
Amy Weaver is ready to helm Direct Relief
By Jorge Mercado / Thursday, June 5th, 2025 / Latest news, Nonprofits, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on Amy Weaver is ready to helm Direct Relief

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Pacifica, Mattison agree to part at end of August
By Jorge Mercado / Sunday, June 1st, 2025 / Columns, Higher Education, Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content / Comments Off on Pacifica, Mattison agree to part at end of August
Editor’s note: This story was updated on June 6 to reflect that Dr. Leonie Mattison did not confirm to the Business Times that she is departing. She had no comment and referred us to Pacifica. Pacifica Graduate Institute will be looking for a new CEO to steer the ship after current president/CEO Dr. Leonie Mattison Read More →

2025 New Venture Finals showcases student innovation, RazeMath wins 1st place
By Staff Report / Thursday, May 29th, 2025 / Higher Education, Latest news, left, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Technology / Comments Off on 2025 New Venture Finals showcases student innovation, RazeMath wins 1st place

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Invoca makes 2nd acquisition to bolster AI capabilities
By Jorge Mercado / Thursday, May 29th, 2025 / middle, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Technology / Comments Off on Invoca makes 2nd acquisition to bolster AI capabilities
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Deckers shares drop 20% despite strong earnings
By Jorge Mercado / Friday, May 23rd, 2025 / Latest news, Retailing, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Deckers shares drop 20% despite strong earnings

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RazeMath wins the annual New Venture Finals
By Staff Report / Friday, May 23rd, 2025 / Higher Education, Latest news, left, Santa Barbara County, Technology / Comments Off on RazeMath wins the annual New Venture Finals

UC Santa Barbara’s Technology Management department hosted the 2025 New Venture Finals, culminating eight months of interdisciplinary work from 44 student teams. RazeMath secured first place for its AI-driven math education program and took home $10,000 in the process. People’s Choice Winner for the event was Assistive Tech, which utilizes VR headsets to offer a Read More →
Business Times takes home 4 California Journalism Awards
By Staff Report / Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 / Columns, Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Top Stories, Top Story, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Business Times takes home 4 California Journalism Awards
The Pacific Coast Business Times took home a bit of hardware on May 17 at the annual California Journalism Awards. Hosted by the California News Publishers Association, the Business Times won awards in four different editorial categories. The Business Times competes statewide against other weekly newspapers with a circulation of under 4,300. The Business Times’ Read More →