Ag forum: Industry faces too much capital, not enough water
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, March 6th, 2015 / Agribusiness, Columns, Latest news, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Ag forum: Industry faces too much capital, not enough water
Industry insiders shed light on the evolution of the food industry in the midst of a record-setting drought, labor issues related to the Affordable Care Act and a need for fresher, faster food access.
Big players have plenty to say about new FCC rules
By Erika Martin / Friday, March 6th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Big players have plenty to say about new FCC rules
It seems the only sure result the Open Internet Order will deliver is years of litigation and a murky regulatory landscape.
Dubroff: Region’s recent tragedies reveal weaknesses in community investment
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, February 27th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Opinion, Top Stories / Comments Off on Dubroff: Region’s recent tragedies reveal weaknesses in community investment
Tragedies like the Metrolink crash and the Isla Vista shootings should be a wake-up call about public spending priorities.
Alma del Pueblo development earns top sustainability honors
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, February 27th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on Alma del Pueblo development earns top sustainability honors
The project joins the ranks of other LEED Platinum buildings in Santa Barbara including the Victoria Garden Mews home built by Allen Construction and UC Santa Barbara’s Bren Hall.
Malibu Coast vintners organize for wider recognition of wines
By Tom Bronzini / Friday, February 20th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Top Stories, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Malibu Coast vintners organize for wider recognition of wines
Malibu is popularly associated with surf, sand, celebrities, movies — but usually not wine. Vintners in the recently recognized Malibu Coast American Viticultural Area, or AVA, are joining forces to do something about that. On Feb. 7, the first meeting of the Malibu Coast Vintners & Grape Growers Alliance was held at Cornell Winery in Read More →
Dubroff: Low interest rates are a poor substitute for government that works
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, February 20th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Opinion, Top Stories / Comments Off on Dubroff: Low interest rates are a poor substitute for government that works
Just consider the post-Presidents Day developments in one area with huge potential to create thousands of new businesses and millions of new jobs — immigration reform.
Ventura rents rise to record as Millennials delay buying
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, February 20th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on Ventura rents rise to record as Millennials delay buying
With the economy building momentum, job growth and household formation are creating stronger demand for rental housing, driving up apartment rental rates to new highs in Ventura County.
