Industry titans ponder future of digital music
By Philip Joens / Friday, September 25th, 2015 / Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Industry titans ponder future of digital music
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Ventura County firms develop turf product to reduce water use
By Marissa Nall / Friday, September 25th, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Ventura County firms develop turf product to reduce water use
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Santa Barbara’s Orfalea Foundation closing down
By pacbiztimes / Friday, September 25th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Nonprofits, Top Stories / 1 Comment
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Grocer Haggen looks to close all 20 stores in Tri-Counties
By pacbiztimes / Thursday, September 24th, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Grocer Haggen looks to close all 20 stores in Tri-Counties
Haggen announced on Sept. 24 that it asked a Delaware bankruptcy court for permission to close its grocery stores in the Tri-Counties, along with the entire Pacific Southwest. The massive grocery chain, with roots in Bellingham, Wash., plans to close 100 stores, including all 20 in the tri-county region, to refocus on its core locations in Washington Read More →
Study shows Amgen’s new biosimilar cancer drug safe, effective
By Staff Report / Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015 / Latest news, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Study shows Amgen’s new biosimilar cancer drug safe, effective
Pharmaceuticals Amgen and Allergan announced positive Phase 3 study results of their new drug ABP 215 on Sept. 23. The drug, used to treat lung cancer, is being developed as a biosimilar to Roche Holding AG’s Avastin. ABP 215 showed clinical safety and effectiveness compared to Avastin. “Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer Read More →
Volkswagen owners in Santa Barbara County sue automaker over emissions cheating
By pacbiztimes / Monday, September 21st, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Volkswagen owners in Santa Barbara County sue automaker over emissions cheating
Six Volkswagen owners from Santa Barbara County have filed a class-action lawsuit against the German automaker’s U.S. manufacturer and distributor, claiming their vehicles have decreased in value following accusations that Volkswagen used software to cheat emission standards. Federal and California environmental regulators recently accused Volkswagen of installing software in its Audi and Volkswagen diesel Read More →
New venture capital fund aims to spur Central Coast tech
By Philip Joens / Friday, September 18th, 2015 / Banking & Finance, Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on New venture capital fund aims to spur Central Coast tech
A new Central Coast tech venture capital fund will give entrepreneurs in the Highway 101 corridor another avenue for funding. Santa Barbara Technology Ventures seeks to invest primarily in tech startups by having a close affiliation with companies coming out of UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, according to a Sept. 1 Read More →