Olaplex sees positive signs in Q2
Montecito-based Olaplex saw revenue and earnings decrease year-over-year in the second quarter of 2024, but met analysts’ expectations. Released Aug. 6, Olaplex noted revenue worth $103.9 million, a 4.8% decrease from the same quarter a year ago. Similarly, net income fell to $5.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, a 6.1% decrease. Adjusted net Read More →
Ventura men sentenced to prison for extortion
A pair of Ventura County men were sentenced to federal prison on Aug. 8 for their role in a crime spree in late 2023 which included extortion, robbery and more. Oscar Aguirre Silva, 31, of Ventura, was sentenced to six years in federal prison and, in a separate hearing, Edward Donaldo Ramirez Martinez, 28, of Read More →
Biotech giant Amgen to open innovation site in India
Thousand Oaks-based Amgen will be opening a new technology and innovation site in Hyderabad, India, the biotech giant announced Aug. 9. Known as Amgen India, the site will further advance Amgen’s pipeline of medicines and will be located in HITEC City, a suburb of Hyderabad, occupying six floors of the RMZ Spire Tower 110. In a Read More →
The Trade Desk’s net income, revenue beat analysts’ Q2 expectations
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First phase of Gallegly vs. CLU trial in judge’s hands
The first phase of the trial of a breach-of-contract lawsuit filed against California Lutheran University by former Congressman Elton Gallegly is now in the hands of the judge. Ventura County Superior Court Judge Henry Walsh starts a three-week vacation on Aug. 10 and it’s not known when he will issue a ruling. Walsh heard testimony over three Read More →
Guest commentary: New bill helps volunteers re-coop their charitable efforts
By Tammy Glenn Volunteers go the extra mile, but at what cost? The estimated value of a volunteer hour of service, according to the University of Maryland’s Do Good Institute is $33.49; up 5.3% from 2022. That’s $33.49 per hour that volunteers don’t actually pocket, but the value sends a loud and clear message — especially in the world Read More →
Dubroff: What to remember during this latest market tumble
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