Watkins warns of shrinking Ventura County work force
Bill Watkins’ usually dour outlook for California and the local economy is only getting gloomier. The chief economist at California Lutheran University’s Center for Economic Research and Forecasting said March 29 that his outlook a year ago — already pessimistic compared to that of his fellow forecasters — was “wrong, way wrong.” Ventura County lost Read More →
Powers: Ventura County keeping close watch on portfolio
Ventura County will closely monitor returns on its investment portfolio to make sure an 8 percent gain is reasonable, county CEO Mike Powers said in a March 15 talk. Speaking in Ventura at the quarterly California Lutheran University Corporate Leaders Breakfast, Powers said that while 8 percent has been a historically accurate return, constant monitoring Read More →
Challenger in Ventura County wants judicial records overhaul
It’s not often that a sitting judge faces an election challenge, but that will be the case in the June 5 primary election when Westlake Village attorney Brad Bjelke runs against Ventura County Superior Court Judge Harry Walsh.
Op/ed: Fighting to keep Ventura County military bases open
With Port Hueneme and Point Mugu providing both national security and an economic benefit to the people of Ventura County, I plan to fight to ensure these bases are kept open.
Ventura County ag leaders push for ‘buy local’ movement
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Tough training: Fast-growing jiu-jitsu chain caters to business people
The martial arts studio has grown into a thriving small business with more than 550 students, many of whom are business leaders themselves.
At home in California: Oxnard furniture chain is growing fast
Oxnard-based Urban Home has 200 employees and expects to outgrow its new headquarters again within a few years.
