Fed economist forecasts 2.5% growth this year

Zimmerman: Inflation is expected to be at around 1.5 percent in 2012 and 2013.
Level to break ground on new HQ
Level Studios, a San Luis Obispo-based digital marketing and branding firm, said it plans to break ground Feb. 3 on a new 46,000-square-foot, two-story building on the Central Coast that will house up to 300 employees in the next two years. The new facility will be built in the East Airport Commerce Park in San Read More →
VC taxpayers tackle public pensions
Ventura County CEO Mike Powers told a taxpayer group that Ventura’s pension system reforms have spurred similar actions around the state. But he faced tough questions from the group about retired public safety officers with six-figure pensions and the 22 officials who are bringing in more than $200,000 a year in retirement. Powers spoke at Read More →

SLO to Denver flight gains traction

Business leaders in SLO County are launching an effort to bring non-stop jet service to Denver.

Junior colleges pan cuts: Schools prepare to shrink classes, faculty

The six community college campuses in the Tri-Counties are cutting classes, decreasing faculty and raising student fees.