This transaction pans out for Treasury, taxpayers
Pacific Capital Bancorp’s controlling shareholders cured one of the biggest TARP headaches when they inked a $46-per-share sale to Union Bank’s parent company.
RiverPark developer jump starts construction for REI, Whole Foods
The developers of the RiverPark project in Oxnard are kicking into high gear again.
Paso Robles winemaker lost eyesight, but not his focus and vision
Paso Robles vintner David Hunt says he can taste the hues of wine.
New cigarette tax could be breath of fresh air for cancer researchers
Prop. 29, which requires a simple majority to pass, would impose a $1 per-pack tax on cigarettes.
Cal Poly SLO students set out to spruce up Santa Paula
Santa Paula is getting some fresh ideas for its downtown, courtesy of planning students at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
Challenger in Ventura County wants judicial records overhaul
It’s not often that a sitting judge faces an election challenge, but that will be the case in the June 5 primary election when Westlake Village attorney Brad Bjelke runs against Ventura County Superior Court Judge Harry Walsh.
Santa Barbara County winemakers are doing well by doing good
North Santa Barbara County vintners are a savvy lot.
