Banking on downtown SLO: Heritage Oaks buys former Union Bank building
The multimillion-dollar sale of a prime property in the heart of the Central Coast’s busiest downtown comes amid a flurry of building activity that had some developers bidding on the lot in hopes of developing the bank building’s adjacent parking lot, which faces the corner of Marsh and Osos streets. But the timing was too good for Heritage Oaks to pass the location up, said Simone Lagomarsino, the bank’s CEO.
Central Coast opens doors for flood of Chinese tourists
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Last plant standing: PG&E touts safety upgrades at Diablo Canyon
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Deli owners restore 1940s Santa Barbara cocktail lounge
Make that four pickles. The father-and-son team behind Three Pickles Deli + Sub in downtown Santa Barbara have bought a next-door business and are revamping the classic cocktail lounge, even bringing back a former bartender and historic sign. The new spot, named The Pickle Room, will have a grand opening on Oct. 5. It is Read More →
Last day for Central Coast TechPitch
Today is the last day for Central Coast entrepreneurs to sign up for the third annual TechPitch in San Luis Obispo. The event will be held Oct. 23 from 3-8 p.m. At the Madonna Expo Center. To be eligible, entrepreneurs need to have a San Luis Obispo or North Santa Barbara county-based firm in the Read More →
Tourism roundup: Santa Ynez Valley tourism marketing groups combine forces
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