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By Stephen Nellis / Friday, October 4th, 2013 / Central Coast, Features, Technology, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Last plant standing: PG&E touts safety upgrades at Diablo Canyon
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By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, October 4th, 2013 / Central Coast, Columns, Restaurants / 1 Comment
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 →
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By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, October 4th, 2013 / Columns, East Ventura County, Real Estate, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Ventura County developers pull back amid high vacancy
The ’70s are back. At least when it comes to the state of commercial real estate development in Ventura County. While new home building in Ventura County is up compared to last year, commercial development is at a 37-year low, according to the latest report from the California Economic Forecast. Total investment in Ventura County Read More →
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By Henry Dubroff / Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 / Latest news, Real Estate, South Coast / Comments Off on Berkshire Hathaway moves into South Coast real estate
In a sharp turnaround for its legendary CEO’s view of California real estate, Berkshire Hathaway has put its name on the former Prudential California Real Estate operations on the Central Coast. The change became official Oct. 1 when the first Berkshire Hathaway signs were unveiled at a private home in Montecito that carries a $16.9 Read More →
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By Stephen Nellis / Monday, September 30th, 2013 / Central Coast, Technology / Comments Off on 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 →
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By Staff Report / Friday, September 27th, 2013 / Latest news, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Port extends banana contract
The Port of Hueneme has secured a five-year extension of its contract with Del Monte Fresh produce, the port’s biggest banana customer. Bananas are the port’s largest import, accounting for about 46 percent of its overall import business by revenue ton, a unit of measure devised to equalize shipments of disparate products. The banana firm Read More →