Developers forecast a long cycle for hotel investments
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, October 31st, 2014 / Latest news, Real Estate, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Developers forecast a long cycle for hotel investments
Tourism activity in wine country and an influx of foreign visitors are driving the interest of developers from inside and outside the Tri-Counties.
Forecast for Santa Barbara: construction, clogged streets
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, October 31st, 2014 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on Forecast for Santa Barbara: construction, clogged streets
With several developments slated for the south end of State Street and along Cabrillo Boulevard this winter, coupled with two major bridge replacements, significant traffic congestion is expected and the city hopes residents can be patient.
A new crop: Tourists turn farms into favored destinations
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, October 31st, 2014 / Agribusiness, Latest news, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on A new crop: Tourists turn farms into favored destinations
With agriculture holding down the No. 1 spot in Ventura County industry and the colorful array of artisanal wine and food offerings found throughout Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, the Central Coast has the ingredients for being a hot spot in California agritourism.
Op/ed: Measure P is too deceptive and costly
By Guest commentary / Friday, October 24th, 2014 / Op/Eds, Opinion / Comments Off on Op/ed: Measure P is too deceptive and costly
It would cripple the oil industry, a mainstay of the North County economy, and deprive the county of more than $16 million in annual revenue — most of which supports our schools. It would expose taxpayers to losses of tens or hundreds of millions of dollars in “takings” lawsuits. And sadly, it’s all based on misunderstandings and misinformation.
Sonos’ move into Territory Ahead HQ fills lower State Street
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, October 24th, 2014 / Latest news, Real Estate, Subscriber content, Top Stories / Comments Off on Sonos’ move into Territory Ahead HQ fills lower State Street
The audio products maker is about to move 150 employees into Santa Barbara’s lower State Street.
Op/ed: Measure P is good for our economy
By Guest commentary / Friday, October 24th, 2014 / Op/Eds, Opinion / 1 Comment
As the country with the largest per capita emissions in the world, the United States must get serious about addressing climate change if we are to not face truly catastrophic impacts.
Getting a grip on diabetes: Aptitude device gets fast track status for clinical trials
By Erika Martin / Friday, October 24th, 2014 / Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Subscriber content, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Getting a grip on diabetes: Aptitude device gets fast track status for clinical trials
Aptitude creates a special type of molecule called an aptamer, which it is using to develop a first-of-its-kind hand-held device that measures insulin concentrations in real-time and can diagnose pre-diabetes. The government’s interest in furthering such research is unsurprising as diabetes affects more than 9 percent of Americans.