San Luis Obispo’s Digital West Networks acquires AdSmart
San Luis Obispo-based Digital West Networks has acquired AdSmart, a mobile advertising software platform. Digital West provides commercial-grade Internet connectivity, colocation and cloud services to businesses. “This strategic acquisition provides a much needed connection between infrastructure delivery and the direct business solutions we can provide on our network,” said Tim Williams, CEO of Digital West. Read More →
Calavo Growers’ fourth quarter earnings fall short
Santa Paula-based Calavo Growers missed analyst projections on its fourth-quarter earnings. Calavo Growers, which is known for its avocado production, reported on Dec. 29 a profit of 28 cents per share, missing Wall Street’s projection of 46 cents per share. Calavo Growers stock ended the day at $49.51 per share, down $1.14. The company posted Read More →
Santa Barbara’s Saks building sells for $15 million
The Saks OFF 5TH building in downtown Santa Barbara was sold to a private out-of-the-area investor for more than $15 million, Lee & Associates recently announced. The nearly 47,000-square-foot property at the corner of State and Carrillo streets represents a continuing trend of discount retailers snatching up valuable downtown space. Saks Fifth Avenue had been Read More →
State investigating conflict of interest allegation against Ventura planning commissioner
The state’s Fair Political Practices Commission has begun an investigation into city of Ventura Planning Commissioner Jane Farkas concerning conflict of interest allegations. Farkas recently voted on a proposal from Los Angeles-based developer Regent Properties to build 55 high-end, single-family homes along the Ventura hillside. She is also a project manager with Ventura-based Sespe, Read More →
SESLOC opening branch in Santa Maria
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Uber Wine tough competition for tour operators
Wine country tour operators in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties have a formidable new competitor. Since April, Uber has been offering Uber Wine, a ride-sharing service to wineries and tasting rooms in the two counties. Michael Amodeo, a spokesman for Uber, said the company has provided thousands of rides to customers looking for Read More →
SLO County leads in solar, wind energy
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