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By Marissa Nall / Friday, October 2nd, 2015 / Latest news, Nonprofits, Top Stories / Comments Off on Ventura County lags in charitable giving compared to neighboring counties
Ventura County ranks far below neighboring counties and the state in per capita nonprofit revenue, according to a 2015 state of the region report by the Ventura County Civic Alliance. In 2014, Ventura County nonprofits raised $2,153 per capita compared to $5,356 in Los Angeles County, $5,366 in the state and $6,074 in Santa Barbara Read More →
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By pacbiztimes / Friday, September 18th, 2015 / Columns, Real Estate / Comments Off on Project to build hotel, housing in Carpinteria up for review
The Carpinteria City Council and Planning Commission will review a proposal next week for a 154-room hotel, 45 single-family houses and 40 multifamily apartments. The 23.4-acre project is slated for the Bluffs 1 property between the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and city hall, which is currently home to a driving range and blueberry crops. Jack Read More →
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By Staff Report / Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Tri-county grocer Haggen suing Albertsons for $1 billion
Regional grocer Haggen filed a lawsuit against Albertsons that seeks $1 billion in damages, the company announced Sept. 1. Haggen, the chain based in Bellingham, Wash., that recently expanded into the Tri-Counties, alleged that Idaho-based Albertsons hamstrung its expansion by using confidential scheduling information to sabotage grand openings through aggressive marketing campaigns, misleading the company Read More →
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By Staff Report / Friday, August 14th, 2015 / Latest news, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Haggen closing 4 stores in Tri-Counties
Four Haggen grocery stores are closing in the Tri-Counties, the company announced Aug. 14. Two stores in Simi Valley, one in Newbury Park and another in Los Osos will close in 60 days. The stores will continue to operate in the meantime, according to the news release. “Haggen’s goal going forward is to ensure a Read More →
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By Henry Dubroff / Friday, August 14th, 2015 / Columns, East Ventura County, Latest news / Comments Off on Big winner in next GOP debate will be Ronald Reagan library
Whatever the political outcome, one certain winner in the Sept. 16 GOP candidates’ debate is going to be the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley. The debate will be the fourth presidential candidate forum to be held at the library, and it almost certainly will deliver a huge television audience. That means Read More →
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By pacbiztimes / Friday, August 14th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Minimum wage increases could be boon for Ventura County
California’s minimum wage is set to increase to $10 per hour in January but some cities like Los Angeles have preempted the hike with their own, prompting certain businesses to weigh relocation. Neighboring regions, like Ventura County, may reap the benefits. LA recently approved an ordinance that would incrementally raise the minimum wage from $9 Read More →
