Miramar green-lighted, but Caruso not happy with restrictions
By Staff Report / Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 / Latest news, Real Estate, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Miramar green-lighted, but Caruso not happy with restrictions
At a Jan. 21 Montecito Planning Commission meeting that lasted well into the evening, developer Rick Caruso was ultimately given the OK for his redesigned Miramar project. However, the commission attached a few conditions to the approval, which didn’t sit well with the founder of one of the largest privately held real estate companies in Read More →
Deckers’ Lafitte takes COO role
By Staff Report / Wednesday, January 21st, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Deckers’ Lafitte takes COO role

Lafitte previously served as the company’s general counsel. His appointment is effective Feb. 2 and he replaces Zohar Ziv, who retired from the company on Jan. 16.
Ventura County firms collect $2.7M in tax credits, set to create 500 jobs
By Staff Report / Tuesday, January 20th, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Ventura County firms collect $2.7M in tax credits, set to create 500 jobs
Two Ventura County companies are receiving $2.7 million in tax credits that could create more than 500 potential new jobs coming to the county.
QAD, shareholders could pull in $60M with public offering
By Staff Report / Friday, January 16th, 2015 / Latest news, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on QAD, shareholders could pull in $60M with public offering
QAD, the Santa Barbara-based software developer, today confirmed the pricing for its recently announced public stock offering. The company is offering 3 million shares of Class A common stock at $20.00 per share. One million shares included in the sale are being offered by controlling stockholders Karl Lopker and Pamela Lopker. Additionally, QAD has granted Read More →
Lynda.com stays private with $186M funding raise
By Erika Martin / Friday, January 16th, 2015 / Latest news, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Lynda.com stays private with $186M funding raise

Lynda.com has now raised more than four times the amount obtained by potential competitors such as Coursera or Udacity.
Family-owned winery restores Paso Robles landmark
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, January 16th, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Family-owned winery restores Paso Robles landmark

The building at 525 Riverside Ave. in Paso Robles, once referred to as “the symbol of success in the almond industry,” was on the verge of being torn down before Derby Wine Estates stepped in to save the iconic pink structures.
Amgen’s moves could signal a post-Thousand Oaks future
By Erika Martin / Friday, January 16th, 2015 / East Ventura County, Latest news, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Amgen’s moves could signal a post-Thousand Oaks future

On the back of its strong financial performance in 2014, Amgen, the Tri-Counties’ largest private employer, is set to begin shifting research operations away from its Thousand Oaks headquarters.