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

Amy Weaver has never been one to back down from a challenge. When she graduated from Harvard Law, instead of immediately going to work for a firm, she followed her heart and moved to Hong Kong, working for the country’s legislative council. After decades of working as an attorney, both in private practice and the corporate world, Read More →

Trends in tourism: SLO, Ventura counties prepare for new travelers this summer
By Amanda Marroquin / Friday, May 30th, 2025 / Central Coast, Columns, Latest news, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Trends in tourism: SLO, Ventura counties prepare for new travelers this summer

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2025 Central Coast Best Places to Work
By Amber Hair / Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 / Latest news, Special Sections, Top Stories, Workforce / Comments Off on 2025 Central Coast Best Places to Work

The Pacific Coast Business Times would like to congratulate the following companies for their inclusion in the 2025 Central Coast Best Places to Work report! More than 1,400 employees at almost 100 companies filled out surveys ranking their company’s culture, benefits, working environment and dedication to the community, and we’re grateful to everyone who spent Read More →

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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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 →

OpenMinds brings affordability to people seeking mental health services
By Jorge Mercado / Saturday, May 17th, 2025 / Central Coast, Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on OpenMinds brings affordability to people seeking mental health services

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Charter, Cox merge in $34.5B megadeal
By Staff Report / Friday, May 16th, 2025 / Central Coast, Latest news, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on Charter, Cox merge in $34.5B megadeal
In a $34.5 billion deal that will consolidate Central Coast broadband operations under the Charter Communications banner, Cox Communications will merge its cable operations with Stamford-based Charter Communications. If approved by regulators, the transaction will add Cox cable operations in south Santa Barbara County to Charter’s existing coverage of most of Ventura County and all Read More →