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By Alex Kacik / Friday, August 21st, 2015 / Central Coast, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on Madonna plans $500 million development in SLO
John Madonna plans to transform 111 acres in San Luis Obispo into a $500 million mixed-use project that caters to the city’s aging population. The proposed Froom Ranch project includes a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) that offers 350 residential units for seniors, 150,000-350,000 square feet of commercial retailers for its residents, 200 apartments and Read More →
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By Alex Kacik / Friday, August 21st, 2015 / Central Coast, Energy, Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Aera plans to drill 296 oil wells near Santa Maria
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By Alex Kacik / Friday, August 21st, 2015 / Columns, Real Estate / Comments Off on High-end grocers consider leasing downtown Santa Barbara space
Several high-end specialty grocers are interested in a 3-acre lot in downtown Santa Barbara. The space at 301 E. Yanonali St., where StoneYard Building Materials currently operates, is available for lease, Pamela Scott told the Business Times. Scott is an agent at the Santa Barbara-based commercial real estate company Lee & Associates. The proposed project Read More →
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By Alex Kacik / Friday, August 14th, 2015 / Energy, Latest news, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on 3 months after oil spill, Santa Barbara region recovering
Even though Plains All American Pipeline underestimated the extent of the Refugio oil spill, Santa Barbara businesses and residents are feeling less of a sting than expected since the rupture fouled the Gaviota coastline and its wildlife about three months ago. Plains, the Houston-based oil company responsible for the spill, said in a quarterly Read More →
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By Alex Kacik / Friday, August 14th, 2015 / Latest news, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Amtrak train retiming would help commuters
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By Alex Kacik / Friday, August 14th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on Cabrillo Boathouse renovation project awaiting final approval
The Santa Barbara Planning Commission will review renovation plans for the Cabrillo Boathouse and Pavilion on Aug. 20. The city-owned historic landmark at 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd. has hosted many community programs since its 1926 inception, predominantly on its second floor that overlooks East Beach. The city plans to address failing building systems, which include Read More →
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By Alex Kacik / Friday, August 14th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Minimum wage increases could be boon for Ventura County
California’s minimum wage is set to increase to $10 per hour in January but some cities like Los Angeles have preempted the hike with their own, prompting certain businesses to weigh relocation. Neighboring regions, like Ventura County, may reap the benefits. LA recently approved an ordinance that would incrementally raise the minimum wage from $9 Read More →
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