Crossroads Center developer sues Best Buy over growth plans
In a suit filed last month in Santa Barbara County Superior Court, developer Santa Maria Associates 101 is suing Best Buy Stores and asking a court to affirm its rights to develop new pads in the center, which is located at Highway 101 and East Betteravia Road.
LTC earnings jump 14.7%
LTC Properties’ fourth-quarter profits jumped 14.7 percent to $13.7 million, or 40 cents per diluted share, it said on Feb. 20.
Nipomo oil refinery fight bubbles over
A fight over expansion at an oil refinery near Nipomo has taken shape, with the source of new oil and a potential clash between federal and county regulation of railroads emerging as key issues.
Wells Fargo wealth managers move into new LEED offices
The Private Bank at Wells Fargo has moved into 10,000 square feet of shiny new digs at 118 Carrillo St. in Santa Barbara.
Moving on up: Green storage business expands along South Coast
Movegreen is growing at a rapid clip and plans to start driving its biodiesel-powered moving vans down the coast in an expansion spree. The company has built a business by providing environmentally friendly moving and storage service along the South Coast.
Developer leaves Silicon Valley to start new South Coast firm
A former finance manager at Facebook has returned to his hometown of Santa Barbara to run a real estate development and investment firm.
