Santa Maria office and retail center opts for remodel over expansion
Evergreen Village retail project in Santa Maria shelved plans for the second phase of the project.

California Valley Solar Ranch construction heats up
This article is only available to Business Times subscribers Subscribers: LOG IN or REGISTER for complete digital access. Not a Subscriber? SUBSCRIBE for full access to our weekly newspaper, online edition and Book of Lists. Check the STATUS of your Subscription Account.
Madonna Road apartments sell for $10.5M
A 120-unit affordable housing apartment complex in San Luis Obispo has changed hands for $10.5 million. Seattle-based Vitus Group, an affordable housing developer, purchased the property at 1550 Madonna Road, which is on the west side of San Luis Obispo off Tank Farm Road. The seller was a local affiliate of the United Brotherhood of Read More →

Mesa Lane launches $500M fund for urban, green, mixed-use projects
The firm behind The Loop in Isla Vista is launching a $500 million fund to build similar projects in other cities, particularly college towns.

Charter high school preps students for college or building workforce
ACE offers young people who are technically inclined the chance to learning about drafting, design and building before graduation.

In Ventura County, too much space, not enough office jobs
“We go around to offices and every eighth or 10th desk is empty.”







