The pace of California bank merger announcements picked up in December with CVB Financial Corp., parent of Citizens Business Bank announcing an $811 million del to acquire the parent of Heritage Bank ...

Oxnard-based Mission Produce announced some succession planning in the works for 2026, as CEO and Co-Founder Steve Barnard announced he will transition to the executive chairman role in April 2026.

Community West Bancshares will substantially grow its footprint in the Central Valley with the acquisition of United Security Bank in an all-stock transaction. The combined bank will operate under the ...

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

In a rapidly consolidating industry, the largest insurance brokerage firm in the Tri-Counties found a way to invest in its future, grow its product offerings and increase its capital base while ...

We recognize the leading attorneys and certified public accountants in the Tri-Counties.

This special report spotlights the people who have helped keep our community — and others — as safe as they can, both in clinical settings, like hospitals and doctors’ offices, as well as in our daily ...

ShelterBox USA President Kerri Murray speaking at the ShelterBox 25th Anniversary Annual Benefit. (courtesy photo) By Staff Report ShelterBox USA hosted its 2025 annual benefit celebration on Dec. 6 ...

Rancho Temescal, a sprawling 5,600-acre estate near Lake Piru, just hit the market for $44 million. (courtesy photo) By Staff Report Rancho Temescal, a 5,600-acre estate in Ventura County, has ...

The First 5 Ventura County Commission appointed Lauren Arzu as the organization’s new executive director during a special meeting on Nov. 26. Arzu joined F5VC in 2017 as a program manager, where she ...

By Faith Freed It’s that time of year again. Just when you’ve done your best to meet expectations on Thanksgiving, here come Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s. The rush of festivities, shopping, and ...