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By Marissa Nall / Friday, February 12th, 2016 / Agribusiness, right / Comments Off on Tri-county growers, florists flourish despite drought
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By Guest commentary / Friday, February 12th, 2016 / Latest news, Op/Eds, Opinion / Comments Off on Business, wilderness a successful mix
With the introduction of the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act by U.S. Rep. Lois Capps and Sen. Barbara Boxer, we have an opportunity to protect 250,000 acres of our incredible local landscape as wilderness — a common sense measure that will drive growth in our local recreation economy and enhance the quality of life that Read More →
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By Staff Report / Thursday, February 11th, 2016 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Earnings, Latest news / Comments Off on OCB Bancorp income up 142 percent in 2015
OCB Bancorp, the parent company of Ojai Community Bank, increased its year-over-year net income by 142 percent in 2015. OCB Bancorp’s net income grew from $380,000 in 2014 to $921,000 in 2015, or 40 cents in earnings per share. Total loans increased $48.2 million or 37.5 percent to $176.5 million in 2015. Total assets rose Read More →
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By Henry Dubroff / Friday, February 5th, 2016 / Columns, Latest news, West Ventura County / Comments Off on San Buenaventura’s 150th anniversary deserves celebration
You might say that the modern history of Ventura County began 150 years ago with the founding of the City of San Buenaventura. In April of 1866, Ventura was an emerging commercial center built around the mission. Cattle ranching was the biggest industry and the discovery of the prolific Ventura Avenue oil field was still Read More →
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By Philip Joens / Friday, January 29th, 2016 / Central Coast, Education, Latest news, Technology / Comments Off on MIT forum: Add green to your startup’s DNA
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By Staff Report / Monday, January 25th, 2016 / Latest news, Real Estate, Tourism / Comments Off on Pacifica Hotels buys Milner Hotel in Los Angeles
Pacifica Hotels purchased The Milner Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, the company announced on Jan. 25. Pacifica is one of the largest independent hotel owners and operators along the Pacific Coast with an office on Cliff Drive in Santa Barbara. The company said it is evaluating its long-term strategy for the property at 813 S. 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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