New lease marks turnaround of $17.8M deal
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, December 5th, 2014 / Central Coast, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories, West Ventura County / Comments Off on New lease marks turnaround of $17.8M deal

Passing through Camarillo, commuters will soon have another reminder of their post-holiday weight loss goals as Fitness 19, a national health club chain, recently signed a 10-year lease for almost 20,000 square feet in the Camarillo Plaza Shopping Center. The lease also helps cement the turnaround of previously bankrupt retail property. “We are excited to Read More →
Sonos sticks to strategy after $130M financing
By Erika Martin / Friday, December 5th, 2014 / Latest news, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Sonos sticks to strategy after $130M financing
The company preserved its autonomy while maintaining its status as an attractive acquisition with the sale of $130 million in secondary equity, giving eight early shareholders a chance to cash out.
Rise of the machines: Berry producers slowly adapt to technology
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, December 5th, 2014 / Agribusiness, Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Rise of the machines: Berry producers slowly adapt to technology

With proposed immigration reform that many in agriculture say fails to meet the needs of the state’s farming industry, some growers in Ventura County are increasingly looking to machine-aided harvesting to save the region’s mega-cash-crop of strawberries.

SLO County oil field could change hands
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, December 5th, 2014 / Latest news, Real Estate, Subscriber content, Top Stories / Comments Off on SLO County oil field could change hands
The Arroyo Grande oil field, a nearly 1500-acre site proposed for major well expansion in San Luis Obispo County, could be part of the next major oil industry asset deal to happen in the state.
With advent of cyber funding, it’s hard to stand out in a crowd
By Erika Martin / Friday, December 5th, 2014 / Columns, Latest news, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on With advent of cyber funding, it’s hard to stand out in a crowd
The crowdfunding model has proven efficient in launching products, but can it be the basis of success?

Giving Tuesday checks bolster Ventura County groups
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, December 5th, 2014 / Latest news, Nonprofits, Subscriber content, Top Stories / Comments Off on Giving Tuesday checks bolster Ventura County groups

The Gene Haas Foundation gave away hundreds of thousands of dollars to community groups including schools and food banks at its Giving Tuesday event, held Dec. 2 at the Haas Automation headquarters in Oxnard.

Camarillo industrial properties sell for $54.5 million
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, December 5th, 2014 / Latest news, Real Estate, Subscriber content, Top Stories / Comments Off on Camarillo industrial properties sell for $54.5 million
A $54.5 million deal for two industrial buildings in Camarillo is one of the biggest transactions to hit the South Coast real estate market this year.