Vital signs: Central Coast adds tourism jobs in July as summer season peaks
The unemployment rate along the Central Coast took a slight dip from June to July, as the unemployment rate of 3.8% fell to 3.7%, according to the data released on Aug. 18 from the California Employment Development Department. However, across the tri-counties 3,100 total nonfarming jobs were lost and, when factoring in farming jobs, 6,000 Read More →
Cottage Health receives largest donation to create new center
The Santa Barbara Cottage Health Foundation received a $50 million donation, the single largest gift in Cottage’s 135-year history, from philanthropists Mary and Richard Compton, the hospital recently announced on Aug. 22. In total, the Comptons have donated $65 million to support medical excellence and innovation at Cottage Health. The couple, who live in Santa Read More →
Vital signs: Small businesses survive and thrive during pandemic
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Embracing new possibilities: Ventura tourism sees X Games boost, SB and SLO counties see positive trends
Summer is a time of great expectations for the tri-counties. As people look to venture out and do things near the beach, near the mountains and anything else in between, the Central Coast has three counties that can fulfill those needs. While it might have been a late start for some, all saw some big Read More →
UPDATE: Direct Relief provides aid to Hawaii in response to deadly wildfires
In the week following the Maui wildfires that destroyed thousands of structures and killed more than 100 people as of Aug. 16, Santa Barbara-based Direct Relief has provided immediate support to help the locals recover from the deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii’s history. Direct Relief’s first large shipment of medical supplies arrived on Aug. 12 Read More →
Childcare options are crucial for post-COVID workforce
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Clinical trial specialist selects Ventura for Americas HQ
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