Stockholders sue Goleta-based Sientra after shares slide
By Philip Joens / Friday, September 25th, 2015 / Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Top Stories, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Stockholders sue Goleta-based Sientra after shares slide
Sientra’s shares nosedived more than 52 percent on Sept. 24 and several law firms around the country announced on Sept. 25 investigations into possible violations of federal securities laws. On Sept. 23, the Goleta-based breast implant manufacturer sold 3 million new shares in a public offering. The offering raised $66 million for the company before Read More →
Emissions cheating irks VW owners in Tri-Counties
By pacbiztimes / Friday, September 25th, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Emissions cheating irks VW owners in Tri-Counties

Brian Martenis has buyer’s remorse. The Santa Maria resident purchased a brand new Volkswagen Golf SportWagen on Aug. 29 because he was attracted to the Golf’s “clean diesel” engine, which boasted economical gas mileage, reliability, quality performance, good resale value and low emissions, Martenis said. He opted to spring for the new car to replace Read More →

Veterans in need of more housing in Tri-Counties
By Marissa Nall / Friday, September 25th, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Veterans in need of more housing in Tri-Counties
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Early grape harvest in Tri-Counties results in lower yields
By Tom Bronzini / Friday, September 25th, 2015 / Agribusiness, Latest news, South Coast, Top Stories / Comments Off on Early grape harvest in Tri-Counties results in lower yields

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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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