Editorial: An education bubble? Probably not for most
There is plenty of speculation about a new “education bubble” that has inflated the value of a college degree.
SLO launches summer Hot House for startups
Known around the state for its agriculture graduates, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo has set up a Hot House for what it hopes will be its next important crop — technology startups.
Software firm asks court to let it sue China
A Santa Barbara firm’s case that determine whether U.S. firms can sue the Chinese government and its contractors.
Bryan Cave case could land in L.A. court
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could decide whether Bryan Cave’s case is heard in federal court.
Taking the edge off: Students launch stress-relief drink
Just Chill, a stress-relief drink, was launched by a 21-year-old Santa Barbara entrepreneur.
Bank taps fund to pay TARP
First California Bank is repaying the $25 million in federal aid it took from the Treasury with a new federal aid program.
Editorial: The region’s political landscape is changing
California’s redistricting commission is about ready to reveal its final plans for drawing congressional maps and two things are becoming crystal clear. First, House districts for the Tri-Counties will be much more competitive than in the past. Second, Ventura County is paying a political price for the slow-growth policies that have kept population growth in Read More →
