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New dean of The Colleges of Law ’humbled’ by pick

Brandy Price is the new dean of The Colleges of Law seen here at the Read More >

Central Coast tourism increase expected from Vegas flights

Daily nonstop service from SLO County Airport to Las Vegas on Alaska Airlines resumed starting Read More >

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CenCal Health launches new Medicare Advantage health plan
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Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses
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Our view: Building a resilient Central Coast economy
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New dean of The Colleges of Law ’humbled’ by pick
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Central Coast tourism increase expected from Vegas flights
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Good works: Spectrum partners with T.O. nonprofit to launch workforce development program

Real Estate

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CRE: Ventura County cities commit $700K to housing

By Staff Report Ventura nonprofit Housing Trust Read More >

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CRE: ‘Prototype’ Starbucks in Santa Barbara sells for $3.7 million

The Starbucks located at 402 North Milpas Read More >

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CRE: New homes planned for SLO County; PSHH announces strategic plan

By Staff Report The Santa Margarita Ranch Read More >

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CRE: Refinancing secured for Pacifica Hotels

The Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach, located Read More >

Technology

Jorge Mercado | Thursday, October 9, 2025

AeroVironment stock hits new highs as company nets big win

Shares of AeroVironment, a drone maker based in Arlington, Virginia, but holding major operations in Simi Valley, have soared nearly 75% since September, including a 24% gain since the company announced a major contract to start the month of October. Announced Oct. 1, AeroVironment said that it had been selected for a 10-year single-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract valued at $499 million by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for the High-Performance Read More >

Energy Vault stock hits one-year high after big wins

Health Care & Life Science

Staff Report | Sunday, October 12, 2025

CenCal Health launches new Medicare Advantage health plan

CenCal Health, which serves as the designated Medi-Cal managed care Read More >

Turn Therapeutics makes Nasdaq debut, unlocks $75M

Oncology clinical trials on verge for Ventura County Medical Center

St. John’s CEO to leave post; Cottage opens new specialty clinic

Takeda completes $170M expansion in T.O.

Agribusiness

Central Coast wine grapes value plummeted in 2024

Workers harvest grapes at Hearst Ranch Winery’s estate vineyard in Read More >

Limoneira’s bold plan has blueprint for housing fix

Mission Produce has record Q3; Limoneira, Calavo struggle

Verifying status of immigrants vexes farmers

Verifyingimmigrant employment eligibility can be a challenge, one which Glass Read More >

Central Coast ag gross value up in 2024

The gross value of agriculture in Ventura and Santa Barbara Read More >

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