Drought forces Pismo Beach to issue building moratorium
By pacbiztimes / Friday, December 11th, 2015 / Columns, Real Estate / Comments Off on Drought forces Pismo Beach to issue building moratorium
The city of Pismo Beach recently issued a tiered building moratorium aimed to conserve water during the state’s historic drought. The first tier is effective immediately — the city will not issue new building permits. Planning and building permits already in the pipeline will move forward and new planning applications will be accepted. But Read More →
Dubroff: Facing long odds, Steve Westly preps for 2nd run for governor
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, July 31st, 2015 / Columns / Comments Off on Dubroff: Facing long odds, Steve Westly preps for 2nd run for governor
During four years as California controller, former eBay executive Steve Westly was known for his innovative approach to making California’s creaky revenue system more efficient. Since leaving office in 2007, the Silicon Valley venture capitalist and former Tesla board member has mounted an unsuccessful primary effort to gain the Democratic Party nomination for governor. He Read More →
Tiny bubbles to have big profile at Pismo wine festival
By Tom Bronzini / Friday, October 17th, 2014 / Central Coast, Columns, Latest news, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Tiny bubbles to have big profile at Pismo wine festival
The first-annual Bubblyfest will be held amidst brimming interest in sparkling wine.
South Coast firms launch statewide hotel building spree with Pismo project
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, June 13th, 2014 / Central Coast, Real Estate, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on South Coast firms launch statewide hotel building spree with Pismo project
Two Santa Barbara firms are backing a 30-year veteran of the hospitality development market and his plans to build out hotels along the California coast, with the first test project taking shape in Pismo Beach.
Santa Barbara firms team up to buy Avila Beach hotel project
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, March 28th, 2014 / Central Coast, Real Estate, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Santa Barbara firms team up to buy Avila Beach hotel project
The project, which has not yet started to wind its way through what will likely be a lengthy entitlement process, is the second investment by Somera Management and Postcard Properties in south SLO County.
Amgen Tour includes Pismo Beach, Cambria as first-time host cities
By Staff Report / Friday, February 21st, 2014 / Central Coast, Latest news, Tourism / Comments Off on Amgen Tour includes Pismo Beach, Cambria as first-time host cities
The two cities will play a part in highlighting the beauty of the Central Coast during the 740-mile cycling stage race, which will begin May 11.
Editorial: Business should do its part to conserve water
By Editorial Board / Friday, February 14th, 2014 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Business should do its part to conserve water
Water restrictions are coming to the Tri-Counties, but businesses can help.