Ceres still spending, but looks to generate revenue
By Erika Martin / Friday, November 21st, 2014 / Agribusiness, East Ventura County, Latest news, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Ceres still spending, but looks to generate revenue
Sitting in public-company-listing limbo with a listing deadline on its current stock price, Thousand Oaks-based energy crop producer Ceres will attempt to continue its numerous pricey research projects by balancing them with new revenue streams.

Teenage powerhouse revolutionizes cinemas for hearing impaired
By Erika Martin / Friday, November 21st, 2014 / East Ventura County, Latest news, Small Business, Subscriber content, Technology, Top Stories, Women Inc. / Comments Off on Teenage powerhouse revolutionizes cinemas for hearing impaired
Valedictorian will be an afterthought on resumes for Alexandra Kukoff, a half-deaf, 15-year-old Thousand Oaks-native who is attending high school and college simultaneously, working towards her associate’s degree in women’s history.
Explosion at waste water treatment plant
By Staff Report / Tuesday, November 18th, 2014 / East Ventura County, Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Explosion at waste water treatment plant
An explosion at a waste water company’s yard in Ventura County overnight caused minor injuries to dozens of people and closed Highway 126 for a number of hours on Nov. 18. The explosion at the Santa Clara Waste Water Treatment Plant in Santa Paula happened while a truck was pumping waste from a collection tank, Read More →
After leaving Goleta, Allergan sold in $66B deal
By Staff Report / Monday, November 17th, 2014 / Latest news, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on After leaving Goleta, Allergan sold in $66B deal
Although company spokespeople did not immediately return requests for comment, it is unlikely the fate of Allergan’s Goleta facility will change.
Ventura County gets grant for walkway, biking projects
By Staff Report / Friday, November 14th, 2014 / East Ventura County, Features, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories, Tourism, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Ventura County gets grant for walkway, biking projects
Many cities across the country are gearing more resources to improving public transportation and making their urban centers more pedestrian and bike friendly. In Ventura County, a $3.3 million grant from the California Transportation Commission, approved Nov. 14, is expected to boost that effort, providing funding for 54 active transportation projects in the region. Among Read More →
Santa Barbara, Ventura County philanthropists honored
By Staff Report / Friday, November 14th, 2014 / Features, Latest news, Nonprofits, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Santa Barbara, Ventura County philanthropists honored
Several area businesses and individuals took home awards for their philanthropic contributions at the Association of Fundraising Professionals Santa Barbara and Ventura counties chapter 2014 National Philanthropy Day luncheon held Nov. 13 at the Ventura Beach Marriott. Montectio Bank & Trust, one of the oldest and largest locally owned banks in the region, was named Read More →
End of the road: Family business loses bus contract
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, November 14th, 2014 / Latest news, Small Business, Top Stories / Comments Off on End of the road: Family business loses bus contract

FATCO will end its current contract with Ventura County Transportation Commission in February, when MV Transportation, which currently serves the majority of Ventura County, takes over services for the Fillmore and Santa Paula area.