Street Smarts: Another honor for Westlake Village BioPartners co-founder

The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association has named Beth Seidenberg of Westlake Village BioPartners as its 2022 Woman of the Year. She will be feted live and virtually at the HBA’s annual conference in New York City on May 10. Seidenberg “has medicine in her blood,” a statement from the association says, noting that as a researcher Read More →
Rubicon Theatre gets biggest donation ever, will buy visiting artists’ residence

Rubicon Theatre Company, a professional company in Ventura, has received the biggest donation in its history, some of which will go to buy a four-unit residential property to house visiting artists and performers, the company announced Jan. 11. The gifts total $2.3 million, and come from Karyn Jackson of Arcadia, a former Ventura resident; her Read More →
Street Smarts: Direct Relief again among nation’s top charities; B of A gave $1.4M in region in 2021

Direct Relief ranked No. 5 among U.S. charities in 2021 by revenue, slipping two spots even as donations totaled $1.9 billion, according to data compiled by Forbes. United Way, Feeding America, the Salvation Army and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ranked higher than the Santa Barbara-based charity in the magazine’s annual list of 100 largest Read More →
United Way of Ventura County CEO to step down

Eric Harrison will leave his role as CEO and president of the United Way of Ventura County next year, after accepting the top job with the same nonprofit in Connecticut. Harrison will continue his current position through mid-February, the United Way of Ventura County said in Dec. 21 a news release. The organization said its Read More →
Opinion: This holiday season, take care when giving to charity

By Rob Bonta The holidays are all about giving, and your donations make all the difference. That’s why it is important to always take the necessary steps to protect yourself, and the donations that California charities depend on, from those who might take advantage of your generosity. As you celebrate the holiday season by supporting Read More →