The Biz Focus
Execs, Politicos, Journos, Enviros Talk Eco-Trends at Bacara
How to Make Billions by Going Green
The world’s most powerful multinational executives converged on the outer edges of Goleta last week to discuss how to go green and still make lots of green while doing so. Read story.
Governator Pushes Green at ECO:nomics on Friday
Bacara Conference Comes to a Close with Talk of Ethanol, Solar, Wind, Nuclear, Philanthropy, and Oil
Bacara conference comes to a close with talk of ethanol, solar, wind, nuclear, philanthropy, and oil. Read story.
Presidential Candidates’ Reps Talk Green at ECO:nomics
Energy Policy Wonks for Obama, Clinton, and McCain Share Their Visions
Energy policy wonks for Obama, Clinton, and McCain share their visions at Bacara conference. Read story.
Activists Infiltrate ECO:nomics, Briefly
Rainforest Action Network Sneaks Into Conference, Confronts Archer Daniels Midland Exec
Rainforest Action Network sneaks into conference, confronts Archer Daniels Midland exec. Read story.
ECO:nomics Begins at Bacara
Multinational Execs Consider the Business of Going Green in Landmark Conference
Multinational execs consider the business of going green in landmark conference. Read story.
Barfoot Snowboards Turns 30
Dropping In
A look back on the history of snowboarding and its lesser known origins in our neck of the woods. Read story.
The Future of Biofuels Takes Root in S.B.
Growing Gold
Jatropha looks like a weed , but its seeds could be used to power your car. Read how this bean may be the biofuel of the future. Read story.
Developer Won't Give Up Transit Center Dream
Unchosen by City, CEO Lack Appeals to Rotarians
David Lack appealed to the Rotarians after the city rejected his bid to build it. Read story.
The Mean Greens
Money Is the Root of Mollie’s Evils
Money is the root of all Mollie’s evils, too. Read story.
Heeger on Solar Futures
Nobel Prize Winning Scientist Will Speak to Industry
The Nobel Prize winning scientist and venture capitalist will speak at the Elephant Bar. Read story.
Santa Barbarans Get Behind Microloans
Giving a Little
Microcredit is not just for Bangladesh anymore. It's happening in Santa Barbara too. Read story.
North County Wineries Snagged in Undercover Sting Operation
Three Clerks Cited for Selling Alcohol to Minors
Three clerks cited for selling alcohol to minors. Read story.
Permitted: Stateside Lounge to Boogie Down
Future Applicants, However, May Not Cut Rugs So Easily
Future dance permit applicants, however, may not have such an easy time getting okayed for rug-cutting. Read story.
Racing for Green School Dollars
CiCi Parsons’ “Take Stock in the Future” Makes Fundraising Debut
CiCi Parsons' “Take Stock in the Future” makes fundraising debut. Read story.
Santa Barbara Writers Strike, Too
Writer James Kahn Talks TV, Online Media, and the Money Therein
“Don’t be greedy, don’t be petty. You won’t get your Ugly Betty!” — Striker’s slogan heard outside the gates at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood Read story.
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