Neverland Ranch on market for $100 million
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, May 29th, 2015 / Central Coast, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on Neverland Ranch on market for $100 million
Colony Capital, the Santa Monica-based firm headed by real estate mogul Tom Barrack, is trying to sell late pop star Michael Jackson’s notorious Neverland Ranch for $100 million. Located at 5225 Figueroa Mountain Road in Los Olivos, the property features a 12,500-square-foot, six-bedroom Normandy-style main house, a four-acre lake and waterfall and a pool. Additionally, Read More →
Refugio oil spill claims can be submitted Saturday at Elks Lodge
By Staff Report / Friday, May 29th, 2015 / Energy, Latest news, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Refugio oil spill claims can be submitted Saturday at Elks Lodge
Plains All American Pipeline representatives will be at a community open house about the Refugio oil spill response from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Elks Lodge at 150 N. Kellogg Ave. in Santa Barbara. The company is actively addressing claims as they are received, according to Patrick Hodgins, senior director of safety Read More →
Beach closures take toll on Santa Barbara County businesses
By Chris Officer / Friday, May 29th, 2015 / Energy, Latest news, Small Business, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Beach closures take toll on Santa Barbara County businesses
The oil spill near Refugio State Beach dealt a financial blow to a handful of businesses with more revenue being lost every day. Although the total impact on Santa Barbara’s $1 billion tourism industry is likely to be offset by increased hotel stays by cleanup crews, there was no sign of relief for those directly Read More →
Cry grows to stop new oil production in Santa Barbara County
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, May 29th, 2015 / Energy, Latest news, South Coast, Technology, Top 25 lists / Comments Off on Cry grows to stop new oil production in Santa Barbara County
The Refugio oil spill cleanup will keep area beaches closed at least until June 4, the number of wildlife affected continues to grow, Canada de Alegria to Coal Oil Point fisheries are off limits and a geyser of negative national media attention has tarnished the region’s pristine reputation. The spill, which was the result of Read More →
Exterior work on new tower nearly done at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura
By Tony Biasotti / Friday, May 29th, 2015 / Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Top Stories, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Exterior work on new tower nearly done at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura
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Field narrowed to 6 in UCSB’s New Venture Competition
By pacbiztimes / Friday, May 29th, 2015 / Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Small Business, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Field narrowed to 6 in UCSB’s New Venture Competition
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Tourism outlook bright; tri-county revenue rising
By Staff Report / Friday, May 29th, 2015 / Central Coast, Latest news, Small Business, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Tourism outlook bright; tri-county revenue rising
As the tri-county region has emerged from the Great Recession, travel and tourism loom larger and larger on the economic landscape, with Memorial Day as the traditional kick off to the region’s peak season. In San Luis Obispo County, rebounding travel and tourism, plus the burgeoning solar industry, are key drivers of new jobs. Visit Read More →