Fertilizers double and even triple in price due to war, pandemic, inflation
California farmers have had their share of troubles, with persistent drought and the COVID-19 pandemic shaking the industry in recent years. In 2022, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has driven up the cost of fertilizer, which was already spiking, to record amounts. In addition to sunlight and water, crops need three key nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorous and Read More →
Santa Barbara County court first in region to put civil filings online; other counties plan to follow suit
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Hearst Castle prepares to reopen after more than two years
The top international traveler attraction in San Luis Obispo County will reopen its doors in May, offering a likely boost to nearby businesses, especially those that serve tourists. After a closure that has gone on for more than two years, the world-renowned Hearst Castle in San Simeon will reopen to guests on May 11. The Read More →
Little Dom’s makes a big splash in Carpinteria
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Santa Barbara nonprofit sends aid and shelter to displaced Ukrainians
As more people from Ukraine are displaced due to the ongoing war with Russia, nonprofits like Santa Babrara-based ShelterBox are stepping up to the plate, hoping to alleviate some of the concerns that threaten the lives of everyday people. ShelterBox is a humanitarian relief organization that focuses on one of the most fundamental human needs: Read More →
Sonos pays $100M for Dutch audio component company
Santa Barbara-based Sonos added to its home audio arsenal on April 11 when it announced the purhcase of Netherlands-based Mayht for $100 million in cash. Mayht specializes in audio transducers, the foundational element within speakers that creates sound. Sonos said in a news release announcing the acquisition that Mayht has “re-engineered” transducers to make them Read More →
Deadline extended: Take our Central Coast Best Places to Work survey
Update: Our Best Places to Work employee survey was originally scheduled to close on April 1. We have extended the deadline and will close the survey during the day on April 11. Do you love where you work? Merely like it? Whatever the answer, the Pacific Coast Business Times wants to hear about it. On Read More →
