Olympian, Intake founder share similarities in journey to the top
By Jorge Mercado / Friday, October 2nd, 2026 / Latest news, left, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Technology, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Olympian, Intake founder share similarities in journey to the top
Most Olympic athletes begin training for their opportunity on the world’s biggest stage when they are 5, 6 or even 7. But Denmark-native Viktor Thorup started training for speed skating much later in life — at age 17, by his account. “For a sport that’s so technical with such specific feel, it’s very hard, close Read More →
The Paskin Group closes on 81-unit acquisiton
By Jorge Mercado / Friday, October 2nd, 2026 / Latest news, Real Estate, Santa Barbara County / Comments Off on The Paskin Group closes on 81-unit acquisiton
Santa Barbara-based real estate investment company The Paskin Group closed its second major transaction of 2026, announcing the acquisition of the 81-unit Willow Ridge Townhomes in Dallas-Fort Worth. The transaction closed Sept. 29 on behalf of a combination of 1031 exchange and cash investors, according to the press release. The acquisition is financed with a Read More →

Miller Family Wine Company sells portfolio to Seattle-based firm
By Jorge Mercado / Monday, September 28th, 2026 / Agribusiness, Columns, Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content / Comments Off on Miller Family Wine Company sells portfolio to Seattle-based firm
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Business Times 2026 CEO of the Year — Direct Relief’s Amy Weaver
By Jorge Mercado / Monday, September 28th, 2026 / Latest news, Philanthropy, Santa Barbara County, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on Business Times 2026 CEO of the Year — Direct Relief’s Amy Weaver
Amy Weaver understands the importance of her position. As the CEO of Direct Relief, she understands the positive impact she can make on people who are suffering through some of the worst moments of their lives. It’s why she took the job in May 2025 and it’s why more than a year later, she is still willing to learn Read More →
Aeluma announces Q4 results, new partnership
By Jorge Mercado / Sunday, September 20th, 2026 / Earnings, Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Technology, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Aeluma announces Q4 results, new partnership
Goleta-based Aeluma, a semiconductor company, announced its results for the fourth quarter on Sept. 16. Aeluma’s fourth-quarter revenue was $600,000, down from $1.3 million in the same quarter a year ago. The company also suffered a net loss of $4 million, or 22 cents per share, compared to a net loss of $900,000 in the Read More →

Cottage launches new breast health clinic
By Mike Harris / Friday, September 18th, 2026 / Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content / Comments Off on Cottage launches new breast health clinic
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Behavioral wellness begins with support
By Jorge Mercado / Friday, September 18th, 2026 / Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content / Comments Off on Behavioral wellness begins with support
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