New yogurt concept cools region
Frozen yogurt is making a comeback. But it’s not like some may remember. Enthusiasts dub it “froyo,” and the taste has changed too. No longer just a lower fat version of ice cream, the new frozen yogurt has the same soft-serve consistency, but actually tastes a little tart. It’s more like real yogurt: frozen. And Read More →
Preparation pays off
Many homeowners are armed with a game plan in case an emergency situation arises. The drill includes storing water and first-aid, organizing exit strategies, and maintaining a list of important items that can be packed up at a moment’s notice. Businesses should be equally prepared – if not more so – as a disastrous situation Read More →
Airline to halt Sacramento and San Diego flights
Blaming soaring fuel costs, ExpressJet Airlines announced July 10 it will discontinue its non-stop service from Santa Barbara Airport to Sacramento and San Diego as of Sept. 1. All ExpressJet cities are being closed, airline officials announced July 10. ExpressJet President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Ream said, "If we had any other choice, we Read More →
E.W. Scripps stock declines
Shares of E.W. Scripps Co. plunged after the newspaper publisher completed the spinoff of its cable networks business, Scripps Networks Interactive, into a separate public company. Cincinnati-based E.W. Scripps owns 10 broadcast stations, newspapers in 15 U.S. markets and other media properties, including the Ventura County Star. Shares dropped 18 cents, or 5.6 percent, to Read More →
Initiative loses legal round
A Ventura County Superior Court judge rejected Oxnard City Councilman Tim Flynn’s attempt to force his colleagues to consider the Oxnard traffic initiative July 1 instead of at the next council meeting. Flynn filed a lawsuit June 27 in the hope of getting a judge to order that the matter be added to the council’s Read More →
Construction to begin on Route 154
On July 7, construction will begin on the operational and safety improvements on Route 154 from Santa Barbara north to the Route 246 intersection. A community kick-off ceremony will be held July 9th at 10:30 a.m. at the Santa Ynez Valley Park & Ride Lot near the intersection of Routes 154 and 246. The $5 Read More →
