Community West Bank receives regulatory approval for merger
Banking & Finance, Central Coast, Latest newsCommunity West Bancshares, the parent company of Community West Bank, announced March 16 that the required regulatory approvals for its merger with United Security Bank from federal and state entities have been granted, paving the way for the deal to go through. The deal, first announced in December, is expected to close by the second Read More →
AeroVironment purchases SLO-based ES Aero for $200M
Latest news, San Luis Obispo County, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story, Ventura CountySan Luis Obispo-based Empirical Systems Aerospace, a producer of unmanned aircraft systems, has been purchased by a fellow Central Coast company. Announced March 16, AeroVironment, which is based in Virginia, but houses major operations in its former headquarters of Simi Valley, purchased ES Aero in a deal worth approximately $200 million. According to details of Read More →
CRE: National CRE firm expands into Santa Barbara
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Indoor pickleball court opening soon in Santa Barbara
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Moorpark ISP extends its reach with $50M investment
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Dos Pueblos students highlight importance of financial literacy
Banking & Finance, Economy, Latest news, leftDebt among young adults is reaching critical levels. From student loans to debt from credit cards and buy now, pay later plans, young adults are facing a real issue, as a Bloomberg report from 2025 cited that the Federal Reserve found that Americans aged 18 to 29 are now carrying an astounding $1.12 trillion. As Read More →
