Ventura County CEO outlines savings
Latest newsVentura County Chief Executive Officer Michael Powers told a community audience at CSU Channel Islands on Friday that the county has saved about $8 million over three years by applying business and economic principles in support of critical public services. Those savings have enabled the county to direct needed resources to the Sheriff’s Department, District Read More →
Central Coast vintners reflect on a sour year for grape growing
ColumnsCentral Coast winemakers have experienced a perfect storm of late freezes, a cool and damp summer and October rains, leading to a year that may have some vineyards selling their grapes at a loss.
All in the family: Borgatellos, Boehms honored by United Way
Features, NonprofitsTwo Santa Barbara families will be honored by United Way in October for their contributions to the community.
Santa Maria family winery lands Stearns Wharf tasting room
ColumnsConway Family Wines has an opportunity to dramatically expand its brand with its newly opened tasting room on Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara.
Built recession-proof: PODS franchises are profitable, CEO says
Features, Small BusinessThe big white storage containers built by PODS Enterprises are sturdy enough to have withstood the crushing economic pressures of the Great Recession.
Puzder: CKE won’t leave before 2015
Latest news, Restaurants, Tri-County EconomyAndy Puzder, CEO of Carl’s Jr. parent CKE Restaurants, has for the first time publicly put a hard date on the fast-food firm’s possible move to Texas.
Aiming high: Hugh O’Brian nonprofit teaches youth leadership
Features, NonprofitsActor Hugh O’Brian, who portrayed frontier lawman Wyatt Earp on television in the 1950s, has a youth leadership organized based in Ventura County.
