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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 Henry Dubroff / Friday, October 2nd, 2015 / Columns / Comments Off on Philanthropic funding gap in Ventura County must be closed
Ventura County has a balanced budget but a big deficit when it comes to philanthropy. Staff writer Marissa Nall reports in today’s Business Times that giving in the county that represents more than half the population of the 805 area code averaged just $2,153 per person in 2014, according to a report by the Read More →
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By Tony Biasotti / Friday, October 2nd, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Technology, Top Stories, West Ventura County / Comments Off on CSUCI wants Ventura County to be hub for drones
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By Guest commentary / Friday, October 2nd, 2015 / Op/Eds / Comments Off on Try alternative commute during Ride Week
This year the Ventura County Transportation Commission and the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District are sponsoring Ride Week, Oct. 5-9. Ride Week is an opportunity for everyone to try out an alternative commute such as biking, walking, carpooling, vanpooling or riding a bus or train and win prizes for their efforts. Ventura County drivers Read More →
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By Marissa Nall / Friday, September 25th, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Veterans in need of more housing in Tri-Counties
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By Marissa Nall / Friday, September 25th, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Ventura County firms develop turf product to reduce water use
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By pacbiztimes / Friday, September 25th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Experts say Ventura County’s economy lagging behind state
Ventura County’s economy is lagging. Its businesses are downsizing or defecting while the state’s economy is growing. A lack of new housing, new companies or existing business growth has translated to fewer jobs, high industrial vacancy, and rising home prices and apartment rental rates. Strict development regulations may continue to stifle the region’s growth. Those Read More →