October 19, 2026

		

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.


| Monday, October 12th, 2026

Emergency prep guest commentary: Your preparedness helps protect your community

Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Op/Eds, Opinion

Emergencies can happen with little warning, making preparedness one of the most effective tools for protecting yourself, your family and your community. Whether it’s assembling an emergency kit, storing food and water, or creating an evacuation plan, taking simple steps in advance can help you respond swiftly when it matters most. As an emergency medical Read More →

| Friday, October 9th, 2026

Bowers honored with lifetime achievement award at UC awards

Higher Education, Latest news, middle, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content

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| Friday, October 2nd, 2026

805 tech: A star TMP alumni shares insights on AI industry

Central Coast, Columns, Latest news, Subscriber content, Technology

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| Friday, October 2nd, 2026

Atara resubmits Ebvallo BLA to FDA

East Ventura County, Latest news, Subscriber content, Technology, Tri-County Public Companies

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| Friday, October 2nd, 2026

Ventura pushes the accelerator pedal

Latest news, middle, Subscriber content, Tri-County Economy, Ventura County

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| Friday, October 2nd, 2026

An inside look at Latigo’s 2026 IPO

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

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| Friday, October 2nd, 2026

Olympian, Intake founder share similarities in journey to the top

Latest news, left, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Technology, Tri-County Economy

Most Olympic athletes begin training for their opportunity on the world’s biggest stage when they are 5, 6 or even 7. But Denmark-native Viktor Thorup started training for speed skating much later in life — at age 17, by his account.  “For a sport that’s so technical with such specific feel, it’s very hard, close Read More →