Editorial: New law protects small firms from drive-by suits
A war against California small businesses has ended with a victory for entrepreneurs over shakedown artists.
Plugged in to electric cars: Gridtest’s little yellow box checks charging stations
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Xirrus raises $23.5M in new capital
Thousand Oaks-based wireless firm Xirrus has raised an additional $23.5 million in venture capital, bringing its total funding to an estimated $122 million. The lastest funding round was led by existing investors August Capital, Canaan Partners, InterWest Partners, QuestMark Partners and US Venture Partners. Xirrus makes heavy duty Wi-Fi systems designed to replace wired networks Read More →
VCEDA remains opposed to pair of public education propositions
The Ventura County Economic Development Association, or VCEDA, has not budged on its opposition to two state ballot measures that would raise money for public education by increasing taxes. Earlier this month, VCEDA’s opposition to Proposition 30 and Proposition 38 — dueling tax measures designed to raise money for public education — kicked off a Read More →
U.S. Chamber endorses Maldonado
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has put its weight behind Abel Maldonado, the Republican candidate who’s running against incumbent Lois Capps to represent California’s 24th Congressional District. The endorsement came Sept. 26 in San Luis Obispo at an event hosted by Meathead Movers, a U.S. Chamber member. “Abel Maldonado recognizes that free enterprise, not more Read More →
