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By Staff Report / Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Central Coast, Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Community West Bank expanding into San Luis Obispo
Goleta-based Community West Bank plans to open a new branch in San Luis Obispo. Community West, which is owned by Community West Bancshares, looks to debut a full-service branch at 4464 Broad Street — its first in San Luis Obispo County. Its sixth tri-county location, pending approval from federal regulators, would open in the third Read More →
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By Staff Report / Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 / Central Coast, Latest news, Small Business / Comments Off on San Luis Obispo’s Digital West Networks acquires AdSmart
San Luis Obispo-based Digital West Networks has acquired AdSmart, a mobile advertising software platform. Digital West provides commercial-grade Internet connectivity, colocation and cloud services to businesses. “This strategic acquisition provides a much needed connection between infrastructure delivery and the direct business solutions we can provide on our network,” said Tim Williams, CEO of Digital West. Read More →
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By Glenn Rabinowitz / Friday, December 18th, 2015 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Global warming aside, biggest need is housing
The climate change accords signed in Paris this month have been a vindication of Gov. Jerry Brown’s view of a less carbon intensive economy. That is no small accomplishment, which vindicates San Luis Obispo County’s decision to embrace “Big Solar” and efforts in Ventura County to combine industrial-scale solar with waste recycling to reduce carbon Read More →
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By Alex Kacik / Friday, December 18th, 2015 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Central Coast, Latest news / Comments Off on SESLOC opening branch in Santa Maria
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By Tom Bronzini / Friday, December 18th, 2015 / Central Coast, Columns, Latest news, Wine & Viticulture / 1 Comment
Wine country tour operators in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties have a formidable new competitor. Since April, Uber has been offering Uber Wine, a ride-sharing service to wineries and tasting rooms in the two counties. Michael Amodeo, a spokesman for Uber, said the company has provided thousands of rides to customers looking for Read More →
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By Philip Joens / Friday, December 18th, 2015 / Central Coast, Energy, Latest news, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on SLO County leads in solar, wind energy
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By Marissa Nall / Friday, December 18th, 2015 / Agribusiness, Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Tri-county farmers protect crops from frost
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