Marty Plourd, the president of Community West Bank since 2011, has assumed the role of 2025-2026 chair of the California Bankers Association as of June 1. Plourd assumes the role of chair from Krista ...

Jacky Holler, a woman with more than 30 years of financial industry experience, has been named as the new market executive for Ventura and Santa Barbara counties by Bank of America. Announced June 13, ...

David Murdock, the last of the old-school Los Angeles developers who helped transform greater Thousand Oaks into a major corporate center, has died at age 102. David Murdock, the former owner of Dole, ...

As women’s professional sports attract investors like Bob Iger and Peyton Manning, the Central Coast is becoming a valuable supporting player in the industry. In Ventura County, Angel City Football ...

Newberry’s Candy in Thousand Oaks features several Pride-themed treats during the summer. (courtesy photo) The decision to be visibly out as a business owner is a personal one, often influenced by ...

Santa Barbara-based SeaVees is partnering with its original founder, BFGoodrich Tires, for a new limited-edition sneaker in honor of the brand’s 60th anniversary. The Founder’s Edition Yacht Shoe ...

By Staff Report Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics has announced finalized plans to build a new Westside Clinic near the location of its current Westside Neighborhood Clinic. Announced June 2, the new ...

It takes a village to bring a community together — and to support one. In San Luis Obispo County, the village supporting the LGBTQ+ community during Pride month is largely funded by the Community ...

The Mr. Turtle team at Cal Poly’s 2025 AngelCon. From L-R, Firas Khan, Maz Reeder, Benjamin Arts, Seth Johnson and Colin Brown. (courtesy photo) By Uma Mazar Special to the Business Times When ...

The Business Times honors 50 of the region’s top women leaders in a number of private employer sectors, including finance, professional services, CRE, health care, technology and nonprofits.