
Judy Temes covers health care, insurance, higher education, advertising & public relations, tourism & hospitality and employment. She joined the paper in October 2011.
Temes previously worked as a staff reporter for Crain’s New York Business and daily newspapers around Boston and New York City. She has more than 15 years of experience as a business journalist. She also worked as the research director of an innovation consulting firm.
She has a bachelor’s of arts in English from the University of Binghamton and a master’s of arts in liberal studies from Wesleyan University.
Recent Stories
Ryland Closes on New Debt to Finance Growth
The Ryland Group Inc. has closed on a $225 million loan that will help the Westlake Village homebuilder pay off more expensive debt due next year and fuel the company’s growth as new opportunities become available.
Simi Valley Hospital Partners to Advance Cancer Care
HEALTH: Hospital aims to keep patients closer to their homes, reduce lengthy travel.
Simi Valley Hospital partners to improve cancer care
Pilot Program to Help Valley Kids Ward Off Obesity
Health: Facey Medical Group and Anthem Blue Cross partner to offer preventative care.
Anthem Blue Cross and Facey Medical Group join forces
As Executive Travel Returns, Hotel Occupancy Rises
HOSPITALITY: Valley hotel properties invest in renovations and hire new employees.
Business travel a boosts Valley region hotel industry. Includes SFVBJ's 2012 LARGEST HOTELS list for download (pdf)
Master of Savings
Access Purchasing Network of Canoga Park buys in bulk and passes savings on to clients.
Access Purchasing Network offers integrated purchasing solutions
Research Group Selects Name for Next Generation
BRAND: The Pluralists are the last white majority generation in the U.S., says Sherman Oaks firm.
Sherman Oaks research firm names the new generation
Medtronic Pushes Forward
HEALTH: Diabetes unit explores automated devices.
Medtronic works toward creating an artificial pancreas
Valley Companies Sailing Ahead
EXPANSION: Area river cruise companies grow fleets, drive sales.
Valley river cruising companies expand amid a boom in the industry
Valley’s Women-Owned Businesses Strong, Growing
Employment: Area firms employ more than 2,500 workers in region, List data show.
Top local female business owners discuss strategies for growth. Includes SFVBJ's 2012 LARGEST WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES list for download (pdf)
Doctors Selling Out to Hospitals
STRATEGY: Providence Health & Services foundation buys practices.
Providence Health & Services foundation on acquisition spree

