May 11, 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.


| Tuesday, November 14th, 2023

SLO County employee suspended as DA probes misuse of public funds

Latest news, Law & Goverment, left, San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo County’s District Attorney’s Office has launched an investigation into a county employee for having potentially misused county funds for personal purchases. Investigators from the D.A.’s office served a search warrant at the home and the office of the county employee, according to a Nov. 14 press release. The decision to serve a Read More →

| Monday, November 13th, 2023

Inogen replaces CEO days after earnings miss

Central Coast, Latest news, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story

Goleta-based Inogen has appointed a new chief executive, the company announced on Nov. 13. Kevin Smith, most recently the CEO at Sirtex Medical Limited, a global manufacturer of interventional treatment solutions, was named Inogen’s new CEO effective immediately, succeeding Nabil Shabshab. Shabshab only occupied the role for a little over two years, taking over in Read More →

| Friday, November 10th, 2023

Thornberg grills SLO forecast on need for housing

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

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| Friday, November 10th, 2023

Vital signs: Santa Barbara County claims expensive zip codes

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| Friday, November 10th, 2023

Conception verdict comes amid safety overhaul

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| Wednesday, November 8th, 2023

Renewed optimism helps Olaplex shares gain 20%

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| Tuesday, November 7th, 2023

PG&E files extension to keep Diablo Canyon operational

Energy, Latest news, Top Stories, Top Story, Tri-County Economy

​​  Pacific Gas & Electric has officially filed its relicensing application with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to extend operation at the Diablo Canyon power plant for another 20 years. The multi-year process will not hinder the utility company’s ability to operate the power plant beyond its original decommission date of 2025 as, under federal law, Read More →