
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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Central Coast, center court: Historic Oakland Soldiers announce Santa Barbara franchise
By Jorge Mercado / Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 / Central Coast, Latest news, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story, Tourism / Comments Off on Central Coast, center court: Historic Oakland Soldiers announce Santa Barbara franchise
The Central Coast’s sports scene is known for its competitive prowess in water sports such as water polo, surfing, etc. But in a few years, kids of all ages might be drawn to a much more competitive brand of basketball that is taking form in Santa Barbara. On Oct. 18, the Oakland Soldiers, a highly Read More →
Amgen holds virtual groundbreaking for planned $600M science center
By Mike Harris / Friday, October 31st, 2025 / Central Coast, Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, left, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on Amgen holds virtual groundbreaking for planned $600M science center
Hard hats on, shovels in hand, Amgen executives and elected officials held an Oct. 30 virtual groundbreaking for a planned $600 million science and innovation center on the biotech giant’s sprawling Thousand Oaks campus. Announced in September, the proposed structure hasn’t yet been green-lighted by the city. It has just started to make its way Read More →
Sutter Health to acquire Hayashida Physical Therapy
By Mike Harris / Thursday, October 30th, 2025 / Central Coast, Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on Sutter Health to acquire Hayashida Physical Therapy
Sutter Health has entered into an agreement to acquire Santa Barbara-based Hayashida Physical Therapy. “We are proud to welcome Hayashida Physical Therapy into the Sutter Health family,” Dr. Kurt Ransohoff, president of Sutter Health’s Greater Central Coast, announced in an Oct. 28 press release. “This investment preserves a vital community resource and strengthens access to Read More →
SBA adds direct flights to Chicago, San Diego
By Staff Report / Monday, October 27th, 2025 / Destinations, Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Top Stories, Top Story, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on SBA adds direct flights to Chicago, San Diego
In a year of dramatic growth for air travel, Santa Barbara Airport confirmed on Oct. 27 that it’s adding its first nonstop service to Chicago next spring. In addition to Chicago nonstops via United Airlines, the airport is resuming nonstop service to San Diego on Alaska Airlines and adding additional flights to Sacramento. Aviation Director Read More →

Santa Barbara AI firm raises $21M in Series A
By Jorge Mercado / Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 / Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on Santa Barbara AI firm raises $21M in Series A
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Santa Barbara’s quantum ties are just beginning
By Jorge Mercado / Sunday, October 19th, 2025 / Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on Santa Barbara’s quantum ties are just beginning
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