February 27, 2026

		

Mike Harris


| Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

Updated: Ventura County growth again forecast to be sluggish

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Ventura County will continue to see anemic economic growth for the foreseeable future. That’s according to the Center for Economic Research and Forecasting’s 2026 Ventura County outlook unveiled Feb. 24 at the Scherr Forum Theatre in downtown Thousand Oaks. “There’s little change in the forecast from a year ago in that we’re anticipating anemic growth Read More →

| Sunday, February 22nd, 2026

CLU conference focuses on solutions to state’s housing crisis 

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Obstacles to building more, much-needed housing in California include regulatory and legal barriers, economic and financial risks and production costs. Solutions to the state’s housing crisis include tougher rent controls and increased public investment in homes. That’s according to a new study by California Lutheran University economist Jamshid Damooei, who presented it at a Feb. Read More →

| Friday, February 20th, 2026

805 law: Siblings challenge state law over Santa Barbara mineral rights

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| Friday, February 20th, 2026

Melinda Cabrera to lead Santa Barbara Boys & Girls clubs 

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| Friday, February 13th, 2026

Hub International high on Central Coast ag sector

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| Thursday, February 12th, 2026

Ventura County embraces business of sports

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| Wednesday, February 11th, 2026

Cottage Health partners with San Marcos High on health careers academy 

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