1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (192+ words) By Mike Harris Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 Ventura County has settled a second sexual harassment lawsuit against it and former CEO Mike Powers, agreeing to pay the alleged victim $285, 000. The settlement agreement was signed by the parties April 14. The plaintiff is a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (491+ words) By Staff Report Friday, April 10th, 2026 Special to the Business Times Housing supply and affordability, issues that are all too familiar to Californians these days, were the underlying themes during the annual San Luis Obispo County Housing Summit on April 8." Jordan…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (601+ words) By Guest commentary Friday, February 13th, 2026 Drive down West Grand Avenue in Grover Beach today, and it is hard to remember that this corridor once sat quiet and overlooked." For decades, the "West End" of Grover Beach was an area locals…...

8+ mon, 4+ day ago  (305+ words) By Jorge Mercado Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 The Heritage Walk Lofts, a 104-unit, Class-A multifamily development located in downtown Santa Maria, has secured a $28. 54 million construction loan courtesy of Orange County-based JLL Capital Markets. Announced Aug. 15, The Lofts is a key component…...