Ventura reuse plant may be solution to region’s water woes
By Philip Joens / Friday, July 24th, 2015 / Latest news, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Ventura reuse plant may be solution to region’s water woes
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SB real estate firm goes on $74M deal-making spree
By Glenn Rabinowitz / Friday, July 17th, 2015 / Columns, Real Estate / Comments Off on SB real estate firm goes on $74M deal-making spree
The Paskin Group, a Santa Barbara-based real estate outfit, announced recently that it closed its fourth deal in 12 months, acquiring a total of $74 million in assets during the period. Paskin’s portfolio, which consists of both commercial and multifamily residential properties, has expanded to 1.5 million square feet as a result of the deals. Read More →
640 Santa Barbara City College students will get the boot from Isla Vista
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, July 17th, 2015 / Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on 640 Santa Barbara City College students will get the boot from Isla Vista
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Banks bet that merger will bolster stock price
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, July 17th, 2015 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Latest news, Top Stories, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Banks bet that merger will bolster stock price
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Santa Barbara may add legal muscle for claims against oil spill pipeline operator
By Staff Report / Thursday, July 16th, 2015 / Energy, Latest news, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Santa Barbara may add legal muscle for claims against oil spill pipeline operator
The city of Santa Barbara is looking to add some legal muscle as battle lines are drawn against its behemoth foe, Plains All American Pipeline. City Attorney Ariel Calonne, in a statement released July 16, is recommending that the Santa Barbara City Council retain special legal counsel to assist as co-counsel in preparing and pursuing Read More →
American Riviera Bank, The Bank of Santa Barbara plan to merge
By Henry Dubroff / Wednesday, July 15th, 2015 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Latest news, Top Stories, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on American Riviera Bank, The Bank of Santa Barbara plan to merge
The banking picture on the South Coast got a bit clearer on July 15 when American Riviera Bank and The Bank of Santa Barbara announced an all-stock transaction that will combine the two lending institutions. The proposed merger, which still needs shareholder and regulatory approval, will combine two smaller companies into a three-branch community bank Read More →
Big Idaho Potato Truck makes stop in Santa Barbara
By Philip Joens / Friday, July 10th, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Big Idaho Potato Truck makes stop in Santa Barbara
The Big Idaho Potato Truck came home in a way to Santa Barbara on July 10. Santa Barbara-based marketing agency Evans, Hardy and Young represents the Idaho Potato Commission. As the truck stopped in Santa Barbara, gawkers in the crowd snapped photos and took selfies at the sight of the 22-ton behemoth. Attendees at the Read More →