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Uplift Central Coast Coalition announced Thursday that it received a $5 million grant to help plan equitable and sustainable economic development for the six-county region.

Eleven candidates are running for three seats on the Camarillo City Council in Nov. 8 general election. Heres a look at each candidate.

Large slices of the $164 million given to Ventura County for pandemic recovery will be used for housing, parks upgrades and mental health needs.

Santa Barbara has a surplus of available office space, Figueroa Mountain Brewing wins awards, and David Hernandez joins Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce

Confronting inequity, restoring the promise of work, and broadening opportunities are essential to building a more free, just, and equitable world.

Join host Kris Kington-Barker as she speaks with guests involved with Uplift Central Coast, Paso Robles Mayor, Steve Martin, President and CEO of REACH, Melissa James, and CEO and founder of ACI Jet, Bill Borgsmiller. They will discuss efforts to cultivate a space and aeronautics ecosystem from Santa Cruz to Ventura Counties.You are invited to listen, learn and participate in the conversation, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855 or email questions to voices@kc...

The Brink SBDC named an Inclusive Innovation Hub by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA).

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Two satellite Small Business Development Centers opened at Santa Barbara City College's Schott and Wake Campuses on Tuesday, giving business owners and entrepreneurs a place to work one-on-one with professional consultants to help them navigate the business environment.

The 30th annual Economic Outlook Forecast analyzed some of the biggest challenges facing Ventura Countys economy.

California’s economy is no longer at its nadir. But small businesses are still working to get back to normal, and are struggling with hiring, childcare for their workforce and the