Practical prestige: Innovation can be pricey, but pays off
By Erika Martin / Friday, November 7th, 2014 / Columns, Latest news, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Practical prestige: Innovation can be pricey, but pays off
If continuing research can change the amount of energy we expect our consumer electronics to consume as much as Nakamura’s LEDs have changed the way we think of light bulbs, the university will more than recover Munger’s donation money in patent licensing and added prestige.
Dubroff: Business and politics shake hands at tri-county voting booths
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, November 7th, 2014 / Columns, Latest news, Opinion, Top Stories / Comments Off on Dubroff: Business and politics shake hands at tri-county voting booths
With Tuesday’s elections headed to the rear view mirror, it’s clear that politics on the Central Coast have tilted toward the center and toward a more business-friendly agenda.
‘Prost!’ Figueroa Mountain to trek from Buellton to Bavaria
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, November 7th, 2014 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on ‘Prost!’ Figueroa Mountain to trek from Buellton to Bavaria
Buellton-based craft brewer Figueroa Mountain is headed across the pond with plans for a brewery and taproom in Germany.
Forecast for Santa Barbara: construction, clogged streets
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, October 31st, 2014 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on Forecast for Santa Barbara: construction, clogged streets
With several developments slated for the south end of State Street and along Cabrillo Boulevard this winter, coupled with two major bridge replacements, significant traffic congestion is expected and the city hopes residents can be patient.
Dubroff: Author Michael Lewis is the master at spotting undervalued assets
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, October 24th, 2014 / Columns, Latest news, Opinion, Top Stories / Comments Off on Dubroff: Author Michael Lewis is the master at spotting undervalued assets
Lewis, who redefined how we think about baseball, football and Wall Street, will have a lot to say about the Obama presidency.
Monterey Court approves sale of area Marriott hotel group
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, October 24th, 2014 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on Monterey Court approves sale of area Marriott hotel group
According to Trigild CEO Bill Hoffman, the properties were held in a family trust and sold for an undisclosed price after Monterey California Superior Court Judge, the Honorable Susan J. Matcham, ruled in favor of the sale, overruling the objections of some of the trust beneficiaries.
The Collection at RiverPark launches Annex microshops
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, October 17th, 2014 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Subscriber content, Top Stories / Comments Off on The Collection at RiverPark launches Annex microshops
Shea Properties and CenterCal Properties recently announced the newest addition to The Collection at RiverPark — The Annex, a 13,800-square-foot collection of microshops, artisan boutiques and epicurean treats, opening in 2015.