Pacifica Hotels adds SpringHill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero
Latest news, TourismPacifica Hotels added another Central Coast location to its roster, bringing the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero under its management. Pacifica owns and operates 30 properties, including SpringHill Suites and the recent acquisition of the Hilton Garden Inn in Kauai, Hawaii, and the Atascadero site is its 15th on the Central Coast. The Read More →
California Lutheran University sells seminary property
Higher Education, Latest news, Real EstateStory updated at 2:15 p.m. Sept. 22: California Lutheran University has sold a 10-acre property where its Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary once operated in Berkeley to Zaytuna College, the only Muslim liberal arts college in the U.S., for $10 million. “We are delighted that the property is going to another nonprofit, faith-based educational institution,” said Read More →
Santa Barbara County accountant arrested over misappropriation of $1.7 million
Latest newsLynn Hogan, an accountant for the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department, was arrested on charges of misappropriation of approximately $1.7 million of public funds, forgery and conspiracy, Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce Dudley announced Sept. 21. Also arrested on the same charges were Michele Lavin, Leanna Harada, Christina Huffinan, Michael Anzivino, and Vincent Read More →
E-commerce forcing retailers to reconnect with customers
Latest news, Small BusinessFar from driving retailers out of business, e-commerce is reinventing the way they connect with their customers. Panelists at the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Central Coast gave a diverse set of perspectives Sept. 20, looking at solutions for the struggling retail market, mostly centered around getting to know customers, providing a sense of place Read More →
Semtech selling new surge immunity product
Latest newsSemtech announced a new product Sept. 20 aimed at meeting the surge immunity requirements for the telecommunications industry. The Camarillo semiconductor and Internet of Things company began offering a new product on its TClamp platform that protects data interfaces against quick electrical spikes and minimizes capacitive loading. The new product exceeds industry standard requirements and Read More →
Santa Barbara’s AppFolio announces new offerings
Latest news, Real Estate, TechnologySanta Barbara-based property management software provider AppFolio announced the release of a new renters insurance and same-day Automated Clearing House payments offerings for its customers. The announcements coincided with the start of its fifth annual customer conference in Santa Barbara on Sept. 18, which included opportunities for networking and education sessions. Tenants will also be Read More →
California’s economic growth slowing
Latest news, Tri-County EconomyCalifornia’s economic growth has slowed compared to the U.S. economy and the trend of slowing growth will continue over the next two years with GDP growth declining to 2.3 percent, the California Lutheran University Center for Economic Research and Forecasting said in its Sept. 21 forecast. Job growth is expected to drop to 1.3 percent, Read More →
