Dubroff: Museum of Ventura County deserves to be preserved

Just a year ago, the city of Ventura was celebrating its 150th anniversary with a lot of fanfare and one heck of a party. Now, with one of its iconic cultural institutions in need of help, city officials and Ventura County’s board of supervisors will have to weigh the long-term benefits of putting the Museum Read More →
Sienna Biopharmaceuticals files for $75 million IPO

Westlake Village biotechnology company Sienna Biopharmaceuticals filed for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 3, stating expectations to raise up to $74.75 million. Founded in 2010, the company develops clinical-stage topical therapies for inflammatory skin diseases and other conditions. ARCH Venture Partners and Venvest Capital led a $40 million Read More →
Interim president for Ventura College appointed

The Ventura County Community College District has appointed David Keebler as interim president for Ventura College after former president Greg Gillespie was named chancellor of the district as of July 1. With 34 years as a community college administrator, Keebler served most recently as vice president of business and administrative services at Ventura College and Read More →
Semtech acquires AptoVision Technologies

Semtech, a semiconductor and Internet of Things company based in Camarillo, signed a $28 million agreement to acquire AptoVision Technologies, a chip maker for high-definition displays based in Montreal. Semtech plans to finance the deal with cash on hand, including additional contingent payments of up to $47 million based on future financial targets, according to Read More →

Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill opening soon in Hollister Village

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