
Schools expand master’s programs
By Dana Olsen / Friday, November 18th, 2011 / Top Stories / Comments Off on Schools expand master’s programs
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Talk toughens in Melchiori, subcontractor dispute
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, November 11th, 2011 / Real Estate, Top Stories / 3 Comments
Melchiori Construction Co., the Santa Barbara-based general contractor known for taking on high-profile projects, faces more than 20 non-payment claims from subcontractors and suppliers on a $6.5 million construction project at UC Santa Barbara. The payment disputes mark the third Melchiori public project in which subcontractors alleged they were not paid. Thirty-eight claims were made on Read More →

Port Hueneme trade zone opens up
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, November 11th, 2011 / Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / 2 Comments
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Wine, tech key to Central Coast outlooks
By Marlize van Romburgh / Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 / Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Wine, tech key to Central Coast outlooks
The Central Coast’s economic future is tied to its ability to capitalize on its burgeoning wine and agriculture, smart manufacturing, high technology and tourism industries. That was the view from two separate economic events in San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria on Nov. 8. In San Luis Obispo, forecasters from Beacon Economics weighed the growth Read More →
Tri-Counties at center of critical doctor deficit
By Dana Olsen / Friday, November 4th, 2011 / Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / 2 Comments
The Tri-Counties is among the most affected regions as California suffers from a statewide physician shortage that’s expected to become more critical as the years go by. In the epicenter of the crisis are the cities of Santa Barbara and Lompoc, which are both having trouble attracting and retaining primary care physicians — but for Read More →

Pierpont Inn may switch ownership
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, November 4th, 2011 / Real Estate, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Pierpont Inn may switch ownership
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Region’s daily newspapers see drops in print circulation
By Dana Olsen / Friday, November 4th, 2011 / Top Stories / Comments Off on Region’s daily newspapers see drops in print circulation
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