Widow wins $4M verdict against Sierra Vista
By Staff Report / Wednesday, March 5th, 2014 / Central Coast, Health Care & Life Science, Top Stories / Comments Off on Widow wins $4M verdict against Sierra Vista
A San Luis Obispo jury has awarded $4 million to a woman who alleged that Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center and an affiliated surgeon conspired to conceal the cause of a her husband’s death.
Ventura Harbor to get $10.5M for dredging project
By Staff Report / Tuesday, March 4th, 2014 / East Ventura County, Latest news, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Ventura Harbor to get $10.5M for dredging project
The Ventura Harbor will receive $10.5 million in federal funding for a massive dredging project that it says is vital to its operations.
UCSB to build $74.3M bioengineering center
By Staff Report / Tuesday, March 4th, 2014 / Restaurants, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on UCSB to build $74.3M bioengineering center
With the state’s fiscal picture improving, UC Santa Barbara is set to break ground on a $74.3 million bioengineering center this summer.
Sonos headquarters sold after listing for $21.5M
By Staff Report / Monday, March 3rd, 2014 / Real Estate, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Sonos headquarters sold after listing for $21.5M
The 47,000-square-foot building at 25 E. Mason St. in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone has been sold to an unnamed investor for an undisclosed amount. The property was listed for $21.5 million.
$50M infusion sets stage for Mindbody IPO
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, February 28th, 2014 / Banking & Finance, Central Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on $50M infusion sets stage for Mindbody IPO
San Luis Obispo-based software firm Mindbody has raised $50 million in fresh venture capital, bringing its total funds raised to date to $98 million and positioning the company for a possible initial public offering this year or next.
Freezing out the competition: Australian frozen yogurt brand makes global push from Ventura
By Erika Martin / Friday, February 28th, 2014 / Small Business, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Freezing out the competition: Australian frozen yogurt brand makes global push from Ventura
Australians Angus Murray and Michael Taylor have set up a California outpost for Foxy’s Frozen Yogurt in a bid to beat the Golden State at its own game.
Investors place bets on Ventura advertising tech firms
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, February 28th, 2014 / Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Investors place bets on Ventura advertising tech firms
In a major week for advertising technology firms in Ventura, The Trade Desk has raised $20 million in a second venture capital round and Connexity has been acquired by Los Angeles-based Shopzilla.