Staff Report | Pacific Coast Business Times

Staff Report | Monday, December 23rd, 2013

Sierra Vista names new chief executive

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center in San Luis Obispo has named Joseph DeSchryver as its chief executive, effective Dec. 29. He previously served as the hospital’s chief operating officer.

Staff Report | Friday, December 20th, 2013

USDA creates emergency response framework to fight citrus disease

Agribusiness, East Ventura County, Latest news, South Coast

The framework will allow the USDA and its partners to coordinate resources, share information and develop strategies to combat a serious bacterial disease affecting citrus crops locally and in other states.

Staff Report | Thursday, December 19th, 2013

2013 attendance at Savor the Central Coast climbs 5.8%

Central Coast, Tourism

San Luis Obispo County’s fourth annual Savor the Central Coast again posted growth in attendance and revenue.

Staff Report | Thursday, December 19th, 2013

Semtech shares sink on lower earnings outlook

Earnings, Technology, Tri-County Public Companies

Shares of Camarillo-based Semtech Corp. plunged 11.2 percent on Dec. 19 after the company downgraded its revenue and profit outlook for the fourth quarter.

Staff Report | Wednesday, December 18th, 2013

Updated: Parkers submit scaled-down plans for second waterfront hotel

Real Estate, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy

The family of late actor and developer Fess Parker has submitted initial concept drawings to the Historic Landmarks Commission for the property on Cabrillo Boulevard. The Parkers told the Business Times that they are moving forward with plans for an upmarket, boutique inn, which would be located next to the 360-room Fess Parker DoubleTree Resort.

Staff Report | Tuesday, December 17th, 2013

Amgen spinout Atara raises $38.5 million

Health Care & Life Science, Technology, Top Stories

Atara Biotherapeutics, a Thousand Oaks firm that emerged last year with major Silicon Valley backers and licenses to develop six Amgen assets, has raised $38.5 million to pursue treatments for dialysis complications and ovarian cancer.

Staff Report | Monday, December 16th, 2013

SLO Spencer’s to close, be replaced by Grocery Outlet

Central Coast, Latest news, Real Estate

Spencer’s Fresh Markets in the Laguna Village Shopping Center in San Luis Obispo is closing at the end of January and will be replaced by two new stores, according to the business and mall management.