SLO-LAX flights return next week
By Tony Biasotti / Monday, October 25th, 2021 / Central Coast, Latest news, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on SLO-LAX flights return next week

United Airlines will resume flying between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles International Airport on Nov. 1, a route that the airline put on hold early in the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are delighted to see this connectivity return,” San Luis Obispo County Director of Airports Courtney Johnson said in an Oct. 25 news release announcing Read More →
Ventura County hires new airport director
By pacbiztimes / Monday, October 11th, 2021 / Government, Latest news, Tourism, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Ventura County hires new airport director

The former Contra Costa County director of airports has been chosen to run the Ventura County-owned airports in Camarillo and Oxnard. The decision to appoint Keith Freitas as the new director of airports was made by Ventura County Executive Officer Mike Powers, according to a news release from the county on Oct. 8. Freitas will Read More →

Region ready to re-open doors to international visitors
By pacbiztimes / Friday, October 8th, 2021 / Central Coast, East Ventura County, Green Coast, Latest news, right, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Region ready to re-open doors to international visitors

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Bill would open the way for damages in dive boat fire
By pacbiztimes / Friday, October 1st, 2021 / Government, Law & Goverment, South Coast, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Bill would open the way for damages in dive boat fire

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Ventura County names new harbor director
By pacbiztimes / Thursday, September 16th, 2021 / Government, Latest news, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Ventura County names new harbor director

Michael Tripp, a veteran harbor official in Los Angeles County, will replace the last leader of Channel Islands Harbor, who retired in August, the county of Ventura announced Sept. 15. He is expected to begin his role as the new director of the county-owned Channel Islands Harbor on Oct. 4. Tripp, who most recently served Read More →

Trek Foundation hits trails in Santa Barbara, Ventura
By pacbiztimes / Friday, September 3rd, 2021 / Latest news, left, Nonprofits, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Trek Foundation hits trails in Santa Barbara, Ventura

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Bill Foley buys Hotel Californian
By pacbiztimes / Thursday, September 2nd, 2021 / Central Coast, Destinations, Latest news, left, Real Estate, Restaurants, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Bill Foley buys Hotel Californian

Foley Entertainment Group, founded by Las Vegas Golden Knights hockey owner and Santa Barbara County wine magnate Bill Foley, has purchased the Hotel Californian on lower State Street in Santa Barbara. Foley Entertainment Group announced the purchase Sept. 1 and did not disclose the price. The property’s assessed value is $33.5 million, according to Santa Read More →