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SB County District Attorney takes white-collar crime to task

By   /  Friday, November 14th, 2014  /  Columns, Latest news, Law & Goverment, Top Stories  /  Comments Off on SB County District Attorney takes white-collar crime to task

After the 10-year sentence handed down to convicted ponzi-schemer David Prenatt on Oct. 9, and the more recent nine-plus-year sentence reckoned on former contractor David Lack, it’s clear that one county is sending a message that it has more than just a thing against guys named David. While a number of years behind bars might Read More →

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Groundbreaking is step forward for housing in SLO

By   /  Friday, November 14th, 2014  /  Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories  /  Comments Off on Groundbreaking is step forward for housing in SLO

The first shovel full of dirt for Terraza, a project billed as a cutting-edge sustainable housing community in San Luis Obispo, flew at a Nov. 12 groundbreaking.

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Dubroff: Global upheaval may signal rebound for tri-county defense firms

By   /  Friday, November 14th, 2014  /  Columns, Latest news, Opinion, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on Dubroff: Global upheaval may signal rebound for tri-county defense firms

Over the decades, it’s been hard for the Tri-Counties to escape the boom-bust cycles of military spending. Fasten your seat belts.

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Practical prestige: Innovation can be pricey, but pays off

By   /  Friday, November 7th, 2014  /  Columns, Latest news, Technology, Top Stories  /  Comments Off on Practical prestige: Innovation can be pricey, but pays off

If continuing research can change the amount of energy we expect our consumer electronics to consume as much as Nakamura’s LEDs have changed the way we think of light bulbs, the university will more than recover Munger’s donation money in patent licensing and added prestige.

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Dubroff: Business and politics shake hands at tri-county voting booths

By   /  Friday, November 7th, 2014  /  Columns, Latest news, Opinion, Top Stories  /  Comments Off on Dubroff: Business and politics shake hands at tri-county voting booths

With Tuesday’s elections headed to the rear view mirror, it’s clear that politics on the Central Coast have tilted toward the center and toward a more business-friendly agenda.

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‘Prost!’ Figueroa Mountain to trek from Buellton to Bavaria

By   /  Friday, November 7th, 2014  /  Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories  /  Comments Off on ‘Prost!’ Figueroa Mountain to trek from Buellton to Bavaria

Buellton-based craft brewer Figueroa Mountain is headed across the pond with plans for a brewery and taproom in Germany.

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Forecast for Santa Barbara: construction, clogged streets

By   /  Friday, October 31st, 2014  /  Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories  /  Comments Off on Forecast for Santa Barbara: construction, clogged streets

With several developments slated for the south end of State Street and along Cabrillo Boulevard this winter, coupled with two major bridge replacements, significant traffic congestion is expected and the city hopes residents can be patient.