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Massive retail and apartment project in Goleta is under way

By   /  Friday, October 18th, 2013  /  Columns, Real Estate, South Coast, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on Massive retail and apartment project in Goleta is under way

Developer Westar Associates has broken ground on Hollister Village, a mixed-use project in Goleta that will include 266 apartments and a shopping center.

After years in the planning process that included fierce opposition from some neighborhood activists, Costa Mesa-based Westar secured approvals for the project at Hollister Avenue and Glen Annie Road in October 2012.

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Santa Barbara firm investing millions in out-of-state projects

By   /  Friday, October 11th, 2013  /  Columns, Real Estate  /  Comments Off on Santa Barbara firm investing millions in out-of-state projects

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Memo to Mr. Warner: Even Beanie Baby billionaires have to play fair

By   /  Friday, October 11th, 2013  /  Columns, Opinion  /  Comments Off on Memo to Mr. Warner: Even Beanie Baby billionaires have to play fair

The prosecution of Ty Warner only came about as part of a relatively recent crackdown on offshore accounts in which nearly 70 wealthy individuals have faced fines and prosecutions.

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Minimum wage hike has ripple effect on exempt worker status

By   /  Friday, October 11th, 2013  /  Columns, Law  /  Comments Off on Minimum wage hike has ripple effect on exempt worker status

As fall settles and you break out the Halloween decorations, it’s time to think about the biggest fright of the season: Next year’s new employment laws.

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Crowdfunding firm buys Santa Barbara startup, launches investing platform

By   /  Friday, October 4th, 2013  /  Columns, Technology  /  Comments Off on Crowdfunding firm buys Santa Barbara startup, launches investing platform

Invested.in, the crowdfunding technology platform founded by Conejo Valley entrepreneur Alon Goren, has acquired MyNewFinancialAdvisor, a Santa Barbara startup.

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Court filings offer a rare glimpse into Countrywide’s operations

By   /  Friday, October 4th, 2013  /  Columns, Opinion  /  Comments Off on Court filings offer a rare glimpse into Countrywide’s operations

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Deli owners restore 1940s Santa Barbara cocktail lounge

By   /  Friday, October 4th, 2013  /  Central Coast, Columns, Restaurants  /  1 Comment

Make that four pickles. The father-and-son team behind Three Pickles Deli + Sub in downtown Santa Barbara have bought a next-door business and are revamping the classic cocktail lounge, even bringing back a former bartender and historic sign. The new spot, named The Pickle Room, will have a grand opening on Oct. 5. It is Read More →

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