Coast Guard making permanent move to Naval Base Ventura County
The Coast Guard will make its current operating base at Naval Base Ventura County permanent after previously announcing the closure of its Air Station Los Angeles facility at Los Angeles International Airport. “I am pleased that, with the help of local stakeholders, we were able to shepherd this permanent move to Point Mugu. The Coast Read More →
Papa Murphy’s pizza eyes bigger slice of Tri-Counties
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O’Brian’s passion for community service inspired thousands
When the Business Times had a chance to speak with legendary actor Hugh O’Brian, we jumped at the chance. The opportunity came about five years ago as the “Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership” program, a national nonprofit, was beginning to raise its profile in the region. One of those hidden gems of East Ventura County, the Read More →
Ventura tax measure key to revitalizing the city
This November is shaping up to be a pivotal election year — especially when it comes to the future of Ventura County. Already on the ballot are a countywide measure to provide transportation improvements on the Highway 101 corridor and far beyond. And there will be dueling ballot measures to chart the future of SOAR, Read More →
Parties in negotiations to settle Sientra lawsuit
Parties in one of the two lawsuits facing embattled breast implant manufacturer Sientra are in negotiations to settle the case. Documents dated Sept. 2 state three plaintiffs including the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System are negotiating a settlement with Goleta-based Sientra in a lawsuit in state court in San Mateo. At an Aug. 23 Read More →
California Economic Forecast predicts no recession in 2016 or 2017
Economic indicators do not point to a recession this year or next, according to research from the California Economic Forecast. Nationwide, consumer confidence is near a seven-year high and corporate profits are trending up, which slumped prior to the Great Recession. And even though more people are buying cars and homes, household debt levels are Read More →
Limoneira’s third quarter revenues grow
Limoneira reported revenue increases for the third quarter of 2016, primarily from higher-than-expected sales and prices of its avocados. Revenues for the Santa Paula agribusiness and real estate development company grew 34 percent compared to the third quarter last year, from $29.8 million to $39.9 million, mirroring 35 percent growth in its agribusiness revenue to Read More →
