Samy’s Camera moves to State Street
By Staff Report / Thursday, May 22nd, 2014 / Latest news, Real Estate, South Coast, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Samy’s Camera moves to State Street
Samy’s Camera has signed up for 11,450 square feet of space at 530 State St., the largest retail lease in downtown Santa Barbara in three years, according to commercial real estate insiders.
City National hires set stage for South Coast expansion
By Staff Report / Tuesday, May 20th, 2014 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, East Ventura County, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on City National hires set stage for South Coast expansion
City National Bank has hired a team of prominent South Coast private bankers as it gets ready to launch an expansion into Santa Barbara County. The Los Angeles-based bank, one of the largest based in California, said Tuesday that it has hired Leo Hamill, Susan Rogers, Annamarie Cole, Amber Ortiz and Roy Martinez. All are Read More →
Nonprofit aims to connect entrepreneurs
By Stephen Nellis / Monday, May 19th, 2014 / Latest news, Nonprofits, Small Business, South Coast, Technology, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Nonprofit aims to connect entrepreneurs
A new Santa Barbara-based nonprofit is hoping to connect entrepreneurs with mentors.
UPDATED: Bank of Santa Barbara CEO search underway
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, May 16th, 2014 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on UPDATED: Bank of Santa Barbara CEO search underway
The Bank of Santa Barbara is searching for a new CEO as it races to comply with a regulatory order related to violations of Bank Secrecy Act reporting rules. Eloy Ortega has left his position as chief executive and Joanne Funari has been appointed interim CEO while a special committee recruits a new leader.
CenCal-USC dispute highlights Medi-Cal pricing issues
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, May 16th, 2014 / Central Coast, Health Care & Life Science, Law & Goverment, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on CenCal-USC dispute highlights Medi-Cal pricing issues
A USC hospital is demanding $2 million for a surgery performed on a Medi-Cal patient from Santa Barbara County, more than 25 times as much as Santa Barbara County officials believe the procedure should have cost.
Hummingbird Nest rezoning paves way for Simi’s first 5-star resort
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, May 16th, 2014 / East Ventura County, Real Estate, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Hummingbird Nest rezoning paves way for Simi’s first 5-star resort
Texas billionaire David Saperstein has finally secured approval to have Hummingbird Nest Ranch rezoned, paving the way for Simi Valley’s first five-star resort.
Central Coast hopes to be wave energy hub
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, May 16th, 2014 / Central Coast, Green Coast, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Central Coast hopes to be wave energy hub
With five projects in the works that could generate as much a 1.2 gigawatts of electricity, the Central Coast could become the nation’s wave-energy capital.