February 22, 2025

		

Guest Commentary


| Monday, April 4th, 2022

Opinion: Port of Hueneme keeps cargo moving in cleaner and greener ways

Latest news, Op/Eds, Opinion, Regions, Ventura County

By Kristin Decas In late 2021, the Port of Hueneme reported record-breaking numbers for trade coming in and out. Three months into 2022, that trend continues. Even as the supply chain issues persist across the globe, the Port of Hueneme is ensuring our clients’ goods move as quickly and efficiently as possible. While we continue Read More →

| Monday, March 28th, 2022

Opinion: French Hospital NICU will set a new standard for care in SLO

Latest news, Op/Eds, Opinion, Regions, San Luis Obispo County

By Alan Iftiniuk, Dr. Thomas Vendegna and Dr. Robert Turbow Last year, French Hospital Medical Center celebrated 75 years of providing exceptional care to the residents of San Luis Obispo. Since French Hospital first opened its doors in 1946, the facility has evolved to meet the needs of our growing community, and is now nationally Read More →

| Friday, March 25th, 2022

Letter to the Editor: Who knew what, and when, about problems in Ventura County executive office?

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Dear Editor, Regarding the abrupt retirement of Ventura County CEO Mike Powers, one can only wonder if anything would ever come of this issue had it not been leaked to the press. Were there any other abuses of authority that occurred under Mr. Powers’ watch? Did anyone else collude with him in any form of Read More →

| Friday, March 25th, 2022

Letter to the Editor: Let investigative process play out in Ventura County

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Dear Editor, It’s been almost two weeks since the public was made aware that the CEO of Ventura County had abruptly retired. As an elected trustee to the Ventura Community College District Board, I am familiar with personnel investigations and critical whistleblower accusations and the process of an outside, independent investigation. I believe this investigation Read More →

| Friday, March 18th, 2022

Opinion: Two NICUs in San Luis Obispo would be one too many

Latest news, Op/Eds, Opinion, Regions, San Luis Obispo County

By Dr. Steve Van Scoy, Dr. Brad Knox and Dr. Nihal Naccasha Health care is an important concern for all citizens, and we must demand both the highest and safest level of quality care. Fortunately, Tenet Health Central Coast — consisting of Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center in San Luis Obispo and Twin Cities Community Read More →

| Monday, March 14th, 2022

Opinion: A winding road to self-driving cars

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By Paul Witman, Jim Prior and Scott Mackelprang Many of us will reach an age or condition when we can no longer drive. It would be wonderful if we can get technology to do the driving for us so we can still have the same freedom. But such vehicles aren’t here yet. And current versions Read More →

| Sunday, March 6th, 2022

Opinion: How to respond calmly as an investor to chaos and fear

Banking & Finance, Latest news, Op/Eds, Opinion, Personal Finance

By Arthur Swalley Last Wednesday, Feb. 23, I wrote the following in a news release: “A Russian invasion of Ukraine appears more likely with each passing day, especially now that the Olympics have ended. U.S. intelligence has 24/7 surveillance of Russian troop movements and communications. Because Putin knows this, he is making no effort to Read More →