Heritage Oaks Bank names new CEO
Simone Lagomarsino will take the reins at Paso Robles-based Heritage Oaks Bank as president and CEO on Sept. 10. Lagomarsino succeeds current CEO Larry Ward, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Heritage Oaks, the parent of the Business First Bank brand in Santa Barbara, is the third-largest regionally based bank in the Tri-Counties. It Read More →
Camp Roberts gets $35M project
Camp Roberts, the California National Guard base that straddles San Luis Obispo and Monterey counties near Paso Robles, is slated to receive a $34.8 million, 43,000-square-foot satellite communications facility. Almost all California National Guard troops who deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq passed through Camp Roberts for training. In addition to shooting ranges and assault courses, Read More →
Herzog leads M&A surge for wineries
Herzog Wine Cellars’ purchase of a 230-acre vineyard near Courtland last year broke decades of family tradition and marked a strategic shift for the company.
Bryan Cave case could land in L.A. court
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could decide whether Bryan Cave’s case is heard in federal court.
Trustees seek $148M from Bryan Cave
A large law firm faces allegations that it knew about potentially illegal activities at defunct Paso Robles-based mortgage lender Estate Financial.
Xoom boom: Tablets and revenue growth fuel IQMS hiring spree
Paso Robles-based software firm IQMS is embarking on a hiring spree as it expands its offerings.
Raising a glass to Paso
A Paso Robles winery and brewery have secured top industry accolades and one of the largest vineyards in the area was acquired by the owners of the Fiji Water empire.
