Central Coast agriculture gross value up in 2024
The gross value of agriculture in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties increased by 7% in 2024 over 2023, according to their recently released annual crop and livestock reports. In 2024, Ventura County’s estimated gross value was $2.3 billion, its findings, made public June 24, said. Santa Barbara County’s was $2 billion, its report, released July Read More →
Major indices hit record highs, Central Coast stocks benefit
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Tri-county unemployment rate down from April, up year-over-year
The unemployment rate in each of the tri-counties saw continued declines in May from April, but the jobless rate is still higher than at this time a year ago. According to the latest data provided by the California Employment Development Department on June 20, the unemployment rate for the Central Coast was 3.8% in May, down below 4% for the Read More →
Marty Plourd named board chair for California Bankers Association
Marty Plourd, the president of Community West Bank since 2011, has assumed the role of 2025-2026 chair of the California Bankers Association as of June 1. Plourd assumes the role of chair from Krista Snelling, president and CEO of West Coast Community Bank. Plourd assumes the role with more than 30 years of banking experience Read More →
805 pride: Central Coast merchants see gains from being out
The decision to be visibly out as a business owner is a personal one, often influenced by culture, personal history and questions of safety. Along the Central Coast, several out business owners have reported an overwhelming amount of support from their communities — but also the occasional bout of harassment. John Newberry, the owner of Newberry’s Read More →
Street smarts: SeaVees partners with founding company for limited release
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CRE: SBNC breaks ground on new flagship facility
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