Central Coast’s talent will help shape the aerospace industry
The Central Coast’s economy is mostly reliant on tourism. But with its strong ties to the aerospace industry, one day, that same economy could be linked directly to the advancements in space travel, space technologies, etc. That is the main reason hundreds of locals gathered inside the Cabrillo Pavilion on Oct. 15 to listen to Read More →
Sable’s troubled project, sagging stock gets federal boost
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Santa Barbara AI firm raises $21M in Series A
Santa Barbara’s influence in the AI/Quantum landscape will stay in the headlines at least one more week after ChipAgents, a Goleta-based AI chip design company, announced it has raised $21 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round. Announced Oct. 22, ChipAgents has raised $24 million since being founded in 2024 by UC Santa Barbara Read More →
CalPrivate Bank announces third quarter earnings
Private Bancorp of America and CalPrivate Bank, which has one location in Montecito, announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 on Sept. 30. Announced Oct. 18, the bank reported net income of $9.7 million, or $1.65 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025, compared to $9.5 million, or $1.63 per Read More →
Santa Barbara’s quantum ties are just beginning
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Cognixion’s headset praised as one of top inventions of 2025
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Tabar pilots region’s newest trust company
Frank Tabar is no stranger to the Santa Barbara community or the importance of trusts as an estate planning tool. A former executive at Santa Barbara Bank & Trust, Farmers and Merchants Trust Company and more, Tabar’s expertise in helping guide families through the process is what inspired him to help fill the gap in Read More →
