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By Philip Joens / Thursday, September 15th, 2016 / Central Coast, Energy, Latest news / Comments Off on Mayors urge CPUC to deny PG&E proposal to close Diablo Canyon
A group of mayors from six San Luis Obispo County cities asked the California Public Utilities Commission to deny a proposal to close the Diablo Canyon Power Plant because the proposal does not fully outline steps to be taken to mitigate effects of the closure. In a request filed with the utilities commission on Sept. Read More →
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By Guest commentary / Friday, April 22nd, 2016 / Latest news, Op/Eds, Opinion / Comments Off on Profit not a dirty word for businesses
By Gary Wechter I must say I was outraged after reading Steven Mintz’ op-ed, “Minimum wage hike a moral issue,” in the April 8 issue. “Outraged” when at the end of the article I learn that Mintz is a professor in the Orfalea College of Business at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. I asked Read More →
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By pacbiztimes / Friday, April 15th, 2016 / Central Coast, Latest news / Comments Off on San Luis Obispo County transportation tax on ballot
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By pacbiztimes / Friday, February 19th, 2016 / Central Coast, Top Story, Tourism / Comments Off on Hotels going up to cash in on Central Coast tourism
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By pacbiztimes / Friday, January 22nd, 2016 / Agribusiness, Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on Tri-Counties race to control marijuana
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By Tom Bronzini / Friday, November 20th, 2015 / Central Coast, Columns, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on ’Tis the season to stock up on tri-county wines
It’s the most wonderful time of year for wine sales. Wineries I contacted in the region reported that November and December and the last quarter of the year are typically their strongest sales months as consumers stock up for holiday gatherings and select gifts. Customers will often spend more on a bottle this time of Read More →
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By pacbiztimes / Friday, October 16th, 2015 / Central Coast, Energy, Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on San Luis Obispo County oil operator weighs spin off or sale
Freeport-McMoRan is looking to expand its oil and gas production in San Luis Obispo County even though it’s rethinking strategy and may sell or spin off operations. The Arizona-based oil, copper and gold producer wants to add 350 new wells and replace 100 in the Arroyo Grande oil field off Price Canyon Road. It currently Read More →