Ojai Community Bank opens South Coast outpost
By Staff Report / Thursday, October 23rd, 2014 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Latest news, Top Stories, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Ojai Community Bank opens South Coast outpost
Santa Barbara’s newest banking office, Santa Barbara Community Bank, opened its doors quietly on Oct. 22.
Munger gives UCSB $20.7M
By Staff Report / Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014 / Banking & Finance, Latest news, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / 1 Comment
Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charles Munger, a frequent South Coast visitor whose grandson studied at UC Santa Barbara has donated $20.7 million in stock to the university.
Citrix expands South Coast holdings with RightSignature acquisition
By Staff Report / Monday, October 20th, 2014 / Latest news, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Citrix expands South Coast holdings with RightSignature acquisition
Multinational software firm Citrix Systems announced today it has bought RightSignature, a Web-based signature capture and document management service based in Santa Barbara. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Sonos finds its groove with wireless offering
By Erika Martin / Friday, October 17th, 2014 / Latest news, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Sonos finds its groove with wireless offering
The company’s flurry of developments continued Oct. 14 with the release of a product called Boost, a WiFi amplifier that surpasses the Bridge’s capabilities without the need for wires.
Tourism may benefit from new sanctuary
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, October 17th, 2014 / Latest news, South Coast, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Tourism may benefit from new sanctuary
The proposed Central Coast National Marine Sanctuary could add, at minimum, $23 million dollars per year to the local economy and create almost 600 new jobs.
The Collection at RiverPark launches Annex microshops
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, October 17th, 2014 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Subscriber content, Top Stories / Comments Off on The Collection at RiverPark launches Annex microshops
Shea Properties and CenterCal Properties recently announced the newest addition to The Collection at RiverPark — The Annex, a 13,800-square-foot collection of microshops, artisan boutiques and epicurean treats, opening in 2015.
Lucia aquires West Coast Asset Management office, key staff
By Staff Report / Friday, October 17th, 2014 / Banking & Finance, Latest news, Personal Finance, Top Stories / Comments Off on Lucia aquires West Coast Asset Management office, key staff
West Coast Asset Management, the alternative investment firm founded by Paul Orfalea and family member Lance Helfert, is merging with a San Diego-based money manager.