A fond farewell to the Tri-Counties from Alex Kacik
I got into journalism because of former Dodger broadcaster Vin Scully. My grandmother, an Italian immigrant, loved sports. She learned how to speak English by reading the newspaper, going to a community college class, and listening to Vin. I’ve always wanted to tell a story like Vinny, and I’ve been fortunate to pursue that goal Read More →
Elings donates $4 million to Cancer Center of Santa Barbara
Philanthropist Virgil Elings donated $4 million to the new Cancer Center of Santa Barbara to open in the fall at 540 W. Pueblo St. The $53 million cancer center, which merged with Sansum Clinic in 2012, will be renamed the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center to honor Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree’s $10.73 million donation. The Elings Oncology Building Read More →
Cottage-Sansum merger proposal tests virtues of integration
State and federal regulators are grappling with a deal that could reshape the region’s health care landscape. The proposed merger of Cottage Health, operator of the only hospitals in South Santa Barbara County and the Santa Ynez Valley, with Sansum Clinic, the largest physician practice in the area, raises questions about cost, quality and Read More →
Cybersecurity scares spawn legislation, new businesses
Businesses, government entities and consumers are increasingly aware of the threat of cyberattacks. High-profile security breaches like the ones experienced by health insurer Anthem Blue Cross, JPMorgan Chase and social network LinkedIn have thrust cybersecurity into the national spotlight. As statewide and federal laws come into play, protecting online networks has become one of the Read More →
