Pacific Coast Business Times https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html 0 Local entrepreneurs detail life in family-founded businesses Trade Desk ‘transition’ takes toll on stock Poppy Bank opens first Central Coast location in Santa Barbara Guest commentary: Working while grieving Guest commentary: Why most family businesses aren’t prepared for transition Dubroff: In the war on data, U.S. ‘gold standard’ status is at risk Street smarts: SB Botanic Garden named California Nonprofit of the Year  Our view: Family business values drive regional economy Area experts share tips on how family business can thrive CRE: Pismo Beach to welcome new luxury experience Cal Poly study details reasons behind L.A. fires Atara sees signs of life after FDA reversal 805 law: Fighting fraud continues to be a high priority for SBDA MB&TBanner Salem Media Group fetches $31.7M in sale to WaterStone Newsstand locations CyberSecuritysidebox ChartingYourCourseBanner WDBVC Dubroff: Paso Robles fills a master glass in wine marketing View our special reports Spring Economic Forecast Dubroff: Small Business Week highlights why resilience matters Letter to the editor Guest commentary: Lawsuit abuse and fraudulent claims drive up insurance costs  Guest commentary: Economic analysis of Q1 — The war, oil and consequences for the markets Real estate fraud scams prey on tri-county residents UCSB, CSUCI embrace teaching how to use AI in jobs of the future 805 tech: UCSB’s New Venture Competition heats up with finalists  Street smarts: SBA expands service with Alaksa Airlines flight to San Diego Our view: Sable wins, offshore wind loses as Trump admin impacts Central Coast CRE: Colliers releases Q1 report for tri-county region; Trumark Homes buys 183 Oxnard lots Battery foundry gives boost to UCSB’s Oasis MannKind shares pop 26% after $5M milestone, drop after Q1 earnings miss Guest commentary: There’s always a bull market somewhere Guest commentary: Tips for navigating Middle Market M&A in 2026 Street smarts: 9th annual pickleball tournament returns to Santa Barbara Good works: California Energy Chair to headline Unite to Light event at UCSB Our view: Why Santa Barbara needs leadership not dithering Amgen launches post-bachelor’s program for biopharma careers Hayes announces Q1 report; Big lease signing in SB’s downtown Updated: Hiring startup wins AngelCon’s $155K top prize Eventsidebox 2026 Events Bank of the Sierra announces Q1 earnings ARB announces Q1 earnings Amgen invests $300M into U.S. manufacturing capabilites Amgen’s Q1 total revenues up 6% to $8.6 billion Tri county unemployment dips for second straight month