Harrison Industries matriarch dies at age 99
East Ventura County, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura CountyMyra Harrison, co-founder and matriarch of E. J. Harrison & Sons, one of the largest private enterprises in Ventura County, has died at age 99. A news bulletin from the Harrison family said she died in her sleep on May 25. She was the daughter of Francisca Moraga Velarde and Elias Velarde and her ancestors Read More →
Fund established for victims of Isla Vista tragedy
Latest news, South Coast, Tri-County EconomyA fund has been established for the victims of Friday night’s massacre in Isla Vista.
South Coast grieves as horror of Isla Vista tragedy sinks in
Top Stories“There is no way you would ever think that is going to happen,” said I.V. Deli Mart owner Michael Hassan. One of the victims was fatally shot inside the store.
Fast Pitch SB awards $40K to nonprofits
NonprofitsSanta Barbara’s first ever startup-style contest for nonprofit organizations, Fast Pitch SB, awarded $40,000 in prize money at its final round of competition at the Music Academy of the West last week. Nearly 100 initial participants were narrowed down to 20 nonprofit contestants, and on April 23, the competition’s judges selected 10 finalists. Last week, Read More →
Samy’s Camera moves to State Street
Latest news, Real Estate, South Coast, Tri-County EconomySamy’s Camera has signed up for 11,450 square feet of space at 530 State St., the largest retail lease in downtown Santa Barbara in three years, according to commercial real estate insiders.
