House approves funding for Highway 101 widening from Goleta to Ventura
A massive project to expand lanes on Highway 101 between Santa Barbara and Ventura received a slice of federal funding recently approved by the U.S. House of Representatives, after lobbying by Congressman Salud Carbajal. Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, announced on July 21 that he had secured more than $16.6 million in federal money for projects in his district Read More →
Little Dom’s makes a big splash in Carpinteria
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Carpinteria cannabis growers strike deal over odor control
In a joint effort to address cannabis odor in the Carpinteria Valley, the main industry and community groups working on the issue say they’ve reached an agreement that ensures cannabis growers will cooperate with local residents to control the crop’s smell. The agreement was finalized Aug. 20 between the Cannabis Association for Responsible Growers, or Read More →
With IPO on shelf, Carpinteria’s Procore trims staff
Construction companies facing more than their usual share of cyclical uncertainty are turning in larger numbers than ever to software solutions that promise efficiency, creating new opportunities for firms like Procore. However, Carpinteria-based Procore recently announced the layoff of dozens of workers, the latest in a series of steps it has taken to respond to Read More →
Procore founder wins UCSB’s Venky Award
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Social distancing rules make funeral services challenging
Well, at least tears are still permitted at funerals. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a patchwork of bureaucratic guidelines by departments of public health in Sacramento and the counties that have made the business of operating a funeral home incredibly complex. Until late in May, funeral homes were not permitting more than 10 people Read More →
Hair: Predictions for the future of commercial real estate
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