Hotel Oceana gets a new name as waterfront inns ready for boom
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, April 18th, 2014 / Real Estate, South Coast, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Hotel Oceana gets a new name as waterfront inns ready for boom
The 122-room property at 202 W. Cabrillo Blvd. was purchased last month by Philadelphia-based investment firm HHM for $41.7 million, including the assumption of $24.9 million in mortgage debt.
Tuning in to the Tri-Counties: KEYT, KCOY team on news coverage
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, April 18th, 2014 / Central Coast, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Tuning in to the Tri-Counties: KEYT, KCOY team on news coverage
Under a deal announced last year, CBS affiliate KCOY’s news will be produced under a shared-services agreement with Santa Barbara-based ABC affiliate KEYT. Journalists on the ground in Santa Maria will contribute to a live newscast from studios in Santa Barbara, replacing the old setup in which the evening KCOY newscast is produced in Salinas at station KION.
Location, location is key to drought outlook for region’s vintners
By Tom Bronzini / Friday, April 18th, 2014 / Agribusiness, Central Coast, Small Business, Tourism, Tri-County Economy, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Location, location is key to drought outlook for region’s vintners
California’s production of wine grapes is likely to decline this year after record yields in 2012 and 2013, but it’s uncertain whether the booming Central Coast will join in the slide.
Neurovision wins $30M jury verdict in trademark suit against NuVasive
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, April 11th, 2014 / Law & Goverment, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Neurovision wins $30M jury verdict in trademark suit against NuVasive
The Neurovision case was unusual in that the jury agreed that the registration of the trademark was fraudulent. In order to prevent lawsuits over simple mistakes in trademark filings, the courts have set a high bar for finding fraud in registering a trademark. Errors or even negligence are not enough.
Minicucci masterminds public listing for SMS
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, April 11th, 2014 / Central Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Minicucci masterminds public listing for SMS
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Invoca snags Salesforce.com investment, launches new products
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, April 11th, 2014 / South Coast, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Invoca snags Salesforce.com investment, launches new products
The company has raised more than $30.8 million to date, with the most recent round a $20 million infusion from Accel Partners.
Artisan food vendors flock to Santa Barbara Public Market
By Tom Bronzini / Friday, April 11th, 2014 / Latest news, Small Business, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Artisan food vendors flock to Santa Barbara Public Market
Vendors will offer sustainably and humanely-raised meat and poultry; vegetable and fruit juices pressed on site; fresh seafood; cheeses and salumi; cupcakes and cakes; olive oils and vinegars; and a wine and beer tasting bar.