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Direct Relief on tear with another 4-star rating from Charity Navigator

In the aftermath of January’s Los Angeles County wildfires, Direct Relief is supporting Venice Family Read More >

Venture capitalists share advice for early-stage founders

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Real Estate

Jorge Mercado | 3 days ago

CRE: Paso Robles parcel near airport up for investment

A 295-acre parcel being proposed for industrial Read More >

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CRE: Ventura County office market gains momentum in Q3

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CRE: Local food waste company opens recycling center in Oxnard

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CRE: SLO County property values increase 4.7%

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Technology

Jorge Mercado | Thursday, November 27, 2025

Semtech’s R&D investments fuel Q3 growth

Semtech's headquarters. (courtesy photo) Shares of Camarillo-based Semtech were down the majority of Nov. 25, but analysts boosted their opinions on the stock, leading to a reversal before the end of the trading day. An Internet of Things provider, Semtech announced its financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year after the markets closed on Nov. 24, highlighting higher revenue and a lower net loss that both beat Read More >

Hardy Diagnostics founder retires after 45 years

Health Care & Life Science

Mike Harris | Friday, November 7, 2025

Health watch: St. John’s new CEO, Sutter Health’s recent acquisiton

Doug Kleam will begin his role as president of Dignity Read More >

Sovato raises $26M in Series B round

Amgen delivers earnings beat in Q3

St. John’s Hospitals appoint new president

Gold Coast Health Plan Appoints New COO

Agribusiness

Glass House Q3 revenue tanks after immigration raids

A Glass House Group cannabis greenhouse (courtesy photo) Federal immigration Read More >

Limoneira closes sale of its Chilean ranches for $15M

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Glass House Farms’ Q3 revenue goes up in smoke

A Glass House Group cannabis greenhouse (courtesy photo) July 10 Read More >

Calavo ponders buyout as CEO retires

Santa Paula-based Calavo Growers announced that Lee Cole will retire Read More >

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