Limoneira predicts bumper lemon and avocado crop
Santa Paula-based Limoneira Co. told shareholders on March 26 that it expects a 25 percent jump in lemon sales and a record avocado crop in 2013. CEO Harold Edwards said avocados could hit 18 million pounds this year — up 50 percent from 2012. But because of strong production and higher volumes, avocado prices will Read More →
Markwith to retire from top post at Sierra Vista
After eight years at the helm of San Luis Obispo’s Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, Candace “Candy” Markwith will retire in September. Markwith, who has been head of the 164-bed hospital since March 2005, announced her upcoming retirement on March 25. With 772 employees, Sierra Vista is the largest employer in the city of San Read More →
Editorial: The perils of a declining Golden State population
California’s stubbornly high unemployment rate reflects structural problems that simply will not go away.
The man who owns Carp pockets the city’s highest-profile property
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They’ve got the data and cash: HG garners $2M for expansion
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Top Women in Business 2013 announced
The Business Times is pleased to announce our 2013 class of Top Women in Business. This annual special section published with the March 22 print edition. An evening awards reception for the honorees will be held on Thursday, April 11 at Bacara Resort & Spa in Goleta. [Click here for event ticket information.] As with Read More →
