UCSB’s newest scholar is living in a material world
By Erika Martin / Friday, February 6th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on UCSB’s newest scholar is living in a material world
UC Santa Barbara changed the face of leadership at its world-class STEM departments this week, naming alumna Rachel Segalman the Edward N. Kramer Chair of Materials & Chemical Engineering.
Dubroff: A ruckus over Miramar’s final plan means approval is in the cards
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, February 6th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Opinion, Real Estate, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Dubroff: A ruckus over Miramar’s final plan means approval is in the cards
The fighting over Miramar is a sign that this project is literally barreling down the road for approval, albeit one that is not going to be trumpeted from any rooftops. And the reason is, in a word, money.
A two-wineries-for-one sale with a Funk Zone locale in play
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, January 30th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on A two-wineries-for-one sale with a Funk Zone locale in play
If you’re in the market to purchase a full-scale winery, then why not buy one with a prime piece of Santa Barbara Funk Zone real estate thrown in the deal?
Water shortage spurs string of tri-county drought dilemmas
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, January 30th, 2015 / Agribusiness, Columns, Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Water shortage spurs string of tri-county drought dilemmas
The emergency drought of 2014 and persistently dry conditions since then have made for difficulties in almost every industry, as the state has grappled with a way to resolve the issue of quickly depleting groundwater.
Dubroff: City National CEO describes strategy behind $5.4B RBC deal
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, January 30th, 2015 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Columns, Latest news, Opinion, Top Stories / Comments Off on Dubroff: City National CEO describes strategy behind $5.4B RBC deal
Overlooked in some media reports is the fact that with the former Dain Rauscher brokerage firm as part of its existing U.S. footprint, RBC has a strong presence, particularly in the West and Midwest.
Dubroff: After 15 years of scoops, we give you the skinny on our anniversary
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, January 23rd, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Opinion, Top Stories / Comments Off on Dubroff: After 15 years of scoops, we give you the skinny on our anniversary
Those of you who’ve followed the evolution of our newspaper during the past decade and a half know we are relentless innovators. This year is no exception.
Dubroff: UCSB diabetes researcher refines fine art of forecasting behavior
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, January 16th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Opinion / Comments Off on Dubroff: UCSB diabetes researcher refines fine art of forecasting behavior
Advances such as tablet technology and cloud computing mean that a fully commercial product to reliably regulate insulin might be within reach.