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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 / Latest news, middle, Ventura County / Comments Off on Amazon layoffs hit Ventura County
In the days after Amazon announced it was laying off 16,000 workers, it has been revealed that some of those job cuts are hitting the tri-county region. Amazon, one of the largest companies in the world, announced it will be closing down various facilities throughout Southern California, including one at 742 Los Angeles Ave in 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 Jorge Mercado / Friday, January 30th, 2026 / Latest news, Subscriber content, Technology, Ventura County / Comments Off on The Trade Desk shares 52-week low after CFO change
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By Henry Dubroff / Friday, January 30th, 2026 / Agribusiness, Columns, Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content / Comments Off on Dubroff: Nine lessons from one of the Central Coast’s premier leaders
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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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