Munger pledges $200M for UCSB student housing
By pacbiztimes / Friday, April 1st, 2016 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate / Comments Off on Munger pledges $200M for UCSB student housing
A Montecito-based philanthropist pledged at least $200 million to build new student housing on the UC Santa Barbara campus and possibly create a new model for the entire UC system. Charles Munger, the 92-year-old vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, presented his plan at a recent UC Board of Regents meeting to replace existing dorms on Read More →
UC sells ag land in Ventura to South Coast homebuilder, proceeds could help fund new research center
By Elijah Brumback / Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 / Agribusiness, Latest news, Real Estate, South Coast, Top Stories / Comments Off on UC sells ag land in Ventura to South Coast homebuilder, proceeds could help fund new research center
The roughly 36-acre parcel located at the southeast corner of Saticoy Avenue and Telegraph road was sold to Williams Homes — the top bidder for the land — and comes with entitlements to build a new residential neighborhood.