Eminent domain suits clear way for Ventura County brine line
The Calleguas Municipal Water District has filed eminent-domain lawsuits against four Ventura County property owners to make way for a massive brine pipeline that will help parts of the county import less water from outside the region.
New tasting room opens wider window into Ojai vintner’s craft
The first thing you would likely notice upon entering the new, expanded Ojai Vineyard tasting room in downtown Ojai is an impressive wine library in a cooled, glass-fronted space that dominates the rear wall.
The hip touch for hotels: Inn operators seek partner for next step
Shelter Social Club, a boutique renovator and operator of hotels in the Tri-Counties, is on the hunt for a financial partner that could contribute $1 million toward its next venture.
Forum: Asian trade opportunities abound for Ventura County
On June 13, the Port of Los Angeles organized an event with representatives from eight Asian countries at CSU Channel Islands to show Ventura County business owners that the port’s loss is their opportunity. In May alone, half of the 321,000 container units leaving the port were empty.
Channeling a bold idea: CSUCI embarks on $600M build-out
With the state of California’s higher education budget in disarray, CSU Channel Islands President Richard Rush has turned to the private sector to complete the dream of a four-year public university to serve Ventura County.
Homework done: Sylvan Learning franchisees plan to widen impact
The new owners of Sylvan Learning Center in Westlake Village plan to open satellite locations at schools and libraries to better serve the surrounding communities, a move they say will also boost the business’ bottom line.
