Channel Islands Harbor developments stall
Features, Real EstateThe sagging economy kept several planned projects at Channel Islands Harbor on the shelf.
Special brew: Indy coffee shops hold their own against big boys
Features, Small BusinessIndependent coffee shops in the Tri-Counties are thriving, despite competition with Starbucks and other big names.
A century of chugging along: Santa Maria Valley Railroad turns 100
Features, Small BusinessThe Santa Maria Valley Railroad owns only 14 miles of mainline track, but that is enough to turn a profit.
Crossing the bridge: Red Cross ushers in new leadership
Features, NonprofitsThe American Red Cross in the Tri-Counties has seen a broad turnover in its leadership in the last 10 months.
Taking the edge off: Students launch stress-relief drink
Features, Small BusinessJust Chill, a stress-relief drink, was launched by a 21-year-old Santa Barbara entrepreneur.
Group lends business voice to city hall
Tri-County Economy“You can’t fight city hall.” So goes the old saying. But in Thousand Oaks, business owners are part of city hall through a group called the Business Roundtable.
Bemco builds chambers to test equipment for space
Small BusinessA Simi Valley firm builds chambers that simulate some of the worst conditions that a piece of equipment or product could encounter.
