Hardy Diagnostics founder retires after 45 years
By Jorge Mercado / Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 / Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on Hardy Diagnostics founder retires after 45 years
It has been more than four decades since Jay Hardy first founded his manufacturing company, Hardy Diagnostics, in Santa Maria, and along the way, there have been a slew of victories. But after 45 years, Hardy decided to take a step back. Announced Nov. 19, Hardy officially announced he has stepped down as founder and Read More →

Sable’s stock sinks to all-time lows
By Mike Harris / Saturday, November 15th, 2025 / Energy, Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Sable’s stock sinks to all-time lows
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UCSB joins NSF’s National Quantum Virtual Laboratory
By Jorge Mercado / Saturday, November 15th, 2025 / Higher Education, Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Technology / Comments Off on UCSB joins NSF’s National Quantum Virtual Laboratory
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Kate Farms expands selection at Walmart
By Jorge Mercado / Sunday, November 9th, 2025 / Columns, Latest news, Retailing, Santa Barbara County / Comments Off on Kate Farms expands selection at Walmart
Goleta-based Kate Farms, a plant-based brand, has expanded its retail footprint for its newest High Protein Nutrition Shake, now available on shelves in select Walmart stores and on Walmart.com, according to a Nov. 10 press release. “We’re excited to bring our High Protein Nutrition Shakes to Walmart and make high-quality, plant-based nutrition even more accessible,” Read More →

AppFolio shares recover after big selloff from earnings miss
By Jorge Mercado / Thursday, November 6th, 2025 / Earnings, Latest news, middle, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Technology, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on AppFolio shares recover after big selloff from earnings miss
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Sovato raises $26M in Series B round
By Jorge Mercado / Thursday, November 6th, 2025 / Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on Sovato raises $26M in Series B round
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Sable shares sink 30% as company seeks equity
By Jorge Mercado / Monday, November 3rd, 2025 / Energy, Latest news, left, Santa Barbara County, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Sable shares sink 30% as company seeks equity
Shares of Sable Offshore Corp. tumbled 30% to an all-time low after the company said it is trying to raise $225 million and extend a loan with Exxon Mobil as it looks for a way to reopen a shut oil platform off Santa Barbara County’s coast. The company’s shares fell roughly $3.20 to $7.26 during Read More →







