
ChipAgents piles on $50M to Series A round
By Jorge Mercado / Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 / Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on ChipAgents piles on $50M to Series A round
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Ventura County embraces business of sports
By Mike Harris / Thursday, February 12th, 2026 / Latest news, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story, Tourism, Ventura County / Comments Off on Ventura County embraces business of sports
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PennyMac Financial’s acquisition creates mortgage subservicer powerhouse
By Jorge Mercado / Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 / Banking & Finance, Economy, Latest news, middle, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story, Tri-County Public Companies, Ventura County / Comments Off on PennyMac Financial’s acquisition creates mortgage subservicer powerhouse
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ICE activity hurts Central Coast business
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 →
Central Coast businesses take a stand
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 →

Dignity Health announces new Central Coast market president
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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State of CLU includes solid start to $25M fundraising campaign
By Mike Harris / Monday, January 26th, 2026 / Higher Education, Latest news, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on State of CLU includes solid start to $25M fundraising campaign
About $3.5 million has been raised thus far in California Lutheran University’s $25 million fundraising campaign announced in October, school officials say. The campaign was one of a variety of topics discussed at Cal Lutheran’s Jan. 22 state of the university program entitled “Where Dreams Take Flight.” The Thousand Oaks-based institution wants to raise $12 Read More →







