
WEV utilizes grant money for single parents on the Central Coast
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Summit brings together Ventura County defense industry

Ventura County defense industry stakeholders came together at an April 15-16 summit aimed at bridging private industry and government for growth and collaboration. The annual Strategic Alliance forum is an opportunity to showcase the strength and innovation of the region’s defense industry, including its biggest player, Naval Base Ventura County, organizer Scott Koslow told the Read More →
Community Bank of Santa Maria sees net income fall in Q1
By Uma Mazar The Community Bancorp of Santa Maria, the parent company of Community Bank of Santa Maria, announced its earnings for the first quarter of 2025 on April 10 after the markets closed. The bank announced that net income for the first quarter, which ended March 31, was $810,787, which is a decrease from Read More →
San Diego credit unions announce plans to merge
Another financial institution merger is officially in the works as California Coast Credit Union and San Diego County Credit Union announced plans to merge on April 11. There will be no immediate change for members as both organizations will operate independently until the legal date of the merger. The expected legal date of the merger is Read More →
Guest commentary: 7 trends defining HR in 2025
By Vlad Vaiman To succeed in today’s rapidly shifting work environment, organizations must quickly grasp and respond proactively to emerging HR trends. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has pinpointed seven significant trends which will shape HR operations in 2025, and how they will profoundly impact business practices. Businesses that implement strategic actions to Read More →