Charlie Munger dies at 99, leaves behind a lasting legacy on Central Coast
The late Charlie Munger never got to build the controversial mega-dorm he envisioned for UC Santa Barbara. But before he died in late November at age 99, he did leave quite a legacy. He teamed up with the late Michael Towbes to build a state-of-the-art residence for scholars at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics Read More →

Our view: Yearly MB&T event shows giving back the right way
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Our view: Mild inflation report bolsters capital raising, Cousteau honored at gala

For a region that’s heavily dependent on capital markets the October inflation report may represent a much-needed inflection point. For stretched small businesses the prospect of declining interest rates will reduce costs of financing and ease pressure on cash flow. For startups and early-stage companies that are hunkered down and obsessed with husbanding their venture Read More →

Our view: Resources are plentiful for veteran-owned businesses
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Our view: Lessons learned from California wildfire summit
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Our view: SLO County leaders pen a persuasive letter on housing
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Our view: Goleta’s revised plan gets green light from the state
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