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By Staff Report / Friday, May 22nd, 2026 / Central Coast, Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Subscriber content / Comments Off on CRE: Coca-Cola plant, Dover Saddlery close up shop
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By Staff Report / Friday, May 22nd, 2026 / Central Coast, Economy, Energy, Latest news, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on Central Coast airports’ operations steady as airlines contend with soaring jet fuel prices
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By Staff Report / Friday, May 22nd, 2026 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Economy, Latest news, middle, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Montecito Bank & Trust: 30 years of steady asset growth
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By Jorge Mercado / Friday, May 22nd, 2026 / Higher Education, Latest news, left, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content / Comments Off on UCSB’s College of Engineering plans 1st online master’s program
In an effort to expand its engineering programs, the Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering at UC Santa Barbara will launch the university’s first fully online master’s degree program in the fall of 2027. Announced May 14, the new Master of Engineering and Technology Leadership is a huge milestone for UCSB, as it will extend the Read More →
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By Jorge Mercado / Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 / Economy, Latest news, middle, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Santa Barbara County names new CEO
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has named its next county executive officer. Jana Petersen is set to become the new CEO of Santa Barbara County, pending a contract approval from the Board of Supervisors meeting set for June 9. Once approved, Petersen will assume the role on Aug. 20, according to the May Read More →
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By Jorge Mercado / Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 / Columns, Latest news, left, San Luis Obispo County, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on $2M in funding secured for SLO Airport
The San Luis Obispo County Airport will be receiving $2.25 million in federal funding to improve its baggage screening system, according to U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal, (D-24), who secured the money. Announced May 20, the airport’s current system is too undersized and too outdated to meet current operational demand. As a result, the grant will Read More →