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By Tony Biasotti / Friday, June 17th, 2016 / Agribusiness, Latest news, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Panel: Water conservation key to prosperity
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By Guest commentary / Friday, May 27th, 2016 / Latest news, Op/Eds, Opinion / Comments Off on Ventura County leader in water management
By Matthew Fienup As forecasts of torrential El Nino rains have given way to the hard reality of another year of drought on the Central Coast, calls to punish farmers or to seize farmers’ water are once again being voiced. Not only do these calls embody ignorance of California water law, but in Ventura County Read More →
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By Alex Kacik / Friday, April 1st, 2016 / Columns, Latest news, Law / Comments Off on Art teacher sues SBCC for wrongful termination
A former Santa Barbara City College art teacher has sued the school for wrongful termination, claiming that the department is “ushering out an old era,” but some of his assertions do not check out based on Business Times research. William Durham filed a suit in Santa Barbara Superior Court on March 23. The former 20-year Read More →
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By Marissa Nall / Friday, February 26th, 2016 / left, Small Business / Comments Off on Santa Barbara native brings volcano water to Central Coast
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By Marissa Nall / Friday, February 12th, 2016 / Agribusiness, Central Coast, left, South Coast, West Ventura County, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Growers urged to share information on crops, groundwater
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By Guest commentary / Friday, January 29th, 2016 / Latest news, Op/Eds, Opinion / Comments Off on Water rights require balance of interests
As a water lawyer, I am frequently asked, “Who owns the water in California?” In jest, I sometimes respond, “Is that a trick question?” The question is often a charged one that is underlain by personal views that there is either too much or too little government control over water use. The political adage that Read More →
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By Alex Kacik / Friday, October 16th, 2015 / Central Coast, Energy, Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on San Luis Obispo County oil operator weighs spin off or sale
Freeport-McMoRan is looking to expand its oil and gas production in San Luis Obispo County even though it’s rethinking strategy and may sell or spin off operations. The Arizona-based oil, copper and gold producer wants to add 350 new wells and replace 100 in the Arroyo Grande oil field off Price Canyon Road. It currently Read More →
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