Ventura County growers in position to weather the drought
Ventura County Agriculture Commissioner Henry Gonzales told the Business Times that the county’s farm output will decline if the drought continues, but strawberries, the county’s No. 1 crop, would likely be the least affected because of their high return value.
SLO incubator expands, will accept non-Cal Poly startups
After operating full-time for just over two years now, the program will move from its current 6,000-square-foot space to a 15,000-square-foot building in downtown San Luis Obipso.
Ice cream venture thrives in small retail spaces
Rori’s Creamery has whipped up a plan for retail expansion.
LinkedIn picks up Lynda.com to lift content offerings
The social networking platform is acquiring Carpinteria-based Lynda.com in a $1.5 billion cash and stock deal.
Capps exit from D.C. to reshape Central Coast politics
The Congresswoman will leave behind a legacy as a staunch environmentalist and party loyalist who also developed a reputation for supporting small business and building relationships with her political foes.
