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Officials discuss gun laws proposed in wake of Isla Vista tragedy

By   /  Monday, July 7th, 2014  /  Law, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy  /  1 Comment

In the wake of the May 23 mass murder in Isla Vista, a coalition of public officials has formed to support a set of state and federal gun-control proposals designed to fill “gaps” in the way firearms laws and the mental health system mesh.

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Granada Tower fully leased after Peritus deal

By   /  Monday, July 7th, 2014  /  Latest news, Real Estate, South Coast  /  Comments Off on Granada Tower fully leased after Peritus deal

Santa Barbara-based Peritus Asset Management recently signed a long-term lease for the entire fourth floor of the Granada Tower, making the building fully leased.

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Clean Diesel names new CEO

By   /  Monday, July 7th, 2014  /  Technology, Tri-County Economy, Tri-County Public Companies, West Ventura County  /  Comments Off on Clean Diesel names new CEO

Ventura-based Clean Diesel Technologies has promoted Christopher Harris to president and CEO, filling a vacancy created by former chief executive Craig Breese’s sudden departure in late 2013. Harris joined Clean Diesel as chief operations officer in late 2010, with the merger of Clean Diesel and Catalytic Solutions. He has served as the company’s chief operating Read More →

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Paso Robles chamber hires tourism veteran as CEO

By   /  Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014  /  Central Coast, Top Stories, Tourism  /  Comments Off on Paso Robles chamber hires tourism veteran as CEO

The Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce has hired Central Coast wine and hospitality veteran Sunni Mullinax as its new president and CEO, effective immediately.

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$8M Carpinteria office building changes hands

By   /  Tuesday, July 1st, 2014  /  Real Estate, South Coast, Top Stories  /  Comments Off on $8M Carpinteria office building changes hands

  One of Carpinteria’s more notable office buildings is back in the hands of its previous owner. The 52,000-square-foot Class A property at 5464 Carpinteria Ave. was recently bought back from the entity that the previous investor sold it to. Transaction terms weren’t disclosed, but the brokerage firm behind the deal said the property was Read More →

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Business Times wins reporting award for public pension story

By   /  Monday, June 30th, 2014  /  East Ventura County, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County  /  Comments Off on Business Times wins reporting award for public pension story

The Pacific Coast Business Times has won a first-place news reporting award in the Southern California Journalism Awards contest for a story about retired Ventura County Sheriff Bob Brooks suing the county for a supplemental pension benefit. The contest is hosted by the Los Angeles Press Club and includes publications of all sizes throughout Southern Read More →

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Santa Barbara city manager to step down after 13 years

By   /  Friday, June 27th, 2014  /  South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on Santa Barbara city manager to step down after 13 years

Santa Barbara City Administrator Jim Armstrong will step down at the end of September after 13 years in the position, the city said on Friday. Armstrong was appointed as Santa Barbara’s chief executive in September 2001, a role in which he and oversaw 10 departments and managed the city’s $275 million operating budget. The city Read More →

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