Limoneira appoints new COO
Santa Paula-based Limoneira, a diversified lemon and avocado grower and lemon packer, announced it has appointed Ryan Young as executive vice president and COO. Young, who will begin his new role on Nov. 9, will be responsible for leading and coordinating Limoneira’s farming and packing operations, technology, organic recycling, and residential and commercial real estate Read More →
Guest commentary: Why legendary Domino’s founder Tom Monaghan formed a unique board
By Ritch K. Eich Junior boards are a rarity. I’m not referring to the junior boards consisting of 35-to-45-year-olds being groomed for future leadership roles. I’m talking about boards that offer seats to literal schoolchildren. One of the first companies that made this innovative move was Domino’s Inc., founded and led by the “Comeback Kid of Read More →

Our view: Cal Lutheran leaders breakfast brings Gallegly center back
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Good works: WEV celebrates 35 years, honors trailblazer Kelly Mooney at luncheon
By Staff Report In recognition of National Give to Women & Girls Day, WEV brought together community members, philanthropists and advocates at La Cumbre Country Club for its annual League of Extraordinary Women Luncheon. Held Oct. 7, the gathering celebrated WEV’s work in the community since being founded in 1991. Since its inception, WEV has Read More →
Street smarts: Earl Warren Showgrounds says no to data center
Earl Warren Showgrounds CEO Ben Sprague confirmed that the event venue in Santa Barbara will not consider data center development on its property. No such project is being pursued, nor will it be, according to an Oct. 21 press release. Questions that a data center could be coming arose after Global Stack, a company approaching Read More →
CRE: Cabrillo Economic Development Corp celebrates 45 years of providing affordable housing
By Staff Report In late September, the Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation celebrated its 45th anniversary, marking more than four decades of developing and managing service-enriched, inclusive residential communities that ensure access to affordable, secure, quality housing that creates the foundation for residents to grow and thrive. Founded in 1981 by a community of farmworker families who organized Read More →







