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By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, September 5th, 2014 / East Ventura County, Law, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Crunchies tightens its belt in Ch. 11
Since filing for bankruptcy protection on Aug. 15, Crunchies has laid off eight people — about a third of its full-time staff — at its Westlake Village headquarters, has reduced expenses by about $2 million and has put marketing initiatives and new product development on hold for the rest of the year.
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By Editorial Board / Friday, September 5th, 2014 / Editorials, Op/Eds / 1 Comment
Cities are beginning to chart a different sort of future. A new generation of residents is making density a positive value and embracing a blend of alternative transportation, open space, walk-to-work convenience and proximity to wine bars and good restaurants. Whether this new method of city planning becomes a permanent part of the urban scene Read More →
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By Marlize van Romburgh / Tuesday, August 26th, 2014 / East Ventura County, Latest news, Law, Top Stories / Comments Off on Crunchies moves to block takeover bid with Chapter 11 filing
Westlake Village-based Crunchies Food Co. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, alleging that one of its largest vendors has attempted a hostile takeover of the fast-growing freeze-dried snacks maker.
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By Staff Report / Wednesday, August 6th, 2014 / Central Coast Health Watch, Earnings, Latest news, Real Estate, Tri-County Economy, Tri-County Public Companies, West Ventura County / Comments Off on LTC beats on revenues, meets on profits
Westlake Village-based LTC Properties beat revenue estimates in the second quarter as its funds from operations were up 17.8 percent to $22.5 million, or 64 cents per common diluted share, meeting Wall Street expectations.
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By Editorial Board / Friday, July 25th, 2014 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Power rides into auto history
We’ll take a few words to recognize J.D. “Dave” Power, this year’s Business Times Hall of Fame inductee, for yet another honor. The man who masterminded the ubiquitous brass, black and glass awards is picking up some additional hardware this week in Detroit. That’s because he’s being inducted this year into the Automotive Hall of Read More →
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