Smaller Dole reports Q4 loss
A much-smaller Dole Food Co. reported a fourth-quarter loss and lower profits in 2012. The Westlake Village-based produce giant sold its worldwide packaged foods and Asian fresh foods business to Itochu Corp. out of Japan for $1.7 billion in cash earlier this year. With its packaged-foods business sold, the new Dole has a much smaller Read More →

Target aims for Westlake Village
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Little-known brands get upscale home in Westlake Village
A posh new custom crush winery and tasting room in Westlake Village is likely to raise the profile of some small-scale but committed producers in Ventura County and the Malibu Coast wine region.

Ryland plots a comeback: Homebuilder expects first profitable year since 2006
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The Plug Nickel changes hands and uncorks a tasting room
The Plug Nickel in Westlake Village has changed hands, morphing into Cuvée Terrace.







