A listing of real estate transactions recorded in Pitkin County in 2008 (updated through Dec. 31). » more

Following are real estate transactions over $5,000 as listed in records of the Erie County clerk's office for the week ending Nov. 21. » more

With an official ?enrobing? ceremony Monday evening, Solvang attorney Kay Kuns was honored as Judge Kay Kuns, as she takes her new North County seat on the bench of Santa Barbara County Superior Court. » more

The number of scheduled foreclosure sales and defaults in core areas of Northern and Southern California exceeded a half million during 2008, up 132 percent from the previous year, according to a report by Default Research Inc. Notices of defaults (the first... » more

LOS ANGELES -- The self proclaimed "King of Pop" is back in Southern California. Michael Jackson's manager-spokesman confirms the gloved one has leased a Bel-Air mansion for $100,000 a month. Tohme Tohme says the pop icon wanted to be closer to "where all the action is" in the entertainment industry. Although it's not Neverland, the gated estate that Jackson is leasing was one of the most ... » more

? ?Rainforest Fiesta,? La Cañada Flintridge?s entry in the 2008 Rose Parade, garnered the Animation Trophy. It was this city?s 30th year of participation in the world-renowned parade. That afternoon, USC beat Illinois in the Rose Bowl. » more

By Julie Lynem -- The economic turmoil of 2008 is far from over, but for many business owners, the new year offers a chance for a fresh start. With that in mind, nine leaders of varied San Luis Obispo County companies recently talked to The Tribune about the effects of this recession and what lessons can be learned from it. The group gathered in December at their monthly CEO Roundtable in San ... » more

By AnnMarie Cornejo -- Editor?s note: This is another in a series of profiles looking ahead at the challenges facing the communities of San?Luis Obispo County in 2009. Atascadero leaders are welcoming a new year with several large developments looming in the city?s near future. Construction on the long-stalled Colony Square project is expected to begin early this year. » more

We've already said good-bye to 2008, but the top 10 stories of the year continueto reverberate through the North Bay. They are:1. Housing slowdown and economic crisis. What began as a breakdownin the subprime housing market ended up as the worst economic crisis in decades » more

D?Marco Farr was a Los Angeles Rams rookie when he first encountered a financial guru named Donald D. Lukens in 1994. Searching for some financial guidance, Farr was directed to Lukens by a veteran teammate. Lukens, the teammate insisted, would make investments grow. » more