business
Local leader embodies yoga lifestyle
DEL MAR — It’s 9:30 a.m. and Stacy McCarthy is standing on the asphalt behind Albertsons on Via de la Valle, clasping her hands together in the iconic namaste gesture.
Hydroponic farm offers glimpse into Ecke Ranch’s future
ENCINITAS — Pierre Sleiman began experimenting with hydroponic farming in his garage as a college student four years ago. These days, his company, the newest tenant on Ecke Ranch, is on the cutting edge of organic farming.
Carlsbad attracts businesses with lifestyle, proximity to customers
CARLSBAD — While mostly satisfied by the business climate in Carlsbad, local businesses would like the city to simplify its permit process and fees as well as improve the downtown Village area, according to a recent city survey.
RE: U-T’s op-ed on beach business
In response to the San Diego U-T editorial of March 20, 2013 one has to say it sounds like more of the same anti-business rhetoric by this newspaper.
Council says ‘no’ to revolving loan program
OCEANSIDE — City Council denied spending one-time funds to start a $500,000 revolving loan program for businesses March 27.
More businesses required to recycle under new ordinance
COAST CITIES — Businesses that produce 4 cubic yards of waste or more per week will soon be required to recycle.
From trash come one man’s treasures
COAST CITIES — A one man army, Joe Porras wrangles metals, bags of cans and other recyclable goods five to six days a week with the aim of turning a profit. In Porras’ words it’s not “glamorous at all.”
