Portfolio watch
• The Invest With Rules blog is taking a bearish stance. “Our short-term market score has fallen to 0.8 out of 10, signaling that it is time to play defense,” it tells investors. Tech, small-caps and international equities have all “lost their short-term uptrends.” The blog has “raised significant amounts of cash” and “moved toward more defensive areas” Read More →
Vital signs: California’s unemployment rate remains at 5.1%
California’s unemployment rate remained at 5.1% for the third consecutive month despite the state losing 9,300 nonfarm payroll jobs in September 2026, according to the latest Employment Development Department data. California lost 9,300 nonfarm jobs in September, but gained 129,300 jobs (0.72%) over the past year. Nationally, nonfarm jobs grew 496,000 (0.31%) over the same Read More →
Street smarts: 8th annual NatureTrack Film Festival coming soon
The eighth annual NatureTrack Film Festival is approaching, and the nonprofit is calling on the community to secure tickets. NatureTrack is a Santa Barbara nonprofit founded in 2011 by Sue Eisaguirre. Its mission is to inspire respect for nature by providing cost-free outdoor educational field trips for K-12 students and expanding outdoor access for wheelchair Read More →
Our view: Gen Z entreprenuers get boost from legacy grants
Ventura County entrepreneurs Dawn and Dave Gross have taken steps to make sure their philanthropic efforts to help high school students in Ventura County will be part of their legacy. The couple, who graduated from Newbury Park High School in 1987, have designated the Ventura County Community Foundation to steer the assets of their NewCo Foundation. Read More →
CRE: Ventura Housing breakfast discusses affordable housing pipeline
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Dubroff: When it comes to politics, the Central Coast may ride a Blue wave
The Central Coast will harvest a lot more clout in Congress if, as predicted, the House of Representatives flips from GOP to Democratic Party control on Nov. 3. In the 19th District, newcomer Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), will bring new energy and experience in the state assembly, advocating advanced technology, higher education and entrepreneurship. Perhaps more Read More →
Pending cuts to Medi-Cal dominate VC hospitals summit
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