
Early grape harvest in Tri-Counties results in lower yields
By Tom Bronzini / Friday, September 25th, 2015 / Agribusiness, Latest news, South Coast, Top Stories / Comments Off on Early grape harvest in Tri-Counties results in lower yields
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Ventura County firms develop turf product to reduce water use
By Marissa Nall / Friday, September 25th, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Ventura County firms develop turf product to reduce water use
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Experts say Ventura County’s economy lagging behind state
By pacbiztimes / Friday, September 25th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Experts say Ventura County’s economy lagging behind state
Ventura County’s economy is lagging. Its businesses are downsizing or defecting while the state’s economy is growing. A lack of new housing, new companies or existing business growth has translated to fewer jobs, high industrial vacancy, and rising home prices and apartment rental rates. Strict development regulations may continue to stifle the region’s growth. Those Read More →

Santa Barbara’s Orfalea Foundation closing down
By pacbiztimes / Friday, September 25th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Nonprofits, Top Stories / 1 Comment
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Workers in Santa Barbara County sue Vons claiming overtime, lunch break violations
By Staff Report / Thursday, September 24th, 2015 / Latest news / Comments Off on Workers in Santa Barbara County sue Vons claiming overtime, lunch break violations
A $4 million workers’ rights lawsuit was filed on behalf of 500 former and present Vons employees against Vons locations in Santa Barbara County, the Santa Barbara-based law firm Anticouni & Associates announced on Sept. 24. The class-action lawsuit filed in Santa Barbara Superior Court alleges that Vons did not pay overtime compensation and required Read More →
Grocer Haggen looks to close all 20 stores in Tri-Counties
By pacbiztimes / Thursday, September 24th, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Grocer Haggen looks to close all 20 stores in Tri-Counties
Haggen announced on Sept. 24 that it asked a Delaware bankruptcy court for permission to close its grocery stores in the Tri-Counties, along with the entire Pacific Southwest. The massive grocery chain, with roots in Bellingham, Wash., plans to close 100 stores, including all 20 in the tri-county region, to refocus on its core locations in Washington Read More →
President of Antioch University Santa Barbara to retire in June
By Staff Report / Thursday, September 24th, 2015 / Latest news / Comments Off on President of Antioch University Santa Barbara to retire in June
Nancy Leffert, president of Antioch University Santa Barbara, will retire in June 2016. “Nancy Leffert was the right person at the right time for AUSB,” said board chair Victoria Riskin in a news release. “She infused the institution with excitement, direction, purpose, and academic integrity. She increased enrollment and the endowment, and raised significant Read More →







