Amazon licenses Semtech satellite navigation system
By Jorge Mercado Staff Writer Camarillo-based Semtech has reached an agreement with Amazon, bolstering its position as a primary player in the internet of things. The semiconductor maker said Amazon Web Services has licensed Semtech’s LoRa Cloud global navigation satellite system to help build asset tracking and monitoring capabilities, including by connecting to devices other Read More →
Apeel laying off 96 in second round of the year
Goleta-based Apeel Sciences will lay off a large portion of its workforce, mainly in the Santa Barbara County area, in its second major round of layoffs this year, the company has disclosed. Apeel will lay off a total of 96 employees from its Goleta office, according to a company filing with the state of California. Read More →
Retailers Cautious as Season Opens
Retailers cautious as season opens By Madeleine Benn Staff Writer The outlook for regional retailers appears mixed this key holiday season. Industry observers, local merchants and shoppers interviewed voiced differing expectations about spending during a time of the year that remains crucial for many retailers, as November and December has traditionally been when consumers have Read More →
Parker Clay goes public
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Trade Desk EPS grew, but stocks still fell
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Business groups push State Street improvement
Two influential Santa Barbara business organizations are proposing an improvement district for the city’s ailing downtown area, but some business owners have expressed reservations. The Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce have proposed a Community Benefit Improvement District aimed at reversing the decline of the area, including Read More →
