Editorial: Schneider’s tax will take a big toll
By Editorial Board / Friday, February 10th, 2012 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Schneider’s tax will take a big toll
Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider has chosen a stick-and-stick approach to filling a budget shortfall and reforming public pensions.
End of redevelopment challenges cities to focus on new ways to grow
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, February 3rd, 2012 / Columns, Opinion / Comments Off on End of redevelopment challenges cities to focus on new ways to grow
The sudden demise of California’s redevelopment agencies continues to send shock waves across the Tri-Counties.
From Napa to Nipomo: Big-name chef shakes up resort’s bistro
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, February 3rd, 2012 / Columns, Restaurants, Tourism / Comments Off on From Napa to Nipomo: Big-name chef shakes up resort’s bistro
Charles Weber is the new executive chef at Adelina’s Bistro.
Under scrutiny, First California targets South Coast
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, January 27th, 2012 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Top Stories, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Under scrutiny, First California targets South Coast
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Intercontinental expands its brand with Santa Barbara’s new Hotel Indigo
By Dana Olsen / Friday, January 27th, 2012 / Columns, Tourism / Comments Off on Intercontinental expands its brand with Santa Barbara’s new Hotel Indigo
Intercontinental Hotels Group’s Hotel Indigo is set to open on Feb. 14 at 121 State St., an address with a long hospitality history.
Canary to join Kimpton’s flock — Deal price puts premium on Santa Barbara hotel market
By Dana Olsen / Friday, January 20th, 2012 / Features, Real Estate, Tourism / 1 Comment
The pending sale of Canary Hotel to Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is the third major investment in Santa Barbara area hotels over the past six months.
Santa Barbara County developers file for bankruptcy
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, January 20th, 2012 / Real Estate, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Santa Barbara County developers file for bankruptcy
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