Report estimates Highway 1 closures resulted in $438M in losses
It will be over three years since Highway 1 was blocked off south of Big Sur when it reopens in March 2026 and a recently released report highlights the grim economic reality of closure. New research from Beacon Economics, an independent economic research and consulting firm based in Los Angeles, estimates that the region has lost $13 million to Read More →

Central Coast wine grapes value plummeted in 2024
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Unemployment rate ticks down in August
The unemployment rate along the Central Coast finally changed direction for the first time in months, according to the latest data provided by the California Employment Development Department. Announced Sept. 19, the unemployment rate for the Central Coast was 4.96% in the month of August, down from a jobless rate of 5.2% in July. The Read More →

Fashion stylist aims to bring personal touch to online shopping
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Mixed reviews for felony charge against CSUCI professor
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Mission Produce has record Q3; Limoneira, Calavo struggle
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Inspired Flight raises $12M to accelerate growth plans
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