
Bear Cave Comedy embraces inclusivity
By Jorge Mercado / Sunday, June 7th, 2026 / Latest news, left, Santa Barbara County, Small Business, Subscriber content, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Bear Cave Comedy embraces inclusivity
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Central Coast embraces employee ownership
By Mike Harris / Sunday, June 7th, 2026 / Central Coast, Latest news, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Central Coast embraces employee ownership
Since 2019, there has been a rise in new employee-owned businesses nationally. According to the National Center for Employee Ownership, the number of Employee Stock Ownership Plans has increased from 259 in 2019 to 309 in 2023, the most recent year for which data is available. The tri-county region is home to more than 35 Read More →

Crafter’s Library creates safe space for all
By Mike Harris / Sunday, June 7th, 2026 / Latest news, middle, Santa Barbara County, Small Business, Subscriber content / Comments Off on Crafter’s Library creates safe space for all
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Patagonia takes to social media in trademark infringment dispute
By Mike Harris / Friday, June 5th, 2026 / Latest news, Law & Goverment, left / Comments Off on Patagonia takes to social media in trademark infringment dispute
Ventura-based Patagonia has taken to social media to urge drag queen and climate activist Pattie Gonia, who the company is suing for trademark infringement, to help resolve the dispute. In a May 31 Instagram post, the outdoor apparel company asked Pattie Gonia, the stage name of Wyn Wiley to: · Withdraw all trademark applications. · Read More →

The Trade Desk, Sonos, Velocity Financial announces C-suite moves
By Jorge Mercado / Thursday, June 4th, 2026 / Central Coast, Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Tri-County Economy, Tri-County Public Companies, Ventura County / Comments Off on The Trade Desk, Sonos, Velocity Financial announces C-suite moves
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Santa Barbara City Council supports plan for Paseo Nuevo
By Jorge Mercado / Thursday, June 4th, 2026 / Latest news, left, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content / Comments Off on Santa Barbara City Council supports plan for Paseo Nuevo
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Nonprofits voice biggest concerns at Santa Barbara Foundation event
By Jorge Mercado / Thursday, June 4th, 2026 / Latest news, Nonprofits, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Nonprofits voice biggest concerns at Santa Barbara Foundation event
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