The name is the game: Pascucci moves to protect its turf
By Stephen Nellis / Thursday, June 9th, 2011 / Top Stories / Comments Off on The name is the game: Pascucci moves to protect its turf
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Calavo bags fresh food firm for $96M
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, June 3rd, 2011 / Banking & Finance, Top Stories, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Calavo bags fresh food firm for $96M
Calavo Growers’ $96 million purchase of a fast-growing fresh food company signals that it’s come a long way since its homegrown roots as an avocado cooperative.
Ceres plants IPO: Biofuels firm seeks $100 million
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, June 3rd, 2011 / Banking & Finance, Top Stories / Comments Off on Ceres plants IPO: Biofuels firm seeks $100 million
Energy crop company Ceres has filed papers to raise up to $100 million in an initial public offering of its stock.
$35M verdict stands
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, June 3rd, 2011 / Top Stories / Comments Off on $35M verdict stands
Ventura County’s largest ever personal injury verdict stands at $35 million after a judge threw out the defense’s motions for a new trial.
Cumbre puts small caps in its crosshairs
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, June 3rd, 2011 / Banking & Finance, Personal Finance, Top Stories / Comments Off on Cumbre puts small caps in its crosshairs
Startup money management firm Cumbre Capital tries to emulate the investing style of Warren Buffet in his younger days.
Deckers bets $120M on Sanuk’s success
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, May 27th, 2011 / Banking & Finance, Top Stories, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Deckers bets $120M on Sanuk’s success
Deckers Outdoor Corp. is trying a sandal company on for size.
Santa Barbara hoteliers ask for more police aid
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, May 27th, 2011 / Top Stories / Comments Off on Santa Barbara hoteliers ask for more police aid
Fed up with reports that crime and homelessness are putting a damper on the Santa Barbara vacation experience, tourism industry leaders stormed City Hall earlier this month to ask for more cops on the city’s streets. Despite a projected $2.7 million shortfall in the city’s general fund next year, the Santa Barbara Police Department proposed Read More →