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S&P Global Market Intelligence writes that “economies have proved more resilient than first anticipated heading into 2023, particularly in the face of the U.S. banking liquidity crunch.” Now investors are waiting for central bank signals before a revival of new deal activity. Debt markets remained active in 2023, S&P writes, but “equity issuance has plummeted.” That
When he was campaigning for Ventura County Supervisor, former assembly member Jeff Gorell revived the ex-Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom concept of a Gold Team to retain and recruit businesses. And just a year after having won election for the District 2 post by the narrowest of margins, Gorell made good on his Gold Team pledge
A Central Coast real estate developer has been indicted in federal court for allegedly paying a San Luis Obispo County supervisor more than $95,000 in bribes and gifts in exchange for the official advocating for the firm’s projects. Ryan Wright, 37, of Grover Beach, is also charged in the indictment with covering up the alleged
Fifteen years ago energy efficiency was an idea that was just coming into its own — the idea that the economy could increase its output and reduce carbon intensity was a bit revolutionary. But the signs were there. Solar energy was gaining significant traction as the per-kilowatt price of panels began to plummet and utilities
A crypto ATM in a Santa Barbara store. (courtesy photo) Santa Barbara-based American Riviera Bank is aiming to raise public awareness about new cryptocurrency investment frauds called “pig butchering” scams. “We have seen an increase in these types of devastating scams lately, and we will remain vigilant in combating them,” Laurel Sykes, the bank’s executive