Limoneira Co. buys leases in San Joaquin Valley
By Staff Report / Monday, July 13th, 2015 / Agribusiness, Latest news, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Limoneira Co. buys leases in San Joaquin Valley
Limoneira Co., the 120-year-old global agribusiness, announced today that it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire 157 acres of lemon, orange and specialty citrus orchards in the San Joaquin Valley for approximately $3.3 million. The transaction is expected to close in 60 days. The orchards are being acquired thanks to purchase options within Read More →
Big Idaho Potato Truck makes stop in Santa Barbara
By Philip Joens / Friday, July 10th, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Big Idaho Potato Truck makes stop in Santa Barbara

The Big Idaho Potato Truck came home in a way to Santa Barbara on July 10. Santa Barbara-based marketing agency Evans, Hardy and Young represents the Idaho Potato Commission. As the truck stopped in Santa Barbara, gawkers in the crowd snapped photos and took selfies at the sight of the 22-ton behemoth. Attendees at the Read More →
Refugio State Beach to reopen July 17
By Staff Report / Friday, July 10th, 2015 / Latest news, Tourism / Comments Off on Refugio State Beach to reopen July 17
Refugio State Beach, which was closed after an oil spill May 19, has been cleared by California State Parks to reopen at noon July 17. Officials completed a site assessment of the state beach and deemed it safe for the public. All recreational activities will resume, including swimming, camping and fishing. Non-state park areas to Read More →

Electrician turns Santa Barbara building into gallery
By Manny Araujo / Friday, July 10th, 2015 / Features, Latest news, Small Business, South Coast, Top Stories / Comments Off on Electrician turns Santa Barbara building into gallery

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Ventura land sale to homebuilder gives UC money for ag project
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, July 10th, 2015 / Agribusiness, Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Ventura land sale to homebuilder gives UC money for ag project
A Santa Clarita-based homebuilder and developer has purchased a large chunk of agricultural land in the city of Ventura for $13.1 million. The roughly 36-acre parcel located at the southeast corner of Saticoy Avenue and Telegraph Road was sold to Williams Homes — the top bidder for the land — and comes with entitlements to Read More →

CoBank predicts minimal drought losses for Central Coast farmers
By Philip Joens / Friday, July 10th, 2015 / Central Coast, Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on CoBank predicts minimal drought losses for Central Coast farmers
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Santa Barbara’s Channel Islands Surfboards has inside edge
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, July 10th, 2015 / Latest news, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Santa Barbara’s Channel Islands Surfboards has inside edge

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