Living the sweet life
How sweet it is. For the past two-and-a-half years, Michelle Kenney has operated La Dolce Vita – or “the sweet life” in Italian – in Heritage Square in downtown Oxnard. She has run the business for three decades, but has dished out Italian classics and fusions from Oxnard’s McGrath House, which was built in 1901, Read More →
Pacbiztimes.com, Spirit Awards get fresh upgrade
The purpose of this mid-year update from the Business Times newsroom is to introduce three top priorities for the balance of 2008 – our new Web site, the Spirit of Small Business Awards and exciting new marketing programs for our print edition. As many of you have noticed, our Web site, www.pacbiztimes.com, has undergone a Read More →
Boomers gather in SLO
They have hefty 401(k) plans. They have appreciated homes they’re ready to sell. And they have cash to spend. Lots and lots of cash. The Tri-Counties are a natural retirement spot for baby boomers, and their spending habits could float the area while the rest of the country sinks economically. To bridge the gap between Read More →
New faces on the bench with more in November
The last few weeks brought new faces to the bench in the Tri-Counties, with more to come. In Ventura County, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger filled two vacancies on the Superior Court bench, appointing Kevin DeNoce and David Worley. In the one seat up for election, Jeff Bennett defeated Robert Orellana for a spot on the Ventura Read More →
1 percent UCSB growth could increase real estate opportunities
The public has spoken about the University of California, Santa Barbara’s long-range plans to expand the campus to accommodate a 1 percent annual enrollment increase over the coming years, a formula that equates to 250 students per year to reach a total of 25,000 in 2025. The response was “extremely civil” at a June 4 Read More →
Hispanic bank hot on coast
Bienvenidos, Banco BuenaVentura. Although the Oxnard-based Banco BuenaVentura, in formation, has yet to receive approval to operate as a chartered financial institution, the company opened its doors to customers this month, offering document, small business loan and mortgage services in the interim. Proposed President and Chief Credit Officer Rick Rodriguez said he hopes to receive Read More →
