A new report from Mark Schniepp and the California Economic Forecast found that gross domestic product growth was higher than usual in the second quarter, with most economic indicators better today ...

At BMO, Scott Anderson is keeping laser-focused on commodities as he evaluates the tradeoff between inflation and a weakening economy. Commodities, particularly energy prices, are down, helping ...

By Staff Report To help promote outdoor recreation for students and the community, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians and Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreation evenly split the cost of a $76,730 ...

By Starr Hall In a world where most AI conversations occur behind screens, in data centers, or on Zoom calls, a new wave of collaboration is quietly unfolding in Santa Barbara, marked by handshakes, ...

By F.T. “Ted” Muegenburg Less than 1% of estates are subject to estate tax – sometimes called “death tax” -- under the current exemption limit of $13,990,00, but come January 1, 2026, the Estate, Gift ...

Westlake Village-based MannKind Corporation is receiving some extra help to advance some of its short and long-term growth strategies. Announced Aug. 6, MannKind, a biotech company focused on inhaled ...

Precision made the Inc. 5000 list for the third year in a row. (courtesy photo) Two dozen companies based on the Central Coast got some national recognition after those businesses secured a spot on ...

Ventura County is responding to adversity the way it always does — by building a broad coalition to restore a sense of community. That’s why we were pleased to see corporations, nonprofits, local gove ...

The Allan Hancock College Foundation received a $45,000 donation from CoastHills Credit Union to support a variety of college programs, scholarships and student engagement initiatives throughout 2025.

Santa Barbara County prosecutors have charged a woman in a suspected fraud scheme targeting an elderly victim. Caihong Lei, 34, is charged with multiple felonies, including conspiracy to commit theft ...

Arraignment for a CSU Channel Islands professor on a federal charge of allegedly assaulting immigration agents has been postponed until Aug. 25 after he was hospitalized. Jonathan Caravello’s attorney ...

A coalition of businesses, nonprofits, local governments and educational institutions across Ventura County is creating a fund to support families and businesses facing one of the most disruptive ...