Amgen Tour of California to stage April preview ride in tri-counties
By Staff Report / Tuesday, December 8th, 2015 / Latest news / Comments Off on Amgen Tour of California to stage April preview ride in tri-counties
Tri-county cyclists will have the chance to ride like the pros and with them on April 24. Organizers of the Amgen Tour of California professional bike race said Dec. 8 that an April 24 preview ride will take place along the Stage 3 route for the 2016 Tour of California. During the preview ride, fans Read More →

Santa Barbara’s Silver Air jet management company expanding
By Marissa Nall / Friday, December 4th, 2015 / Latest news, Small Business, South Coast, Top Stories / Comments Off on Santa Barbara’s Silver Air jet management company expanding

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Philanthropy means giving time as well as money
By Marissa Nall / Friday, November 27th, 2015 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Philanthropy means giving time as well as money

A common thread at two recent philanthropic events in the Tri-Counties was the idea that individuals should get involved personally rather than simply donating money. On Nov. 19, the Association of Fundraising Professionals celebrated community members in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties who have been active in volunteering or organizing support for community institutions. On Read More →

Vitamin Angels focuses on pregnant women, nursing moms
By pacbiztimes / Friday, November 27th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Nonprofits, Top Stories / Comments Off on Vitamin Angels focuses on pregnant women, nursing moms

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Santa Barbara scrambles to regulate pot dispensaries
By pacbiztimes / Friday, November 27th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate / Comments Off on Santa Barbara scrambles to regulate pot dispensaries

Ryan Howe left a stable gig in the entertainment industry to vie for a coveted spot in Santa Barbara’s medical marijuana dispensary market. The former president of the Los Angeles-based production company Thunder Bay Pictures now aims to start one of three allowable dispensaries within city limits. “It was a philosophical change in my life,” Read More →
You should donate your time as well as money
By Glenn Rabinowitz / Friday, November 27th, 2015 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on You should donate your time as well as money
Philanthropy is about more than just writing checks. That has been the lesson of this year’s giving season — and a timely lesson it is. With the economy on the mend, there are more resources available to nonprofits and more opportunities for disadvantaged residents, creative types, veterans and the homeless to find work and become Read More →
Court OKs bids for former Haggen stores in Tri-Counties
By Staff Report / Wednesday, November 25th, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Court OKs bids for former Haggen stores in Tri-Counties

A Delaware bankruptcy court has approved six of the original seven bids for former Haggen stores throughout the Tri-Counties. The Washington-based grocery chain announced on Nov. 25 that the court approved the sale of 47 of its 164 stores. Pending successful deals with landlords, Albertsons will take over its former location at 1500 N. H Read More →