Charlie Munger dies at 99, leaves behind a lasting legacy on Central Coast
The late Charlie Munger never got to build the controversial mega-dorm he envisioned for UC Santa Barbara. But before he died in late November at age 99, he did leave quite a legacy. He teamed up with the late Michael Towbes to build a state-of-the-art residence for scholars at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics Read More →
Dubroff: UCSB scientist hunts for next battery breakthrough
If the long reign of the lithium battery is going to come to an end, it may be research by a UC Santa Barbara scientist that helps to deliver a cheaper and less geopolitically risky solution. Raphaele Clement, an assistant professor in materials science at UCSB, has been testing innovative approaches to new battery chemistry Read More →
Cal Poly contributed $2.6 billion to SLO’s economy
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MB&T gives away $1.1M, Benefits 195 Orgs
Janet Garufis, CEO and chairwoman of Montecito Bank & Trust, gathered dozens of representatives from local nonprofits and organizations to celebrate the season of giving with a bang at the 2023 Montecito Bank & Trust Community Dividends event Nov. 20. During the event, the bank announced it was donating $1.1 million to nonprofits based in Read More →
Clinicas del Camino Real opens new urgent care center in Simi
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Area companies honored at Stars of the 101 Awards
The eighth annual Stars of the 101 Awards Dinner was held Nov. 9, honoring companies based in the Highway 101 corridor in the West San Fernando Valley-Ventura County-Santa Barbara area. The event, a benefit for Camarillo nonprofit Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families, was put on by The Association for Corporate Growth 101 at Read More →
Law review: Developer charged with allegedly bribing SLO County supervisor
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