Sonos CEO steps down following app debacle
By Jorge Mercado / Monday, January 13th, 2025 / Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Sonos CEO steps down following app debacle

Consequences of Sonos’ decision to overhaul and release a new version of its app — one that was riddled with bugs and missing key features — came to fruition on Jan. 13 after the company announced it would be looking for a new CEO to start the new year. Sonos, a maker of speakers, headphones Read More →
Reaching new heights: Pearce Services adds new capabilities after record acquisition
By Jorge Mercado / Friday, January 3rd, 2025 / Latest news, San Luis Obispo County, Subscriber content, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on Reaching new heights: Pearce Services adds new capabilities after record acquisition

Fifteen years ago, Paso Robles-based Pearce Services was just breaking into the middle market company space, hitting key markers with about $10 million in revenue and over 50 employees. But after 2010, the company started entering new markets, growing at a rapid pace. So much so that in 2024, the company now employs over 3,500 people and Read More →
Kingmakers: Visus’ deep expertise delivers strong website for USA Swim team
By Jorge Mercado / Thursday, December 19th, 2024 / Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Small Business, Subscriber content, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on Kingmakers: Visus’ deep expertise delivers strong website for USA Swim team

In 2021, the USA Olympic Swim and Dive team’s website saw a lot of new visitors. But there was one problem — the website was having trouble handling visitor traffic loads during peak times such as the Olympic Trials and the Olympic Games. So they turned to a local Santa Barbara company to ensure the Read More →

Hunger games on for Conejo Valley seniors
By Mike Harris / Friday, December 13th, 2024 / East Ventura County, Latest news, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on Hunger games on for Conejo Valley seniors

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Energy Vault shares lift after partnership with RackScale Data Centers
By Jorge Mercado / Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 / Energy, Latest news, Subscriber content, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story, Tri-County Public Companies, Ventura County / Comments Off on Energy Vault shares lift after partnership with RackScale Data Centers

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One Thread Collective lifts Colombian women out of poverty
By Amber Hair / Monday, December 2nd, 2024 / Latest news, Nonprofits, Santa Barbara County, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on One Thread Collective lifts Colombian women out of poverty

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Montecito Bank & Trust doles out $1M in community grants
By Jorge Mercado / Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 / Banking Industry, Latest news, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Top Stories, Top Story, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Montecito Bank & Trust doles out $1M in community grants

Montecito Bank & Trust started the giving season in style as the financial institution hosted its 22nd annual Community Dividends Luncheon on Nov. 25, the Monday before Thanksgiving, and awarded 195 local nonprofits a total of $1 million. Montecito Bank, the oldest and largest locally owned community bank in the Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, noted Read More →