Business News Roundup
Companies Compete for Tajiguas Trash-to-Energy Contract
Some claim to be able to divert 85 to 100 percent of trash. Read story.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
No Oil Agreement With Exxon, Vandenberg Says
Seeming boon for competitor's Tranquillon Ridge drilling proposal. Read story.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
County Supes Venture Toward Oil Tax
Looking to inject the County's cash-strapped coffers with millions in oil-derived dollars, the Santa Barbara County supervisors voted unanimously this week to explore the possibility of a per-barrel tax on oil harvested from beneath county land. Read story.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Green Hotels
Though four hoteliers earned mention, Santa Barbara is not exactly leading the pack. Read story.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Crispin Leather Closes
Shoe store had catered to discerning hippies since 1965. Read story.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
UCSB to Reap Benefits of Stem Cell Grant
Lois Capps praises stem cell research despite other politicians' opposition. Read story.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Cheaper Energy From Beyond Edison?
Feasibility study searches for less expensive green energy. Read story.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
What Is Best for Bishop Ranch?
Goleta development in light of traffic, water, money and space. Read story.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Bluffs on the Block
Carpinterians keeping close eye on the sale of open space between City Hall and nature preserve. Read story.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Developers Set Sights on Bishop Ranch
The much-anticipated Bishop Ranch application has now been filed at Goleta City Hall. Read story.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Change for the Better, Council Says
Only Francisco sides with neighbor critics to Cottage Hospital housing. Read story.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
City Council Waits for More Data Before Capping Downtown Structures
After discussing the matter for almost four hours, the Santa Barbara City Council decided it will not hastily implement an emergency interim ordinance reducing building heights. Read story.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
County Ag Brings In Over $1 Billion
Strawberries once again top list of leading crops. Read story.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Hops Prices Soar Due to Shortage of Crop
Hard times have befallen the global beer market, and brewers in Santa Barbara are feeling the heat. Read story.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
City Generates Revenue, Despite Negative Economic Forecasts
Bed tax, sales tax revenues up slightly - though not necessarily enough. Read story.
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