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A report from SmartAsset, a financial technology company based in New York, published on July 11 found that America’s 10 most expensive housing markets are in California. Leading that list is Palo Alto in the Bay Area, but not far behind, sitting at No. 6, is Santa Barbara where the average home price is more

Cottage Hospital now uses Focal One’s Robotic Focal High Intensity Focused Ultrasound as a way to treat prostate cancer without radiation and without incisions. (courtesy photo) By Jake Piazza Special to the Business Times Central Coast healthcare entities are moving forward with new ways to diagnose and treat lung and prostate cancer. St. John’s Regional

The California Public Utilities Commission has approved the Tri-County Regional Energy Network’s $155 million, 8-year business plan, the network announced July 11. The network is a partnership between San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties that delivers energy-saving programs, it said in a press release. The plan permits the network, known as 3C-REN, to

Santa Barbara-based Direct Relief announced the appointment of Emma Carrasco and Adam Cooper to the organization’s Board of Directors on July 7. Each brings considerable business and nonprofit acumen to bear on the organization’s growing humanitarian efforts, Direct Relief said in a press release. Direct Relief Chair Emeritus Mark Schwartz was also recently appointed as

By Jake Piazza Special to the Business Times The Port of Hueneme received massive funding from the state to get it closer to its goals of being a zero-emission port and creating additional jobs. Governor Gavin Newsom sent almost $80 million to the Port, according to an announcement from the California State Transportation Agency secretary

Montecito-based Olaplex appointed John P. “JP” Bilbrey to its Board of Directors, the company announced on July 11. According to the press release, Bilbrey is a seasoned and accomplished executive within the global consumer space and will serve in the newly created role of Executive Chair of the Board. Christine Dagousset, who has been a

The event will take place between Aug. 25 and Aug. 27. (courtesy photo) Ventura restaurateur John Karayan originally set out to throw an old-fashioned block party in 2009. It’s almost 15 years later, and Karayan’s idea is more than just a party — it’s a spectacle. His idea turned into The Throw Down Cornhole Festival,

Il Cortile Ristorante, an eatery based in Paso Robles, is celebrating its 10th consecutive win of the Wine Spectator's prestigious Award of Excellence. This recognition highlights the restaurant's exceptional food, top-notch service, and carefully curated wine lists that perfectly complement their seasonally inspired Italian cuisine, according to the press release. Among the six Paso Robles

The S&P Global Investment Manager Index took a bearish turn in early July amid concerns about interest rate hikes. Those concerns “have added to fears over earnings and valuations in the U.S. equity market,” wrote Chris Williamson, executive director at S&P Global Market Intelligence. However, with the debt ceiling resolved overall “risk appetite” is largely

China’s announcement that it would be limiting exports of two metals that are crucial to the semiconductor industry threw everyone for a loop, but Santa Barbara-based Transphorm believes there is no cause for concern just yet. On July 3, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that starting Aug. 1, the country would restrict exports of gallium