What did Sheila Bair know about Banco BuenaVentura, and when did she know it?

It might be the understatement of the decade to describe Sheila Bair as a complex creature. The recently retired chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. was early to spot the evils of sub-prime mortgage lending — she warned about them as a Treasury official in 2002. During the 2008 financial crisis, she famously feuded Read More →
World’s worst deal, right in our back yard

Like millions of suffering homeowners who bought at the top, Bank of America now is suffering the extended consequences of the real estate bust.
Economist: Recovery for Ventura County housing several years out

The housing market in Ventura County and elsewhere will continue to be haunted by shadow inventory for several years.

Big Yellow House gets splash of paint and lays out welcome mat

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CMH takes $350M, goes to next level

For decades, midtown Ventura has been a health care hub for Ventura County, but it’s a vision that’s gone largely unrecognized as the city grew up around Community Memorial Hospital.

A roundup of hires, promotions and events at region’s law firms

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Brothers ready to move their wine country staple around the corner

Brothers Restaurant at Mattei’s Tavern will leave the historic stagecoach stop on Highway 154 and move down the road.