Opinion: Harness the best of competition and cooperation
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Janice Miller We have been told business is a zero-sum game. For someone to win, someone else must lose. But this often leads to a cutthroat rivalry amongst professionals. Bitter and needlessly acrimonious, it not only hurts competitors, but it also makes things tougher for the end client/customer. Now, what if there was a Read More →
Opinion: Navigating the ‘gotchas’ in California employment law
Latest news, Law & Goverment, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Jonathan Fraser Light Employers may have noticed that California employment law is incredibly burdensome, incredibly detailed, and filled with “gotchas.” The actual statutes are only part of the problem; the courts sometimes interpret those laws in ways that make little sense. Here are a few of those “gotchas” that may leave you scratching your Read More →
Opinion: Celebrating the tri-county region’s Latino business community
Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Kristina Alameda Although Hispanic Heritage Month is winding down, it gave us a unified opportunity to celebrate the richness and diversity of the Hispanic-Latino community and recognize our collective path forward to drive social and economic progress in the Tri-Counties. This year in particular, we recognize the resilience of small business owners impacted by Read More →
Letter to the Editor: Save a life by becoming an organ donor
Government, Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Letters to the Editor, OpinionDear Editor, Kudos to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who signed into law Assembly Bill 1374, a critical step in the effort to increase the number of registered organ donors in California. The new law creates a pathway to improve the language of the DMV donor registration with the goal of ensuring public trust and encouraging Read More →
Opinion: How to make media interviews work for you
Latest news, Op/Eds, Opinion, Women Inc.By Lois Phillips and Anita Perez Ferguson To sell your services or product or promote your charity or your candidacy, you want to get the word out to thousands of people, rather than just a few at a time. Local editors, podcasters, and talk show hosts are always looking for interesting guests who know what Read More →
Opinion: We must prepare for rising seas
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Loredana Carson Sea level rise is an issue that looms large on the horizon, but the horizon appears to be way off in the distant future. Many experts give predictions of tidal waters rising 6 to 10 feet along the coast by 2100. Others choose to focus on 2050 and believe 3 feet is Read More →
