I heard from a couple of Amgenites that the pink slips were issued today; if they are correct, the T.O. campus is looking at 700 RIF’d employees and about 500 who elected to take the VTP.
I am sure there will be a full press release hitting the wires tonight or tomorrow. We’ll post more info [...]
Archive for September, 2007
Amgen Involuntary Layoffs Began Today
Posted in Conejo Valley News on September 24, 2007 | No Comments »
CNN Spins hard on Real Estate (again)
Posted in Conejo Valley News, Home Buyers, Home Sellers, Real Estate News on September 11, 2007 | No Comments »
CNNMoney: Realtors: Home values take big hit
This was the headline I saw on the CNN homepage this morning. Click on the link, read the story and try to find the ‘big hit’ part.
Here’s the truth. The National Association of REALTORS just released their forecast for 2008 and they predicted a $400.00 decline in the national [...]
The Countrywide Letter (Part II)
Posted in Conejo Valley News, Home Buyers, Home Sellers, Mortgage News, Real Estate, Real Estate News, Uncategorized on September 8, 2007 | No Comments »
Dear Colleague:
Nearly 40 years ago, when Countrywide was founded, we were primarily an FHA/VA lender. Back then, as today, our mission was to provide the opportunity of homeownership to individuals and families who had historically been shut out. Since our humble beginnings, we have labored year after year to stay true to our mission and [...]
Hazardous Waste Collection for Residents of Thousand Oaks
Posted in Conejo Valley News, Uncategorized on September 8, 2007 | No Comments »
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Community Events - Community Events
For residents of Thousand Oaks and participating communities. Appointments are required. To request an appointment, email TOHHW@contactPSC.com or call (805) 449-SAVE and be sure to leave your name, address, and telephone number. For more information, visit Household Hazardous Waste Collection.
Date:
9/8/2007
Time:
8:00 AM [...]
New Economic Reports says Ventura County economy expected to remain stable
Posted in Conejo Valley News, Real Estate News on September 8, 2007 | No Comments »
From the L.A. Times:
Despite planned layoffs and a soft housing market, a study finds cause for some optimism.
By Gregory W. Griggs, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
September 7, 2007
Despite a soft housing market and the layoffs planned by Amgen Inc. and Countrywide Financial Corp., the Ventura County economy is expected to remain stable and those workers [...]
