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By Henry Dubroff / Friday, October 11th, 2013 / Columns, Opinion / Comments Off on Memo to Mr. Warner: Even Beanie Baby billionaires have to play fair
The prosecution of Ty Warner only came about as part of a relatively recent crackdown on offshore accounts in which nearly 70 wealthy individuals have faced fines and prosecutions.
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By Stephen Nellis / Friday, October 11th, 2013 / Columns, Law & Goverment / Comments Off on Minimum wage hike has ripple effect on exempt worker status
As fall settles and you break out the Halloween decorations, it’s time to think about the biggest fright of the season: Next year’s new employment laws.
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By Stephen Nellis / Friday, October 4th, 2013 / Columns, Technology / Comments Off on Crowdfunding firm buys Santa Barbara startup, launches investing platform
Invested.in, the crowdfunding technology platform founded by Conejo Valley entrepreneur Alon Goren, has acquired MyNewFinancialAdvisor, a Santa Barbara startup.
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By Henry Dubroff / Friday, October 4th, 2013 / Columns, Opinion / Comments Off on Court filings offer a rare glimpse into Countrywide’s operations
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By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, October 4th, 2013 / Central Coast, Columns, Restaurants / 1 Comment
Make that four pickles. The father-and-son team behind Three Pickles Deli + Sub in downtown Santa Barbara have bought a next-door business and are revamping the classic cocktail lounge, even bringing back a former bartender and historic sign. The new spot, named The Pickle Room, will have a grand opening on Oct. 5. It is Read More →
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By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, October 4th, 2013 / Columns, East Ventura County, Real Estate, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Ventura County developers pull back amid high vacancy
The ’70s are back. At least when it comes to the state of commercial real estate development in Ventura County. While new home building in Ventura County is up compared to last year, commercial development is at a 37-year low, according to the latest report from the California Economic Forecast. Total investment in Ventura County Read More →
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By Henry Dubroff / Friday, September 27th, 2013 / Columns, Opinion / Comments Off on KEYT parent gets the timing right with Central Coast rolloup
KEYT’s parent company is making a major consolidation move in taking over the Fox affiliate on the Central Coast.