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By Alex Kacik / Monday, February 1st, 2016 / Energy, Latest news / Comments Off on Santa Barbara County OKs ExxonMobil’s emergency permit to truck oil
The county of Santa Barbara has approved ExxonMobil’s emergency permit to truck oil. Exxon plans to transport 425,000 barrels of oil currently sitting in two tanks at its Las Flores Canyon storage facility to destinations up to 140 miles north on Highway 101. Trucking to empty the tanks is expected to take three to six Read More →
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By Alex Kacik / Friday, January 29th, 2016 / East Ventura County, Latest news, Real Estate / 1 Comment
Los Angeles-based developer Decron Properties acquired a 391-unit multifamily apartment portfolio in Thousand Oaks for $126.5 million. The deal with Prometheus Real Estate Group included the 249-unit Los Robles Apartments and the 142-unit Marlowe Apartments located about a mile apart near Moorpark Road. The complexes feature swimming pools, clubhouses, fitness centers and large amounts of Read More →
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By Alex Kacik / Friday, January 29th, 2016 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Latest news / Comments Off on American Riviera Bank reports income drop due to merger with Bank of Santa Barbara
American Riviera Bank reported a 17 percent decrease in unaudited net income in 2015 as the institution prepared for its merger with The Bank of Santa Barbara. American Riviera acquired The Bank of Santa Barbara in an all-stock deal valued close to $18 million, creating a “force to be reckoned with,” said Joanne Funari, the Read More →
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By Alex Kacik / Friday, January 29th, 2016 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Latest news / Comments Off on County Commerce Bank shareholders OK merger with Citizens Business Bank
County Commerce Bank shareholders approved its proposed merger with Citizens Business Bank, which is expected to close on Feb. 29. “Citizens Business Bank’s philosophy and business model is very similar to ours and is the perfect fit for County Commerce Bank, and most importantly, our customers and employees. We are excited to be partnering with Read More →
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By Alex Kacik / Friday, January 29th, 2016 / Energy, Latest news, middle, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Tri-county oil producers considering exit strategies
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By Alex Kacik / Friday, January 29th, 2016 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate / Comments Off on Homebuilding service eyes Central Coast for expansion
A new homebuilding service franchise is expanding into Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, promising to add more transparency to the construction process. Alair Homes began in Canada in 2006, offering builders the ability to outsource administrative functions and scale up through franchising. Alair handles website work, software, marketing outreach, accounting and other services Read More →
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By Alex Kacik / Friday, January 22nd, 2016 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Latest news, West Ventura County / Comments Off on VC Credit Union maps expansion
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