Tragic Loss: Shylah Alexander Identified as Victim in Train Accident

Accident – Death – Obituary News : The idea for Noozhawk, an online-only publication, was first conceived and developed inside the Santa Barbara Club. However, the company got its start in Dennis Cagan’s former incubator on East Gutierrez Street. This co-working space was known for its entrepreneurial spirit, which is why SCORE Santa Barbara, a business mentorship consulting service, set up shop there. It was in this space that the founder of Noozhawk, Bill Macfadyen, first met Paul Burri, a SCORE mentor.

Paul Burri, a serial entrepreneur and inventor, was intrigued by the concept of Noozhawk and wanted to learn more. He eventually pitched the idea of writing a business column for the publication, drawing on his experience in manufacturing and management. Despite initial doubts about reader interest, Macfadyen agreed to give it a shot. Paul wrote the column regularly for the next six years, offering his unique perspective on problem-solving.

In the early days, Noozhawk was struggling financially, and Paul urged Macfadyen to take advantage of the SCORE program. Reluctantly, Macfadyen agreed and met with a retired industry captain who advised him to shut down the company immediately. Ignoring this advice, Macfadyen stuck to his own game plan, and less than a month later, Noozhawk reached break-even.

Unfortunately, Macfadyen lost touch with Paul about a decade ago. However, he recently received a letter from Paul’s wife, Betty, informing him of Paul’s passing on October 31 at the age of 94. Paul was described as a woodworker, inventor, entrepreneur, photographer, teacher, and author. Macfadyen remembers him as a friend and one of the many quirky characters who helped make Noozhawk a success.

In other news, Noozhawk had an audience of 168,436 readers in the past week. The top five stories during that period included two heartbreaking incidents: the death of a 16-year-old San Marcos High School student who was struck by a train, and the suicide of a 20-year-old man who jumped from the Cold Spring Canyon Arch Bridge. Additionally, a suspect has been charged with the murder of a man in Goleta, and Noozhawk continues its series on the Child Estate on the Santa Barbara waterfront.

Before ending the article, Macfadyen highlights six more positive stories, including the conviction of the Conception dive boat captain for “seaman’s manslaughter” and a feud over the decision to end remote public comment during Santa Barbara City Council meetings.

Overall, the article reflects on the history of Noozhawk, the impact of Paul Burri, and the current top stories covered by the publication..