July 19, 2026

		

Jorge Mercado

Jorge Mercado is a staff writer with the Business Times. His beats include technology, agriculture, cannabis, energy and the environment, and higher education.


| Friday, July 17th, 2026

Banking roundup

Banking & Finance, Latest news, Subscriber content, Tri-County Public Companies

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| Friday, July 17th, 2026

The next generation: Christina Zins takes the helm at Summit Wealth

Banking & Finance, Economy, Latest news, middle, Subscriber content, Ventura County

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| Thursday, July 16th, 2026

The Trade Desk keeps C-suite hires coming

Latest news, Subscriber content, Technology, Tri-County Public Companies, Ventura County

After months of stock selloffs and C-suite changes, The Trade Desk is looking for more stability and has initiated another executive hire in hopes of getting there.  The Trade Desk, an advertising tech firm based in Ventura, announced the appointment of Kristi Argyilan as chief commercial officer and executive vice president. Argyilan is the third Read More →

| Thursday, July 16th, 2026

Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo County announces new CEO

Latest news, middle, Nonprofits, San Luis Obispo County, Subscriber content

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| Thursday, July 16th, 2026

Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation taps Ouellette as CEO

Latest news, Nonprofits, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story

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| Thursday, July 16th, 2026

Big Brand Tire & Services acquires Midwest tire service provider

Latest news, left, Tri-County Economy

Moorpark-based Big Brand Tire & Service, a full-service auto repair facility, announced that it will be acquiring Belle Tire, the Midwest’s premier tire and automotive service provider, for an undisclosed amount. Announced July 16, the acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. Founded in 1969, the acquisition propels Big Brand Tire Read More →

| Sunday, July 12th, 2026

Santa Barbara-Santa Maria worker wages beat national average

Columns, Economy, Latest news, Subscriber content, Tri-County Economy

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