Why Fed policy is driving up the cost of farmland in California
Even California, where real estate is otherwise depressed, has not been immune from price spikes.
Ray Deutsch leaves a legacy that extends far beyond Santa Maria
HE was one of those rare people — a man comfortable enough in his own skin and in his values to speak the language of business but also recognize regional values.
Op/ed: Running up a tab at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show
Show me a flat space anywhere — home, office, car — and it’s yet another great place to put a tablet touch screen.
Editorial: Brown leaves key elements off table in university debate
For a few days during the past week, higher education reform has moved to the top of the agenda for Gov. Jerry Brown.
Steady growth ahead as Business Times proves longevity matters
We are now the regional publication with recognized expertise in business and finance in our three-county circulation area.
Editorial: Caltrans should consider Plan B for Montecito 101
With Highway 101 widening plans for the South Coast moving forward at a steady pace, a group of area residents has begun pressing an alternative for a stretch through Montecito. Called Common Sense 101, the group makes persuasive arguments for area officials to ask Caltrans to carefully review its plan to undertake a radical remaking Read More →
