
Good works: ShelterBox celebrates turning 25 at annual benefit
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CRE: Historic Ventura County Ranch hits the market for $44M
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Portfolio watch
• Capital Group is looking at multinational companies as potential winners from the tariff turmoil. “Very agile and decisive multinationals are better equipped to adapt their resources and respond to constantly changing policy directions,” said Higashi, who added that Northrop Grumman is a company that could meet the moment. Sigashihe explains, citing their familiarity with cross-border regulations. Read More →
Street smarts: First 5 Ventura County announces new executive director
The First 5 Ventura County Commission appointed Lauren Arzu as the organization’s new executive director during a special meeting on Nov. 26. Arzu joined F5VC in 2017 as a program manager, where she helped advocate on behalf of young children and collaborated with countywide partners to advance F5VC’s goals and vision. She helped play a Read More →

Vital Signs: Workers’ name pay as top priority for 2026
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Thousand Oaks’ 2025 highlights include biotech investments
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Guest commentary: The impossibility of afforable housing
Update: A previous version of this story incorrectly wrote this as an editorial from our newsroom; it is a guest commentary. By Don Katich If I wanted to destroy affordable housing in Santa Barbara, I wouldn’t swing a wrecking ball. No, I’d smile politely and pass laws. I’d say I was protecting people, preserving neighborhoods, Read More →







