Editorial: Buffett buy in SLO puts solar in spotlight
News that Berkshire Hathaway’s MidAmerican unit is acquiring the 550-megawatt Topaz solar project in San Luis Obispo County comes amid a turbulent time for the beleaguered industry.
Deckers’ new digs a highlight for the region
The entire region will get validation as a home for trend-setting companies in California-style design.
Editorial: CKE chief’s policy soul mate
CKE Restaurants CEO Andy Puzder has found a kindred spirit.
Lakeview Promenade project in Santa Maria looking for a buyer
A large mixed-use project in Santa Maria has the green light to build — it’s just waiting for the right developer to bring it to fruition.
Editorial: Bargain hunters in Ventura County
In the case of Ventura County, it is aging baby boomers looking for second homes on the cheap who are checking out the area.
Op/ed: Is ‘ethical capitalism’ an oxymoron?
By Steve Mintz on December 2, 2011 It is quite popular these days to reflect on whether capitalism as an economic system does more harm than good. Critics of capitalism, such as those in the “Occupy Wall Street” movement, claim that the actions of corporate America and Wall Street investment firms contributed to the financial Read More →
