‘Making things right’ after Refugio oil spill more than lip service
By Glenn Rabinowitz / Friday, July 3rd, 2015 / Central Coast, Editorials, Energy, Opinion, South Coast, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on ‘Making things right’ after Refugio oil spill more than lip service

Plains All American Pipeline, the Houston-based company responsible for the oil spill near Refugio Beach on May 19, should stop the bullshit. Plains’ aversion to providing honest answers about the spill was on full display June 26 at a joint oversight hearing by the Assembly Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Select Committee on the Read More →

Ventura BioCenter provides facilities, equipment for startups
By Philip Joens / Friday, July 3rd, 2015 / Latest news, Small Business, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Ventura BioCenter provides facilities, equipment for startups

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Vintners decry proposed changes to Santa Barbara County winery ordinance
By Tom Bronzini / Friday, July 3rd, 2015 / Agribusiness, Central Coast, Latest news, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Vintners decry proposed changes to Santa Barbara County winery ordinance

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Dubroff: Litigation, criminal probe could put squeeze on oil pipeline operator
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, July 3rd, 2015 / Central Coast, Columns, Law & Goverment, South Coast, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Dubroff: Litigation, criminal probe could put squeeze on oil pipeline operator

When Barry Cappello litigates, people listen. Which is why his June 23 lawsuit seeking class action status and unspecified damages against Plains All American Pipeline may prove to be a turning point in the sorry history of the Refugio oil spill. “It was a disaster waiting to happen again and again,” is the way Cappello Read More →

Drought will make water pricey, stymie development
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, July 3rd, 2015 / Agribusiness, Central Coast, Latest news, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Drought will make water pricey, stymie development
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Refugio oil spill pinches tri-county small businesses
By pacbiztimes / Friday, July 3rd, 2015 / Energy, Latest news, Small Business, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Refugio oil spill pinches tri-county small businesses

Jamie Diamond is thrilled that the region’s fishing ban has been lifted but her sportfishing business is still reeling from the Refugio oil spill. Diamond has owned and operated Santa Barbara-based Stardust Sportfishing with her husband Jason for the past 20 years. They take private charters and open parties of tourists and local regulars fishing Read More →
UC sells ag land in Ventura to South Coast homebuilder, proceeds could help fund new research center
By Elijah Brumback / Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 / Agribusiness, Latest news, Real Estate, South Coast, Top Stories / Comments Off on UC sells ag land in Ventura to South Coast homebuilder, proceeds could help fund new research center
The roughly 36-acre parcel located at the southeast corner of Saticoy Avenue and Telegraph road was sold to Williams Homes — the top bidder for the land — and comes with entitlements to build a new residential neighborhood.