Guest commentary: Reviving common courtesy and leading by example
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Ritch K. Eich As the business and political worlds have become more impersonal and handshakes, handwritten notes, and personal phone calls have given way to texts, emails, and social media posts, common courtesy has become a lost art. Rudeness and incivility have escalated in all walks of life, and customer service isn’t what it Read More →
Guest commentary: Reflecting on the past and embracing the future
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Amber Hair For this year’s Top Women in Business, I wanted to recognize the women who came before us. Specifically, I want to recognize my grandmother, Marie Elizabeth Geis Hair. Marie Elizabeth Geis Hair was born February 21, 1914 in New Philadelphia, Ohio. She was an only child, like me. She died February 1, 1994, the year I Read More →
From “The Office” to “Severance”: The evolution of the corporate workplace on TV
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Gerhard Apfelthaler The corporate workplace has long been a source of inspiration for entertainment. From the comedic absurdity of The Office to the dystopian surrealism of Apple’s Severance, these shows capture different facets of American workplace culture. They reflect both shifting attitudes and persistent truths about office life, and they are certainly getting some Read More →
Letter to the editor: Why TEDxSantaBarbara is more important than ever
Latest news, Letters to the Editor, OpinionDear Editor, Santa Barbara has always been a city of ideas. From environmental activism to technological innovation, we’ve led conversations that shape the future. However, when public discourse is often divided, and big ideas get lost in the noise, we need spaces where thoughtful dialogue and new perspectives can thrive. That’s where TEDxSantaBarbara comes in. Read More →
Letter to the Editor: Youth encourage their peers to prioritize mental wellness
Latest news, Letters to the Editor, OpinionDear Editor, Oxnard Future Leaders of America (FLA) youth are leading a transformative movement for mental health awareness, turning personal struggles into collective action. With World Teen Mental Wellness Day on March 2nd, we recognize their ongoing advocacy, which took center stage last March when students addressed the Oxnard Union High School District (OUHSD) board Read More →
Guest commentary: Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program yields big environmental gains
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Ali Reza Ghasemi The 10th season of the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies (BWBS) Program in 2024 achieved impressive environmental results: It reduced the risk of deadly ship strikes to endangered whales by 50%, underwater noise by 38%, smog-forming pollution by 1,400 tons and greenhouse gases by nearly 50,000 metric tons along the Read More →
Guest commentary: Reimagining education in the AI era
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy John Garcia Imagine a classroom where artificial intelligence (AI) instantly writes essays, flawlessly solves complex math problems, and generates computer code in any programming language. Today, AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude make this a reality, fundamentally reshaping education. The critical challenge is no longer transferring information but nurturing students’ ability to critically apply knowledge and Read More →
