Thomas Aquinas College seeks donations for earthquake repairs
Located close to the epicenter of a 5.1 earthquake that struck near Ojai on Aug. 20, every one of Thomas Aquinas College’s 18 buildings suffered damage. Not severe damage, but damage nonetheless. Damage that is estimated to cost the small Catholic college about $4 million out of pocket to repair. The school this month launched Read More →
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Gills Onions recalls products after salmonella outbreak
Oxnard-based Gills Onions has voluntarily recalled its branded fresh diced onions products out of an “abundance of caution” due to a salmonella outbreak that has left more than a dozen hospitalized, according to the U.S. Food and Agriculture department on Oct. 24. The outbreak of salmonella is linked to bagged, precut onions that has sickened Read More →
UCSB to help launch national mental health workforce
UC Santa Barbara’s Gevirtz Graduate School of Education and three other universities are launching a national center to expand the country’s school-based mental health workforce to help students in need. The Gevirtz school and the University of Wisconsin Madison, the University of South Florida, and the University of Iowa have been awarded a four-year, $10.4 Read More →
Second agriculture quarantine declared in Ventura County
For the second time this month, portions of Ventura County have been placed under quarantine by agriculture officials. The latest quarantine is centered in Thousand Oaks. The state Department of Food and Agriculture announced Oct. 24 that the quarantine for the Queensland fruit fly was imposed following the detection of two adult flies in the Read More →
SDRI, MannKind partner on inhaled insulin trial
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Guest Commentary: Santa Barbara’s CRE market must embrace a transformative future
Housing needs and vacant commercial space are at the forefront of policy and community discussions. With the introduction of potential housing developments, along with state housing mandates, Santa Barbara’s residential and commercial real estate market is evolving. With recent announcements from Santa Barbara’s City Council about a potential Paseo Nuevo housing project, refocused uses for Read More →
