Editorial: A refreshing development
OpinionThe war isn’t over, but it looks like Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab in Arroyo Grande has won a round in its bizarre dispute with a Camarillo-based unit of the carpenter’s union. In a fight that other unions refused to join, the carpenters staged informational “bannering” protests at the ice cream store for months. They Read More →
Bunnin grabs a car deal on South Coast
ColumnsA diminutive car with just four seats, four cylinders and a price tag under $20,000 is not the sort of vehicle likely to grace one of Leo Bunnin’s Ventura County GMC, Cadillac or Buick showrooms. But it just might be the car that turns Bunnin’s impending purchase of a Santa Barbara County auto store into Read More →
Editorial: Signs of a gradual comeback in tourism
OpinionIt’s hard to overstate the powerful influence that tourism exerts over the region’s economy. In San Luis Obispo County, there really isn’t much else, outside of government, universities and agriculture. In Santa Barbara County, the post-“Sideways” wine tourism boom has added a new dimension to what was already a national and global brand as well Read More →
K-Swiss looks to new image to kick losses
UncategorizedWith a recent acquisition and a quirky new advertising campaign that features a fictional former sports star, K-Swiss is trying to gain traction in the youth footwear market. The Westlake Village-based shoe manufacturer has been struggling for years to grab market share and to modernize its image beyond its signature white tennis shoe. On Aug. Read More →
