
Investor snaps up Sonos R&D facility in largest deal in 7 years
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, March 7th, 2014 / Real Estate, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Investor snaps up Sonos R&D facility in largest deal in 7 years
A 47,000-square-foot property in Santa Barbara that music equipment maker Sonos leases for its world research and development headquarters has been sold for a reported $17.2 million after being listed for $21.5 million.

South Coast golfers trod parched courses amid drought
By Christine De La Cruz / Friday, March 7th, 2014 / Agribusiness, Central Coast, East Ventura County, Features, Green Coast, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on South Coast golfers trod parched courses amid drought
Some of the greens on the South Coast are starting to look a little brown as regional golf courses cut back on watering amid California’s worsening three-year drought.

Developers back out of deal to buy Santa Maria parcels from Limoneira
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, March 7th, 2014 / Banking & Finance, Central Coast, Real Estate, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Developers back out of deal to buy Santa Maria parcels from Limoneira
Two housing developments in Santa Maria are back on the market after a potential buyer backed out of an $8.3 million deal with Limoneira Co.

Heritage Oaks to cut 60 jobs as Mission Community deal closes
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, March 7th, 2014 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Central Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Heritage Oaks to cut 60 jobs as Mission Community deal closes
With its $56 million acquisition of Mission Community Bancorp, Heritage Oaks will shutter branches along the Central Coast in coming months and lay off about 60 employees in several phases.
Ventura Harbor to get $10.5M for dredging project
By Staff Report / Tuesday, March 4th, 2014 / East Ventura County, Latest news, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Ventura Harbor to get $10.5M for dredging project
The Ventura Harbor will receive $10.5 million in federal funding for a massive dredging project that it says is vital to its operations.
UCSB to build $74.3M bioengineering center
By Staff Report / Tuesday, March 4th, 2014 / Restaurants, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on UCSB to build $74.3M bioengineering center
With the state’s fiscal picture improving, UC Santa Barbara is set to break ground on a $74.3 million bioengineering center this summer.
Sonos headquarters sold after listing for $21.5M
By Staff Report / Monday, March 3rd, 2014 / Real Estate, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Sonos headquarters sold after listing for $21.5M
The 47,000-square-foot building at 25 E. Mason St. in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone has been sold to an unnamed investor for an undisclosed amount. The property was listed for $21.5 million.







