Flying Solo: TruNorth Jets offers private flight experience to Central Coast
Features, Latest news, Small Business, Top Stories, Top StorySince she was a kid, Sarah Oberman has been involved in the aviation industry. For nearly 50 years, her parents owned and operated Channel Islands Aviation. “As far as I can remember, I’ve been involved in airplanes, whether it was flying for family trips, or when I was old enough, I started washing airplanes for Read More →
Santa Barbara’s lone dance shop struts its stuff
Features, Latest news, middle, Santa Barbara County, Small BusinessJoie Krintzman is used to being in a dance store. In her youth, she took up competitive dance, an art she kept going through high school. Now, her two daughters have now followed suit, with her eldest starting at the age of 6. “Her favorite thing to do was to go inside the dance shop. Read More →
A fresh face: Avenir, formerly CURE, embraces rebrand
Latest news, left, TechnologyIn a continued effort to rebuild its image and set a new standard for the company, CURE Pharmaceutical has rebranded to Avenir Wellness, the company announced on Jan. 17. Formerly located in Oxnard, Avenir’s new headquarters is now in Sherman Oaks, as the company’s decision to rebrand is also the result of its selling of Read More →
Semtech closes $1.2B acquisition, could see big bounce back in 2023
Latest news, TechnologyCamarillo-based Semtech Corp. closed its acquisition of Sierra Wireless, it announced on Jan. 12, setting the stage for the semiconductor company to reach new heights. Semtech, which specializes in the Internet of Things applications, concluded its months process with an all-cash transaction worth about $1.2 billion, making it the largest acquisition in the company’s history. Read More →
Newsom, other local officials gather in Santa Barbara to support tri-county’s efforts
Central Coast, Latest news, Top Stories, Top StoryCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom and other elected officials were in Santa Barbara to support work underway that has made a difference following Jan. 9’s unprecedented storm and express the need to locals to stay vigilant as more rainfall is expected. Newsom, Rep. Salud Carbajal, Senators Monique Limon and Gregg Hart and other local officials were Read More →
Beni leads charge for women-founded companies on Central Coast
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Barsky becomes first female athletic director in UCSB history
Features, Higher Education, Latest news, leftKelly Barsky always dreamed of growing up to be an educator. In 2023, she’s not only that but so much more — a true inspiration for women in the world of sports. On Jan. 3, UC Santa Barbara made a historic hire, naming Barsky as the new director of athletics, and in doing so, becoming Read More →
