Dubroff: Appeal of populism falls short of reality
“You say you want a revolution Well, you know, we all want to change the world” — John Lennon My verdict on the so-called “Brexit” vote is that in a globalized world dominated by central bankers, it is far more profitable to sing about a revolution than to actually foment one. Less than a week Read More →
Plains arraignment, motion to seal indictment transcripts continued to July 28
The arraignment for Plains All American Pipeline and its employee James Buchanan along with the company’s motion to seal indictment transcripts was continued to July 28. The Plains indictment that stems from the Refugio oil spill contains 46 counts, four of which are felonies. A federal investigation is ongoing. Plains filed a motion on Read More →
Lands Commission extends leases to keep Diablo Canyon running until 2025
The California State Lands Commission unanimously approved two land lease extensions that may keep the Diablo Canyon Power Plant running until 2025. After nearly a full day of public testimony, the commission approved two lease extensions for water intake structures and breakwaters at the plant that are used to pipe cooling water through the reactors Read More →
Alaska Airlines to begin service between San Luis Obispo and Seattle
Alaska Airlines announced a new service between San Luis Obispo and Seattle on June 29. The airline will operate two flights daily between the two cities, with one flight departing Seattle at 8 a.m. each day and one flight leaving San Luis Obispo at noon. The announcement makes Alaska the third regional airline to fly Read More →
Pennymac declares cash dividend of 47 cents per share
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust has declared a cash dividend of 47 cents per common share for the second quarter of 2016. This dividend will be paid on July 28 to common shareholders of record as of July 14, 2016. Based in Moorpark, PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust is a mortgage real estate investment trust that invests Read More →
Salem Media Group launching news talk station in San Francisco
Salem Media Group is launching a news talk station in San Francisco over the July 4th weekend. The 50,000 watt KTRB-AM covers the entire San Francisco area as well as San Jose, Sacramento and Modesto. KTRB will become 860 AM The Answer, the 26th Answer-branded talk station in the Salem family. “We are thrilled and excited Read More →
CalAmp revenues up 39 percent compared to last year
CalAmp revenues soared during the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 but the company lost $2.7 million as the Oxnard-based wireless parts maker completed its acquisition of LoJack, CalAmp reported June 28. Revenues shot up 39 percent during the quarter from $65.4 million in 2016 to $91.1 million during the same period in fiscal 2017. Read More →
