Opinion: The rewards and challenges of a truly multicultural workforce
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Michael O’Brien Browne We on the Central Coast of California are gifted with a rich pool of diverse multicultural and multiethnic talents to drive our businesses, from Latinos to Thais, Middle Easterners to Europeans, Native Americans, Chinese, Indians, Africans, Ukrainians, Armenians, Russians, Philippinos, Pacific Islanders and a vast array of others across all cultures, Read More →
Letter to the Editor: Vote yes on A and B to hold oil companies to modern environmental standards
Latest news, Letters to the Editor, Opinion, Regions, Ventura CountyDear Editor, With oil prices high, there is more incentive to ramp up oil drilling, including next to homes and schools. Ventura County residents need to vote “yes” on Measures A and B if they want that development to face environmental review — like every other kind of development — and to meet current laws Read More →
Opinion: An open letter regarding the future of Diablo Canyon
Latest news, Op/Eds, Opinion, Regions, San Luis Obispo CountyBy The Diablo Vision Coalition To California Central Coast residents, clean energy champions and innovators, and anyone interested in advancing an abundant, sustainable energy future: Where the Diablo Canyon Power Plant sits on California’s Central Coast, we see a new future as a hub of clean energy innovation. We see a research and development campus Read More →
Opinion: The case against Measures A and B in Ventura County
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Nancy Lindholm Higher prices, fewer jobs, and more foreign oil: Measures A and B are a bad deal for Ventura County.Our coalition of local labor unions, business leaders, scientists, farmers, working families, and community members urges voters to reject the deceptive campaign to arbitrarily shut down our local oil and gas production. Policies have Read More →
Opinion: The case for Measures A and B in Ventura County
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Tomás Rebecchi Measures A and B close a decades-old loophole that allows oil and gas operators to escape the regulatory rules every other industry has to play by, and that’s why we’re urging Ventura County residents to vote yes on A and B this June. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors passed these protections Read More →
Opinion: Artists lift Ukrainian spirits; now it’s our turn to help
Latest news, OpinionBy Ritch K. Eich In the face of Russia’s brutal invasion that is destroying their cities and towns, Ukrainians are using their arts training and cultural strength in ways they never imagined. Opera stars, folk singers, musicians, ballet dancers, wood carvers, textile artists, and painters are showing their resolve by doubling down on their dedication Read More →
Opinion: Market turmoil is personal for Ukranian American financial advisor
Latest news, Op/Eds, Opinion, Regions, Ventura CountyBy Regina Korossy Ever since Russia invaded my native Ukraine in February, I’ve been working to both calm my clients’ emotions over the market fluctuations, and my own distress about the destruction in my homeland. It hasn’t been easy. The last few weeks, being Ukrainian American and a financial advisor is like wearing two hats. Read More →
