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By Jorge Mercado / Thursday, February 5th, 2026 / Central Coast, Latest news, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on ICE activity hurts Central Coast business
Recent and continued activity from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is hurting Central Coast business and while no exact economic figures exist, the owners themselves are speaking out. Jose Luis Lopez Elizalde, an immigrant from Ensenada, has made a name for himself in the restaurant industry, going from an IHOP manager in the 2000s, overseeing Read More →
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By Jorge Mercado / Friday, January 30th, 2026 / Central Coast, Latest news, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on Central Coast businesses take a stand
Businesses across the Central Coast, took a stand on Jan. 30, deciding to close for the day or donate a portion of their proceeds as part of a national protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities. Some closures included Santa Barbara’s popular Mexican restaurant, Los Agaves, Blackwater, a gift and vintage shop in downtown Read More →
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By Staff Report / Friday, January 30th, 2026 / Central Coast, Columns, Latest news, Nonprofits, Retailing, Subscriber content, Tourism / Comments Off on Street smarts: Goleta library receives generous donation
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By Staff Report / Friday, January 30th, 2026 / Central Coast, Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Subscriber content / Comments Off on CRE: Oxnard retail center changes hands
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By Mike Harris / Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 / Central Coast, Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on Dignity Health announces new Central Coast market president
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By Mike Harris / Monday, January 26th, 2026 / Central Coast, Columns, Latest news, Law & Goverment, Subscriber content / Comments Off on 805 Law: Central Coast DAs urge residents to keep immigration protests non-violent
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By Jorge Mercado / Monday, January 26th, 2026 / Banking & Finance, Central Coast, Earnings, Latest news, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on CalPrivate Bank announces Q4 2025 earnings
The Central Coast’s newest bank, CalPrivate Bank, and its parent company, Private Bancorp of America, reported its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2025 on Jan. 16. Based in La Jolla, CalPrivate Bank opened its first branch in Montecito on Nov. 5. In the fourth quarter of 2025, CalPrivate Bank announced net income of $10 Read More →