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Business & Economy

CERF Develops National Reputation, Deep Roots in Ventura County

February 9, 2026

Cal Lutheran's Center for Economic Research and Forecasting has developed a reputation for objective, clear-eyed forecasts that reflect what economic theory and state-of-the-art forecasting tools reveal.

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What Experts Predict for Ventura County’s Economy and Beyond

From serial government deficits to stringent growth controls, decisions made years ago have shaped the current state of the economy. And decisions made today will have major consequences for future generations. “Broken...

February 17, 2026

What’s Ahead for California’s Housing Crisis?

The Feb. 19 conference, “California’s Housing Crisis: Roots of the Problem and What Lies Ahead,” will highlight the economic and social dimensions of the state’s housing challenges.

January 27, 2026

Cal Lutheran Professor Earns Top Honors in International Choral Conductor Competition

Franco Basili placed third among worldwide participants in prestigious, three-day competition.

January 13, 2026

Cal Lutheran Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Museum of Ventura County Announce Innovative Partnership

The arrangement is collaborative, responsive and grounded in service to the community.

December 8, 2025

Cal Lutheran in the Media

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Turkey Day Dash breaks records and brings community together

Jan. 30, 2026

Thousand Oaks Acorn

The Five07 Turkey Day Dash has given the Conejo Valley something extra to be thankful for. The 2025 Thanksgiving morning run and walk held at Cal Lutheran set a new fundraising record, generating more than $81,000 for local nonprofits.

Creation and growth of Latino-owned businesses fuel employment and economic prosperity for US

Jan. 29, 2026

UCLA Newsroom

The growth and creation of Latino businesses helped bolster the U.S. economy even amid adversity, according to a new report by the Latino GDP team at UCLA and California Lutheran University.

New report shows how vital Latino entrepreneurship is to the U.S. economy

Jan. 29, 2026

Marketplace.org

The number of Latino-owned businesses grew almost seven times faster than non-Latino companies from 2007 to 2023.

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News Highlights – Spring/Summer 2025

April 8, 2025

Sports Highlights – Spring/Summer 2025

April 7, 2025

Creating Opportunities

April 7, 2025

Uplifting Our Community, Peace by Piece

April 7, 2025

Where Training Meets Helping

April 7, 2025

Alumni Spotlight

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Alum’s Career Adds Up

March 27, 2025

Topping Their Charts

March 18, 2025

Through Thick and Thin

December 16, 2024

New La Jolla Lutheran Church pastor preaches ‘Holy Spirit-driven’ revival

Dec. 6, 2025

San Diego Union Tribune

Long before La Jolla Lutheran Church’s new pastor, the Rev. Jeff Tally '92, MDiv '99, began his tenure earlier this year, he was practicing for the pulpit.

Make a difference: Support a cause in honor of the Borderline 12

Nov. 14, 2025

Thousand Oaks Acorn

Part of this year’s Borderline memorial was presenting attendees the opportunity to help make a difference in others’ lives by contributing to a cause dear to the hearts of the victims’ families, including a Cal Lutheran scholarship fund in honor of Justin Meek '18.

Coaching Veteran Alan Major Joins USD Men’s Basketball Staff

Oct. 28, 2025

usdtoreros.com

Alan Major, MA '96, a veteran coach with more than 25 years of experience at several levels of basketball, reunited with Coach Steve Lavin as an assistant coach at the University of San Diego, announced on Oct. 28, 2025.