Paso wine country gets drought relief with early storms
By Tom Bronzini / Friday, January 16th, 2015 / Central Coast, Columns, Latest news, Top Stories, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Paso wine country gets drought relief with early storms
The 6.5 inches of rain that have fallen in the Paso Robles area so far have done much to leach out an accumulation of salts in the root zones that has stressed the vines and lowered wine grape yields.
Santa Barbara County bets $150K on economics of vitality
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, January 16th, 2015 / Latest news, South Coast, Top Stories / Comments Off on Santa Barbara County bets $150K on economics of vitality
A new task force will be responsible for coordinating countywide efforts for growth, from working with tech startups along the South Coast to developing and drawing in business to the northern region of the county.
State Treasurer Chiang talks budget balancing in Camarillo
By Henry Dubroff / Thursday, January 15th, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on State Treasurer Chiang talks budget balancing in Camarillo
Eight days into his first term as State Treasurer, John Chiang painted a largely upbeat picture of California’s future.
Jordano’s closes $10.6M land deal, plans new facility
By Elijah Brumback / Thursday, January 15th, 2015 / Central Coast, Latest news, Real Estate, Restaurants, Top Stories / 1 Comment
Pacific Beverage plans to break ground on the facility in 2016. When complete, the entire division will move to the Cabrillo Business Park from its current Santa Barbara locations.
Lynda.com to expand with $186M private equity raise from TPG
By Staff Report / Wednesday, January 14th, 2015 / Latest news, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Lynda.com to expand with $186M private equity raise from TPG
Carpinteria-based Lynda.com has raised $186 milllion from a group of investors, earmarked for accelerating acquisitions, growth and new content Initiatives at the online learning platform.
Limoneira Co. reports increased annual revenue, fourth-quarter loss
By Staff Report / Monday, January 12th, 2015 / Agribusiness, Earnings, Latest news, Top Stories, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Limoneira Co. reports increased annual revenue, fourth-quarter loss
Santa Paula-based Limoneira Co. reported revenue of about $7 million for fiscal year 2014, along with a $2.8 million loss for the year’s fourth quarter.
TekTegrity expands footprint with Central Valley acquisition
By Staff Report / Monday, January 12th, 2015 / Central Coast, Latest news, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on TekTegrity expands footprint with Central Valley acquisition
Although the value of the deal was not disclosed, the move solidified TekTegrity’s standing as San Luis Obispo County’s largest IT provider.