San Luis Obispo discoveries expand citrus industry’s psyllid watch
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, October 3rd, 2014 / Agribusiness, Central Coast, South Coast, Top Stories, West Ventura County / Comments Off on San Luis Obispo discoveries expand citrus industry’s psyllid watch
The dreaded Asian citrus psyllid made its first appearance in San Luis Obispo County over the summer, making the pest truly a regional problem for tri-county agriculture.
Nellis bids farewell with final thoughts about tech corridor
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, October 3rd, 2014 / Central Coast, Columns, East Ventura County, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Nellis bids farewell with final thoughts about tech corridor
Today is my final day at the Pacific Coast Business Times. By the time you read this, I’ll be working at a startup in San Francisco. But for the past seven years, I’ve had the pleasure of covering technology and innovation in the Tri-Counties. I’ve reported on everything from semiconductor firms that have been in Read More →
Editorial: Paso Robles makes progress on water issue
By Editorial Board / Friday, August 22nd, 2014 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Paso Robles makes progress on water issue
Gov. Jerry Brown has proved himself to be adept at the use of sharp elbows and brute power to get what he wants. His water bond is a clear example of the use of power to tame public policy — it paves the way for voters to approve a scaled-down, $7 billion issue that would Read More →
Courts say electronic records are on the docket
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, August 8th, 2014 / Central Coast, East Ventura County, Law & Goverment, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Courts say electronic records are on the docket
Coming soon to a courthouse near you: Electronic document filing, judges swiping through case files on touch pads and digital public access to court records.
Small beachside town seeks developer with the right touch
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, August 1st, 2014 / Central Coast, Real Estate, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Small beachside town seeks developer with the right touch
The Port San Luis Harbor District has released a request for proposals from qualified companies interested in taking on the redevelopment of the 32-acre RV resort and campground known as Harbor Terrace.
San Luis Obispo groups tackle workforce housing shortage
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, June 27th, 2014 / Central Coast, Real Estate, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on San Luis Obispo groups tackle workforce housing shortage
San Luis Obispo County has a problem with workforce housing. It doesn’t exist, and nobody wants to build it.
Avila schoolhouse tasting room changing hands amid Ch 7. filing
By Tom Bronzini / Friday, May 16th, 2014 / Central Coast, Real Estate, Top Stories, Tourism, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Avila schoolhouse tasting room changing hands amid Ch 7. filing
The Salisbury Vineyards tasting room in a historic old schoolhouse in Avila Valley has closed amid a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, and a new venue will open there in June under the banner of newcomer Biddle Ranch Vineyard.