Supreme Court clears way for religious organization workers to get free birth control
The U.S. Supreme Court announced May 16 that it would not rule on a case regarding religious organization workers’ access to free birth control. It is looking to lower courts to explore a compromise. The Zubik v. Burwell case discusses whether freedom is infringed by an Obama administration rule regarding contraceptive coverage under the Affordable Care Read More →
Qualstar revenues down 23 percent during first quarter
Qualstar revenues sunk during the first quarter, the company reported May 12. Simi Valley-based Qualstar is an electronics manufacturer that specializes in data storage and power supplies for telecom, broadcast and gaming industries, among others. Revenues sank 23 percent during the quarter from $2.8 million in 2015 to $2.1 million in 2016. Net losses decreased Read More →
Interlink Electronics revenues, profits up
Interlink Electronics reported a sharp increase in revenues and profits for the first quarter on May 16. Westlake Village-based Interlink Electronics focuses on manufacturing sensors that are used in portable electronic devices. The company said revenues increased 24 percent during the quarter to $2.8 million; up from $2.3 million during the first quarter of 2016. Read More →
Clean Diesel Technologies beats revenue estimates but misses on net loss per share
Clean Diesel Technologies beat analyst revenue estimates, but missed net-loss-per share estimates in first quarter results released before markets opened May 13. Oxnard-based Clean Diesel Technologies makes diesel emission control systems for cars and other diesel powered vehicles. Revenue of $9.7 million beat analyst estimates of $8.77 million, according to S&P Capital IQ, but still Read More →
NBC locks up Amgen Tour of California coverage through 2019
NBC Sports and AEG Worldwide agreed to a three-year media rights extension of the Amgen Tour of California on May 12. NBC started televising the Tour of California in 2007 during the second year of the weeklong bicycle race. With the extension, NBC Sports Group will retain U.S. media rights on all platforms and will Read More →
Santa Barbara’s MedBridge launches surgical concierge service Kinese
Santa Barbara-based ambulatory surgery center developer MedBridge launched a new health care service that connects patients with surgeons. Kinese is described as a surgical concierge service that’s rolling out in Santa Barbara, Beverly Hills and San Francisco. It provides immediate access to surgeons and facilities, bypassing expensive and ambiguous costs, waitlists and limited access to Read More →
Region’s economy growing, but slowly
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