FIFA training sites expected to be economic score
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Central Coast embraces employee ownership
Central Coast, Latest news, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story, Tri-County EconomySince 2019, there has been a rise in new employee-owned businesses nationally. According to the National Center for Employee Ownership, the number of Employee Stock Ownership Plans has increased from 259 in 2019 to 309 in 2023, the most recent year for which data is available. The tri-county region is home to more than 35 Read More →
Crafter’s Library creates safe space for all
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Patagonia takes to social media in trademark infringment dispute
Latest news, Law & Goverment, leftVentura-based Patagonia has taken to social media to urge drag queen and climate activist Pattie Gonia, who the company is suing for trademark infringement, to help resolve the dispute. In a May 31 Instagram post, the outdoor apparel company asked Pattie Gonia, the stage name of Wyn Wiley to: · Withdraw all trademark applications. · Read More →
Settlement reached in illegal commercial fishing case
Latest news, Law & GovermentA civil settlement has been reached with multiple defendants related to illegal commercial fishing in marine protected areas off the coast of Santa Barbara Island. Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch announced the settlement June 1. Under the resolution of the case, the defendants were ordered to pay hefty fines for violating California’s commercial Read More →
West Marine boating stores in choppy waters
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High gas prices not likely to derail Central Coast tourism in 2026
Central Coast, Latest news, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story, Tourism2025 was a strong year for tourism in the tri-county region, with direct travel spending and other economic indicators up from 2024, according to the latest tourism impact report from Visit California. Central Coast travel marketers are optimistic that visitations will remain strong in 2026, including the peak summer season, despite soaring gasoline prices due Read More →
