SLO County unveils $852 million proposed budget for 2024-25
San Luis Obispo County’s $852 million proposed budget for 2024-25 was unveiled at its inaugural State of the County program April 11. “This is hot off the press,” Rebecca Campbell, the county’s acting administrative officer, said at the event at the Embassy Suites in San Luis Obispo. “Our board (of supervisors) hasn’t even reviewed this Read More →
Beni CEO steps down due to personal health issues
Sarah Pinner, one of the co-founders of Santa Barbara-based Beni, stepped down from her post as CEO of the company on April 12, citing personal health issues as the reason. In a LinkedIn post, Pinner noted that she was “simply no longer mentally or physically healthy enough to continue in this role.” “I can live Read More →
Street smarts: Carpinteria hosts annual community awards banquet
Hundreds of Carpinterians gathered at the Girls Inc. of Carpinteria headquarters on April 6 to celebrate the city’s annual community awards banquet, an event that celebrates the people and businesses of Carpinteria. The event’s most prestigious award, Carpinterian of the Year, went to Rick Olmstead. Olmstead is a staple in Santa Barbara County, especially in Read More →
Ranch at Moorpark sells for $133.2M
The Ranch at Moorpark, a 376-unit multifamily community in Moorpark, has been sold for $133.2 million, according to an April 11 report. Decron Properties, one of the largest privately owned real estate firms in California, sold the property AEW Capital Management. According to a press release, Decron acquired the asset, located at 51 Majestic Court Read More →
South Coast Business & Technology Awards announced 2024 honorees
When Andrew Firestone and Jess Parker founded Santa Barbara-based StonePark Capital together, the two were just happy to create something in the city they’ve known their whole lives. “For us, to be able to build our business in our backyards is very special,” Firestone told the Business Times. Now, almost a decade later, the two Read More →
Dubroff: Who says The Trade Desk can’t crack the S&P 500
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