UCSB series digs at roots of banking crisis
During the next five months, UC Santa Barbara will host a series of talks in which Nobel Prize-winning economists, best-selling financial journalists and other experts will take a deep look at the financial crisis and its aftermath.
Calavo bags fresh food firm for $96M
Calavo Growers’ $96 million purchase of a fast-growing fresh food company signals that it’s come a long way since its homegrown roots as an avocado cooperative.
Cumbre puts small caps in its crosshairs
Startup money management firm Cumbre Capital tries to emulate the investing style of Warren Buffet in his younger days.
Trustees seek $148M from Bryan Cave
A large law firm faces allegations that it knew about potentially illegal activities at defunct Paso Robles-based mortgage lender Estate Financial.
Area banks hiring
After posting mostly solid first-quarter earnings, banks in the region are scouting for resumes again. Three of the largest firms in the region are looking to fill more than 300 open positions among them.
