Central Coast jobless rate continues declining in April
Central Coast, Columns, Economy, Latest news, left, Tri-County EconomyThe tri-county unemployment rate in April was 4.1%, down from 4.4% in March and 4.8% in February, according to the California Employment Development Department’s latest numbers released May 1. This was the third consecutive month that the unemployment rate has fallen in the tri-counties. Ventura County’s rate was 4.2% in April compared to 4.4% in Read More →
UCSB’s College of Engineering plans 1st online master’s program
Higher Education, Latest news, left, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber contentIn an effort to expand its engineering programs, the Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering at UC Santa Barbara will launch the university’s first fully online master’s degree program in the fall of 2027. Announced May 14, the new Master of Engineering and Technology Leadership is a huge milestone for UCSB, as it will extend the Read More →
Santa Barbara County names new CEO
Economy, Latest news, middle, Tri-County EconomyThe Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has named its next county executive officer. Jana Petersen is set to become the new CEO of Santa Barbara County, pending a contract approval from the Board of Supervisors meeting set for June 9. Once approved, Petersen will assume the role on Aug. 20, according to the May Read More →
$2M in funding secured for SLO Airport
Columns, Latest news, left, San Luis Obispo County, Tourism, Tri-County EconomyThe San Luis Obispo County Airport will be receiving $2.25 million in federal funding to improve its baggage screening system, according to U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal, (D-24), who secured the money. Announced May 20, the airport’s current system is too undersized and too outdated to meet current operational demand. As a result, the grant will Read More →
Amgen’s announces succession plans for CFO
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Local entrepreneurs detail life in family-founded businesses
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