California, U.S. must stop dreaming and face fiscal reality
Maybe it’s time to get real. The idealized view of America that brought about the populist revolution in the November election is not going to come back. Going back to 1970s or 1980s work rules would mean shackling millions of workers to jobs that offered little mobility, bare-bones pensions without inflation protection and uncertain prospects Read More →
A taste of Paso Robles history and wines at Epoch Estate
The historic York Mountain Winery partially collapsed into a pile of bricks during the 6.6 magnitude San Simeon earthquake in 2003. Walls that were left standing at the Central Coast’s first winery looked like they might come down anytime. The landmark west of Paso Robles, built in 1882 by Andrew York, rested in ruins for Read More →
Our view: Trump’s delay in picking ag secretary taking toll
Secretary of Agriculture has become the only cabinet position without a nominee from Donald Trump. At press time, literally hours before Inauguration Day, there was no signal from the incoming president about who a nominee might be. Though some believe the front-runner is former Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado of Santa Maria, the administration has been Read More →
Airstreams drive AutoCamp expansion plans
An AutoCamp Airstream trailer at the Santa Barbara company’s site on the Russian River. (Melanie Riccardi photo) Story updated at 8 a.m. Jan. 23: AutoCamp’s successful Russian River expansion will fuel future growth, the Santa Barbara company said. Development company Mesa Lane Partners formed AutoCamp, which provides an affordable stay in a retro-style luxury Read More →
Orfalea price cut signals soft Ventura County office market
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Dubroff: Time has come for Santa Barbara to reinvent retail experience
The imminent departure of Macy’s from Santa Barbara’s Paseo Nuevo mall has triggered a round of hand wringing about the future of State Street, the region’s crown jewel of retailing. Macy’s closing was not totally unexpected; the chain is in trouble and having two stores on the South Coast made little sense. But it comes Read More →
Uncertainty looms for tri-county nonprofits under Trump
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