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 →
AeroVironment to supply electrical chargers for BMW, Mini
Latest news, Technology, Tri-County Public CompaniesCar makers BMW and Mini selected AeroVironment to supply its electric vehicle chargers, the company announced Sept. 20. AeroVironment, based in Monrovia with operations in Simi Valley, began shipping its TurboCord charger to BMW in May. The 20-foot cord can plug into any 120-volt outlet or charge at 3.6 kilowatts when using a 240-volt outlet, Read More →
Santa Barbara IT provider Curvature names new CEO
Latest news, Technology, Tri-County Public CompaniesSanta Barbara IT maintenance and network provider Curvature announced that it had named a new CEO, Peter Weber, following its merger with Charlotte, N.C.-based SMS Systems. Weber, formerly of Carpathia, which was acquired by Kansas-based QTS Data Centers in 2015, joined Curvature as executive chairman of its board of directors earlier this year. He also Read More →
