A few days after announcing it had closed its acquisition of Calavo Growers, Mission Produce released its results for the first quarter of 2026, highlighting declining revenue amid “historically low” ...

After weeks of drama, California’s primary election delivered surprisingly conventional results – and a warning for Democrats about the Central Coast’s independent-minded politics. Based on ...

By Staff Report In partnership with both the city and county of Ventura, Ventura Housing announced both the grand opening and 100% occupancy of the Valentine Road Apartments, a permanent supportive ...

By Mike Lopus Buyers across the Central Coast in 2026 are more cautious and selective, but they are still active. Capital remains deep, deals are getting done across all three counties, and ...

Housing and cost of living are some of the more prevalent issues facing Central Coast residents, but another big burden for many is childcare, which has become a massive financial crisis for U.S.

By Gillian Christie We are living in one of the most connected periods in history, yet many businesses are struggling more than ever to create meaningful connections with their audiences. Consumers ...

A Hardy Diagnostics facility in Springboro, Ohio. Hardy Diagnostics initiated its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 2011. (courtesy photo) Since 2019, there has been a rise in new employee-owned ...

The New West Symphony, a regional professional symphony orchestra in Thousand Oaks, recently announced the appointment of Kiren Bansal as its new CEO, following a four-month nationwide search led by ...

A new era of State Street and the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Mall in downtown Santa Barbara might finally be coming sooner rather than later. Santa Barbara City Council members were unanimously in support ...

Federal funding cuts, a decrease in volunteers and rising costs were among the main concerns of nonprofits in the foreseeable future, at least according to experts at the Santa Barbara Foundation’s ...

By Ana Ake For many business owners, offering a 401(k) or 403(b) plan is part of the benefits package — a necessary tool to attract and retain talent. What often gets overlooked is that sponsoring a ...

Local publicly traded companies are buffing up their C-suite rooms and analysts are taking note. In an effort to find some stability in its executive chairs, The Trade Desk has appointed Nate Olmstead ...