Tri-county stocks bounce back from coronavirus losses
Tri-county stocks regained some of the previous day’s losses with the passage of a stimulus package to counteract the economic impacts of the coronavirus crisis, ending up 4.4 percent March 19 from the start of the week. Early stage biotech stocks topped the gains, including a 36 percent jump for Arcutis Biotherapeutics and a 27 Read More →
EDC website has coronavirus business resource guide
The Economic Development Collaborative has made a business resource guide available for employees and employers who have been impacted by COVID-19. Published and housed online via the EDC’s website at edcollaborative.com/covid19, the guide encompasses a list of local, state, and federal resources available to affected members of the business community at large. As the spread Read More →
Coronavirus: Signs of the times as pandemic spreads
The economic impact of the coronavirus epidemic has ripped through the Tri-Counties, triggering massive job cuts and prompting San Luis Obispo County to issue a rare order for residents to shelter at home beginning March 19 in response to rising numbers of COVID-19 cases. The county intends to hold the order for the next 30 Read More →
Tri-county bars, restaurants and wineries feel pain of pandemic
Bars and tap rooms empty on St. Patrick’s Day. Wine tasting on hiatus. Major viticulture industry events canceled or rescheduled. Restaurants cutting their occupancy by half and later switching to take-out only. The COVID-19 virus continues to upend life as usual and blast its way through the economy. Gov. Gavin Newsom issued guidelines on March Read More →
Coronavirus-related briefs worth noting
A roundup of coronavirus-related briefs from around the region: • United Way of Santa Barbara County and the Santa Barbara Foundation are teaming up on a COVID-19 response effort. The partnership will combine fundraising and decision-making resources. Initial focus is in supporting food insecurity, seniors, child care needs and health care. Applications for grants will Read More →
Tri-county stocks rebound from coronavirus selloff
Stocks regained some of their footing March 17, with the announcement of trillions of dollars in potential spending by the federal government, including direct payments to individuals. Goleta software developer AppFolio led the gains in the region with an almost 30 percent pop for the day, alongside moderate gains for other software firms. It was Read More →
Coronavirus cases climbing in Tri-Counties
Updated at 3:30 p.m. March 17: The number of coronavirus cases in Ventura County tripled overnight to nine and grew to six in San Luis Obispo County and two in Santa Barbara County. The county has tested almost 200 people for the virus so far. On March 16, there were three presumed positive coronavirus cases Read More →
