Longtime Teledyne executive announces retirement
East Ventura County, Latest news, Technology, Tri-County Public CompaniesJason VanWees, Teledyne Technologies’ Vice Chairman, announced that he will be retiring from his position on Feb. 1, 2027, at age 55. VanWees joined Teledyne before the company’s spin-off in 1999 and was named vice chairman in 2021. He spoke at a Ventech event in Santa Barbara in 2023, detailing Teledyne’s legacy as well as Read More →
From fieldwork to successful business owner
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Arroyo Grande AI company expands ops
Latest news, San Luis Obispo County, Subscriber content, TechnologyKinomatic is expanding operations beyond the Central Coast after the company announced it would be opening its new office in Cleveland’s Health-Tech Corridor on Sept. 15. The Arroyo Grande-based company, which specializes in AI- and VR-driven orthopedic surgery planning and concierge recovery, announced that this is its first expansion beyond California and a deliberate step Read More →
Business Times 2026 CEO of the Year — Direct Relief’s Amy Weaver
Latest news, Philanthropy, Santa Barbara County, Top Stories, Top StoryAmy Weaver understands the importance of her position. As the CEO of Direct Relief, she understands the positive impact she can make on people who are suffering through some of the worst moments of their lives. It’s why she took the job in May 2025 and it’s why more than a year later, she is still willing to learn Read More →
Central Coast jobless rate continues rising
Central Coast, Columns, Economy, Latest news, left, Tri-County EconomyThe Central Coast jobless rate is on the rise for the third consecutive month, jumping to 4.76% in August from 4.56% in July, according to the California Employment Development Department’s latest numbers released Sept. 19. All three counties saw their unemployment rate increase in July. Ventura County’s rate was the highest, jumping to 5%, up Read More →
