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Editorial: Paso Robles makes progress on water issue

By   /  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 →

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Eminent domain suits clear way for Ventura County brine line

By   /  Friday, June 20th, 2014  /  Agribusiness, East Ventura County, Law & Goverment, Real Estate, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County  /  Comments Off on Eminent domain suits clear way for Ventura County brine line

The Calleguas Municipal Water District has filed eminent-domain lawsuits against four Ventura County property owners to make way for a massive brine pipeline that will help parts of the county import less water from outside the region.

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Irrigation technology firm raises $3.5M

By   /  Thursday, April 3rd, 2014  /  Agribusiness, Central Coast, Technology, Top Stories  /  Comments Off on Irrigation technology firm raises $3.5M

San Luis Obispo-based Hortau, a company that makes cloud-based irrigation control systems for farmers, has raised $3.5 million in financing from Avrio Capital.

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Limoneira could lead water-efficiency push in California drought

By   /  Friday, March 28th, 2014  /  Columns, Opinion  /  Comments Off on Limoneira could lead water-efficiency push in California drought

One of the cool things about covering business in the Tri-Counties is that at least once a year we get a pretty close look at what’s happening at one of the region’s largest agribusiness holding companies. That’s because Santa Paula-based Limoneira Co., founded in 1893, happens to be a publicly traded company. The company began Read More →

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Editorial: Business should do its part to conserve water

By   /  Friday, February 14th, 2014  /  Editorials, Opinion  /  Comments Off on Editorial: Business should do its part to conserve water

Water restrictions are coming to the Tri-Counties, but businesses can help.

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Santa Barbara City Council declares Stage One drought

By   /  Tuesday, February 11th, 2014  /  Agribusiness, Latest news, South Coast  /  Comments Off on Santa Barbara City Council declares Stage One drought

Santa Barbara City Council members declared a Stage One drought on Feb. 11, calling on residents and businesses to reduce water use by 20 percent.

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Tri-county cities scramble as state cuts water deliveries

By   /  Friday, February 7th, 2014  /  Agribusiness, Central Coast, East Ventura County, Green Coast, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County  /  Comments Off on Tri-county cities scramble as state cuts water deliveries

Customers of the State Water Project will not receive any water deliveries this year if current dry conditions persist, a cutback that could be troublesome for certain tri-county cities.