Coastal housing advocate Lynn Jacobs left a legacy
First it was providing housing for farmworkers. Later is was building homes for working families up and down the Central Coast. Later still, it was serving in former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s cabinet and pushing through a landmark deal to create billions of dollars in home financing. Developing affordable housing remains the No. 1 issue confronting Read More →
Ventura County man ordered to pay $1 million to 111 victims of investment scam
A Ventura County man who pled guilty to orchestrating a sports products investment scheme was ordered to pay more than $1 million to 111 victims. Gilbert Infante admitted to 13 felony counts of securities fraud and identity theft and was sentenced to eight years in prison, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced on July Read More →
La Entrada project takes toll on other businesses in area
The La Entrada mixed-use development on lower State Street is poised to reshape the downtown Santa Barbara retail landscape, but the massive construction project has left some businesses in its dust. The northbound lane reopened on July 1 on the State Street section that bridges downtown and the waterfront, but the relief came too late Read More →
Thousand Oaks City Manager Scott Mitnick fired
Thousand Oaks City Manager Scott Mitnick was fired July 7 after a six-hour, closed door City Council meeting which ended shortly before midnight. The City Council voted unanimously to terminate Mitnick, effective immediately. “We are heading in a different direction and remain focused on preparing our city for the future and continuing the great things Read More →
Health care nonprofits merge to expand Ventura County service
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Transportation future up to Ventura County voters
Ventura County has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to take control of its future. Going before voters in November is a Transportation Investment and Expenditure Plan that would for the first time give Ventura County a dedicated sales tax revenue stream for transportation upgrades and environmental improvements. The plan, crafted by the Ventura County Transportation Commission, was Read More →
Ventura County tourism growing
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