QAD remains committed to Santa Barbara, sets sight on new vision following acquisition
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SBA, FEMA dole out millions in storm recovery efforts
With the near-record storm behind the Central Coast, all that is left now is to pick up the pieces. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Small Business Administration have been the ones trying to accomplish that goal, teaming up to provide the tri-counties with a slew of help. “Partnering with FEMA and the Small Read More →
Biltmore owners seek $12M from insurance firms
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A fresh brew: New Nautical Bean brings an artsy bend to the familiar blend spot
Nautical Bean is a San Luis Obispo staple. With three coffee shops already dotting the area, a fourth is no surprise. But what makes this one special is the collaboration between friends and neighbors that will give the location an artful twist. “What’s going to be nice about this one is that it’s going to Read More →
Dole plc sells off fresh vegetables division for $293M
In a continued effort to pay down its debt, Westlake Village-based Dole plc has sold off its fresh vegetables division to an affiliate of Fresh Express Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chiquita Holdings, for $293 million. The sale is expected to close within the next two quarters, pending approval, Dole said in a press release. Read More →
Next Energy powers up Patagonia’s HQ
Next Energy Technologies has spent the better part of a decade validating the science behind its proprietary solar panel window technology. But last week, the Goleta-based company received a different type of validation from one of the largest climate-positive companies in the world. On Jan. 19, Next announced it successfully installed its solar panel windows Read More →
Diablo Canyon extension process hindered by federal regulators
The plan to extend the life of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant may have been put on hold, pending the filing of a revised application with federal regulators. On Jan. 24, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission denied a request to renew a review of an operating license application from Pacific Gas & Electric, operators of Read More →
