Oxnard crossing: an accident waiting to happen
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, February 27th, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Oxnard crossing: an accident waiting to happen

Since 2008, there have been more than five vehicle accidents involving trains there, including one last year that killed two vehicle passengers.
Santa Barbara election settlement irks chamber leadership
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, February 27th, 2015 / Latest news, Law & Goverment, Top Stories / Comments Off on Santa Barbara election settlement irks chamber leadership
Some believe the city council’s abrupt decision has pre-empted what might have been a better solution.
Morro Bay gets down to business
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, February 27th, 2015 / Central Coast, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on Morro Bay gets down to business

With about 10,000 residents, the small commercial fishing and tourism-driven community is charting a new path for growth and more diversified revenue streams.

Camarillo skin care firm is Ventura County’s second B Corp.
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, February 27th, 2015 / Latest news, Small Business, Subscriber content, Top Stories, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Camarillo skin care firm is Ventura County’s second B Corp.

Camarillo-based Wholly Hemp follows Patagonia model; donates 25 percent of profits to a microloan program serving small business owners in rural Africa

Startup investment platform takes root in Westlake Village
By Erika Martin / Friday, February 27th, 2015 / Banking & Finance, Latest news, Small Business, Subscriber content, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Startup investment platform takes root in Westlake Village

INVST hopes to stimulate investment activity by allowing giving institutional-grade funds an online presence.
CMHS debuts Camarillo unit in countywide expansion
By Staff Report / Friday, February 27th, 2015 / Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Nonprofits, Top Stories / Comments Off on CMHS debuts Camarillo unit in countywide expansion

The Santa Rosa Health Center is the Ventura County health system’s newest location in a countywide network that includes 11 other offices.
Dubroff: Region’s recent tragedies reveal weaknesses in community investment
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, February 27th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Opinion, Top Stories / Comments Off on Dubroff: Region’s recent tragedies reveal weaknesses in community investment
Tragedies like the Metrolink crash and the Isla Vista shootings should be a wake-up call about public spending priorities.