Our view: If you care about your future cast your ballot on Nov. 3
Amid the nonstop coverage of the midterm race for control of the House and Senate, plus the coverage of races for governor and LA mayor, it’s easy to overlook the importance of local elections on Nov. 3. Mail ballots are already in the hands of many voters, which means the process of citizens exercising their civic Read More →
805 law: T.O. employment law firm proud of its first year
Thousand Oaks-based EmployLaw Group recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. Co-founders Jamie N. Stein and Ryan Haws say their exclusively employer-side employment law firm educates California employers and protects them before, during and after employment disputes. “Reaching our one-year anniversary is a big source of pride for Ryan and me,” Stein told the Business Times. “We worked really hard to Read More →
Report: Aerospace employs 80,000 in tri-county region
A new report makes the case that with 7,000 companies employing some 80,000 workers, the region should be recognized as a major hub for aerospace and autonomous systems. Called “The Central Coast: Built to Prove What’s Next,” the report catalogues a number of familiar assets and some new initiatives. The report was released by a Read More →
CRE: Colliers expands Santa Barbara presence with new office
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New Westlake Village biotech center could see first tenants in 2027
Life sciences tenants could begin moving into a new biotech center in Westlake Village as soon as next year. The approximately 100,000-square-foot property was acquired in early 2023 by San Francisco-based Graymark Capital in partnership with Argosy Real Estate Partners. The former headquarters of Anthem Blue Cross, the facility, now named Westlake Labs, has been Read More →
Community Bank of Santa Maria bolsters tech capabilites with latest hire
Community Bank of Santa Maria is expanding its technological capabilities with the hiring of Masako Yamamoto as its vice president and AI and digital lead, the bank announced Oct. 14. Yamamoto brings more than 20 years of experience leading digital transformation, artificial intelligence, product management, banking, finance and wealth management initiatives. Janet Silveria, CEO of CBSM, said in a Read More →
UMB Bank names new market president for California
UMB Bank, a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corporation, announced Allan Cellini as market president for California on Oct. 13. Since joining UMB, Cellini has played a pivotal leadership role in growing the bank’s presence in the Central Valley, according to the press release. Prior to joining UMB, Cellini served as managing director for BMO and Read More →
