November 10, 2025

		

Jorge Mercado

Jorge Mercado is a staff writer with the Business Times. His beats include technology, agriculture, cannabis, energy and the environment, and higher education.


| Saturday, May 17th, 2025

OpenMinds brings affordability to people seeking mental health services

Central Coast, Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story

This article is only available to Business Times subscribers Subscribers: LOG IN or REGISTER for complete digital access. Not a Subscriber? SUBSCRIBE for full access to our weekly newspaper, online edition and Book of Lists. Check the STATUS of your Subscription Account.

| Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

Local, national economy experts give their take on emerging trade war

Economy, Latest news, left, Santa Barbara County, Tri-County Economy

Despite the pause on tariffs that helped markets and optimism recover on April 9, the impact that could be felt from them here in the tri-county region, including Santa Barbara, once the 90 days are up, is still lingering. That is what economic experts shared about the looming trade war during the 2025 Santa Barbara Read More →

| Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

Kate Farms sells majority stake to Danone

Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story

This article is only available to Business Times subscribers Subscribers: LOG IN or REGISTER for complete digital access. Not a Subscriber? SUBSCRIBE for full access to our weekly newspaper, online edition and Book of Lists. Check the STATUS of your Subscription Account.

| Monday, May 12th, 2025

GreenSight Technologies takes home $125K at AngelCon

Latest news, San Luis Obispo County, Subscriber content, Technology

This article is only available to Business Times subscribers Subscribers: LOG IN or REGISTER for complete digital access. Not a Subscriber? SUBSCRIBE for full access to our weekly newspaper, online edition and Book of Lists. Check the STATUS of your Subscription Account.

| Monday, May 12th, 2025

Sonos delivers earnings win, embraces new era

Central Coast, Latest news, Subscriber content, Technology, Tri-County Public Companies

This article is only available to Business Times subscribers Subscribers: LOG IN or REGISTER for complete digital access. Not a Subscriber? SUBSCRIBE for full access to our weekly newspaper, online edition and Book of Lists. Check the STATUS of your Subscription Account.

| Monday, May 12th, 2025

HRL shifts production to Camarillo

East Ventura County, Latest news, Subscriber content, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story

This article is only available to Business Times subscribers Subscribers: LOG IN or REGISTER for complete digital access. Not a Subscriber? SUBSCRIBE for full access to our weekly newspaper, online edition and Book of Lists. Check the STATUS of your Subscription Account.

| Monday, May 12th, 2025

Good works: Direct Relief welcomes new CEO; Hope Awards raise $278K

Central Coast, Columns, Latest news, middle, Nonprofits, Subscriber content

This article is only available to Business Times subscribers Subscribers: LOG IN or REGISTER for complete digital access. Not a Subscriber? SUBSCRIBE for full access to our weekly newspaper, online edition and Book of Lists. Check the STATUS of your Subscription Account.