AeroVironment hires Raytheon executive as COO
AeroVironment, a drone maker based in Virginia with major operations in Simi Valley, has appointed Robert Smith as its executive vice president and COO, effective April 13. In this role, Smith will oversee the company’s Autonomous Systems and Space, Cyber and Directed Energy business units, as well as the company’s global operations and manufacturing footprint. Read More →
Comeback trail: Report analyzes 2025 capital raises on Central Coast
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Community Bank of Santa Maria announces Q1 earnings
The Community Bank of Santa Maria reported its earnings for the first quarter of 2026 on April 2, noting that net income was at $1.1 million, a 27.2% increase from the same quarter a year ago. Net loans were $294.1 million, a 13.2% year-over-year increase, while total deposits were $356.3 million as of March 31, Read More →
Newton Golf announces fourth quarter, full year 2025 results
Camarillo-based Newton Golf announced its earnings for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025 on March 31. For the full year, net sales increased 136% to a record $8.1 million. Fourth quarter net sales increased 112% to $2.3 million. Moreover, repeat customers in 2025 represented 26.7% of gross direct-to-consumer orders, up 36% from 2024, Read More →
Columbia Bank EVP describes plans for Central Coast region
It has been seven months since Pacific Premier Bank’s merger with Columbia Bank closed and in that time, the financial institution has set its sights on the impact it wants to have on the Central Coast. Closed on Sept. 2, the new Columbia Bank houses approximately $70 billion in assets with approximately $50 billion in Read More →
What AeroVironment’s purchase of ESAero means for the region
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Turn Therapeutics secures $25M in financing
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