New Venture Competition hands out prizes to UCSB startups
A technology to make mobile phone GPS more accurate, a new seafood distribution system and a novel way to brand beer growlers at craft breweries were among the top winners at UC Santa Barbara’s annual New Venture Competition on May 22.
Injuries rise as Isla Vista rampage details revealed
The gunman in the shooting spree that left six people in Isla Vista dead had three semiautomatic handguns and more than 400 rounds of ammunition left in his black BMW coupe after he crashed it.
Mapping technology wins UCSB business contest
A technology to make mobile phone GPS more accurate, a new seafood distribution system and a novel way to brand beer growlers at craft breweries were among the top winners at UC Santa Barbara’s annual New Venture Competition on May 22.
Inogen shares rise on rosier outlook
Shares of Goleta-based Inogen soared 11.4 percent to $16.29 on May 14 after reporting stronger-than-expected profits and boosting its sales outlook for the year.
California fails to make the grade when it comes to valuing universities
A new report from the California Budget Project underscores how poorly voters, bureaucrats and elected officials have managed the state’s signature assets.
Power is knowledge as Unite to Light devices spread around the world
Unite to Light has developed a solar-powered cell-phone charger that lets people the world over power their phones with the sun.
