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Staff Report | Friday, April 17th, 2015

Apartment building revival, home starts put Santa Maria on the map

Central Coast, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories

The UCSB Economic Forecast Project will focus on housing and residential construction when it holds its annual forecast summit on May 8 at the Radisson Santa Maria on Skyway Drive.

Staff Report | Thursday, April 16th, 2015

FAA approves $300,000 for Camarillo Airport repaving

Latest news, South Coast, Top Stories, West Ventura County

The Camarillo Airport is getting more than $300,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration thanks to the legwork of Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village). Brownley’s political deal-making has secured almost $1 million for Ventura County airports in the last two years. The funds will go toward infrastructure improvements at the airport, including repaving a large portion Read More →

Staff Report | Wednesday, April 15th, 2015

FDA approves Amgen heart drug

Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Public Companies

The drug is the first chronic heart failure medication approved by the FDA in nearly a decade.

Staff Report | Monday, April 13th, 2015

Cottage looks to sell surgery center, Sansum merger delayed six months

Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Real Estate, South Coast, Top Stories

The possible sale is an effort to smooth out any wrinkles with the Federal Trade Commission over the proposed merger with Sansum Clinic.

Staff Report | Thursday, April 9th, 2015

LinkedIn picks up Lynda.com to lift content offerings

Latest news, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy

The social networking platform is acquiring Carpinteria-based Lynda.com in a $1.5 billion cash and stock deal.

Staff Report | Wednesday, April 8th, 2015

Capps exit from D.C. to reshape Central Coast politics

Latest news, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy

The Congresswoman will leave behind a legacy as a staunch environmentalist and party loyalist who also developed a reputation for supporting small business and building relationships with her political foes.

Staff Report | Tuesday, April 7th, 2015

SB retail property has new owner in eight-figure deal

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The complex on State Street along Highway 101, anchored by REI, was previously purchased in two separate deals for about $13 million between 2005 and 2010.