Dole seeks buyout bidders
Latest news, Tri-County Public CompaniesShares of Dole Food, based in Westlake Village, closed above CEO David Murdock’s buyout offer price of $13.50 after the company disclosed in SEC filings that other bidders may be surfacing. In its filing Dole said that “beginning on the morning of Aug. 12” representatives of investment bank Lazard began contacting potential bidders, including four Read More →
Defense furlough to end; 6,100 to return to work
Latest news, Tri-County EconomyThe more than 6,100 civilian Department of Defense employees in the Tri-Counties will return to work full time after a U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced a furlough program will be cut short, ending next week. The military is the largest employer in the region, with 26,390 employees between Naval Base Ventura County and Read More →
In with the old: Communities find new ways to fund redevelopment
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Eight arrested at Oxnard firm on mortgage fraud charges
Latest news, Law & GovermentEight people were arrested this morning on suspicion of carrying out a mortgage fraud scheme of filing bogus loan applications that generated hefty fees and commissions for the suspects while causing $11 million in losses for lenders when the homes went into foreclosure. The Ventura County District Attorney’s office began the investigation into Oxnard-based New Read More →
Tourism roundup: Oaks at Ojai hires hospitality veteran as new general manager
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2013 Spirit of Small Business Awards winners announced
Features, Small BusinessThe Pacific Coast Business Times is pleased to announce our 2013 class of Spirit of Small Business Awards winners. This annual special section, now in its 11th year, celebrates small-business ownership and entrepreneurship in the Tri-Counties. The report published with the July 26 print edition. The winners will be honored at an awards luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 15 at Bacara Resort Read More →
