Dream work: Cal Poly universities’ Rose Parade float wins Sweepstakes Award
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Central Coast unemployment rate sees slight decline in November
With the federal government shutdown over, the California Employment Development Department has released unemployment numbers for the month of November, skipping over the month of October. Announced Jan. 9, the unemployment rate for the Central Coast declined from the last release, sitting at 4.73% in November, down from 4.8% in September; however, it is still Read More →
American Riviera Bank opens lending center in Ventura
American Riviera Bank is expanding its presence along the Central Coast with the opening of its newest lending center in Ventura. Opened Jan. 2, the lending center is ARB’s first location in Ventura County. Located at 1280 S. Victoria Ave., the center will focus on commercial real estate lending, business loans, mortgage lending, and construction Read More →
Dubroff: Watch for these 6 Central Coast trends in 2026
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Covered CA faces big hurdles in 2026, says executive director
The holiday season usually brings a lot of light and joy, but for a majority of Americans, decisions in regards to healthcare in 2026 will also need to be made. Affordable Care Act subsidies, or tax credits, that went into effect in 2021 as part of the American Rescue Plan Act are set to expire Read More →
Community West Bank acquires United Security Bank
Community West Bancshares will substantially grow its footprint in the Central Valley with the acquisition of United Security Bank in an all-stock transaction. The combined bank will operate under the Community West name, and assets will total around $5 billion, according to a statement announcing the merger on Dec. 17. Both bank boards have approved Read More →
