
Dubroff: You can never be too prepared for emergency scenarios
Columns, Latest news, leftIt’s December and we’re fighting fires again. Ventura County’s South Fire, which broke out December 9, burned more than 2500 acres before it was largely contained a few days later with minimal damage. Lompoc and Santa Barbara County officials are also investigating recent brush fires near the La Purissima Mission State Park. And the area Read More →

Dubroff: A look ahead after a spectacular November for stock market
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Dubroff: X’s ad fallout highlights why agencies should embrace local media
Columns, Latest newsWatching the stream of advertisers leaving X, formerly Twitter, grow from a stream into a torrent, I’m wondering if it’s time for the industry to make an about-face and embrace local media again. Disney, Apple, IBM, United Airlines, Audi and Volkswagen are among the dozens of companies reportedly pausing or pulling their ads on X, Read More →

Dubroff: UCSB scientist hunts for next battery breakthrough
Columns, Latest news, middle, TechnologyIf the long reign of the lithium battery is going to come to an end, it may be research by a UC Santa Barbara scientist that helps to deliver a cheaper and less geopolitically risky solution. Raphaele Clement, an assistant professor in materials science at UCSB, has been testing innovative approaches to new battery chemistry Read More →

Dubroff: Gold Team 2.0 targets biotech, manufacturing
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Dubroff: UCSB celebrates 15 years of innovation in energy efficiency
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Dubroff: SBA soaring even higher behind new airport director
Columns, Economy, Latest news, Subscriber content, Tri-County EconomyIt’s been just about a year since Chris Hastert left the Santa Maria airport to take the top job in Santa Barbara. So far, he’s off to an impressive start. Santa Barbara Airport was recently upgraded to “small hub” status by the Federal Aviation Administration, recognizing that there is a growing number of connecting passengers. Read More →