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By Staff Report / Friday, February 28th, 2014 / Latest news, Small Business, Top Stories / Comments Off on 2014 Family Business & Closely Held Companies honorees announced
The Pacific Coast Business Times is pleased to announce our 2014 class of Family Business & Closely Held Companies winners. This annual special section celebrates businesses in the region that are owned or managed by multiple family members, are in the second or later generation of family ownership or that are owned and operated by a small group Read More →
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By Staff Report / Thursday, February 27th, 2014 / Central Coast, Latest news, Tourism / Comments Off on Film productions reel in $4.1M for SLO County
Film production in San Luis Obispo County is on a roll, creating an estimated $4.1 million economic impact last year over 183 filming days. Notable credits include ABC’s “The Taste” and a slew of car commercials.
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By Staff Report / Friday, February 21st, 2014 / Central Coast, Latest news, Tourism / Comments Off on Amgen Tour includes Pismo Beach, Cambria as first-time host cities
The two cities will play a part in highlighting the beauty of the Central Coast during the 740-mile cycling stage race, which will begin May 11.
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By Staff Report / Tuesday, February 11th, 2014 / Agribusiness, Latest news, South Coast / Comments Off on Santa Barbara City Council declares Stage One drought
Santa Barbara City Council members declared a Stage One drought on Feb. 11, calling on residents and businesses to reduce water use by 20 percent.
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By Staff Report / Monday, February 10th, 2014 / Latest news, Technology / Comments Off on Solar pioneer Bill Yerkes dies
John W. “Bill” Yerkes, a Stanford-trained engineer who for decades championed the cause of solar cells for commercial use and was known as the “father of the solar industry,” has died in Santa Barbara.