort to mitigate job losses from the proposed closure of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, announced on Sept. 18 that the Department of Commerce’s Read More →
Pacifica Hotels adds SpringHill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero
Latest news, TourismPacifica Hotels added another Central Coast location to its roster, bringing the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero under its management. Pacifica owns and operates 30 properties, including SpringHill Suites and the recent acquisition of the Hilton Garden Inn in Kauai, Hawaii, and the Atascadero site is its 15th on the Central Coast. The Read More →
California Lutheran University sells seminary property
Higher Education, Latest news, Real EstateStory updated at 2:15 p.m. Sept. 22: California Lutheran University has sold a 10-acre property where its Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary once operated in Berkeley to Zaytuna College, the only Muslim liberal arts college in the U.S., for $10 million. “We are delighted that the property is going to another nonprofit, faith-based educational institution,” said Read More →
Santa Barbara County accountant arrested over misappropriation of $1.7 million
Latest newsLynn Hogan, an accountant for the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department, was arrested on charges of misappropriation of approximately $1.7 million of public funds, forgery and conspiracy, Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce Dudley announced Sept. 21. Also arrested on the same charges were Michele Lavin, Leanna Harada, Christina Huffinan, Michael Anzivino, and Vincent Read More →
E-commerce forcing retailers to reconnect with customers
Latest news, Small BusinessFar from driving retailers out of business, e-commerce is reinventing the way they connect with their customers. Panelists at the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Central Coast gave a diverse set of perspectives Sept. 20, looking at solutions for the struggling retail market, mostly centered around getting to know customers, providing a sense of place Read More →
