Guest commentary: CHROs take the lead in shaping America’s business future
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Vlad Vaiman California Lutheran University The year 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most disruptive and consequential years in the history of modern work. Business strategy, talent and technology disruption are colliding in a way that positions chief human resources officers (CHROs) not just as partners for change but as true Read More →
Guest commentary: A financial checklist for entrepreneurs
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Jason Bietz Bank of America It may still be summer, but for many entrepreneurs, the fall season is fast approaching and marks a key transition point that can set the tone for year-end performance. The fall is a crucial time for business owners to assess their finances and prepare to capitalize on upcoming opportunities Read More →
Guest commentary: Santa Barbara’s Coastal Intelligence is redefining tech community
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Starr Hall In a world where most AI conversations occur behind screens, in data centers, or on Zoom calls, a new wave of collaboration is quietly unfolding in Santa Barbara, marked by handshakes, laughter, and genuine eye contact. Coastal Intelligence, founded by longtime community builders Jim Sterne, Mark Sylvester, and Mike Wald, is creating Read More →
Guest commentary: Changes in estate laws mean it’s time to streamline your trust
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy F.T. “Ted” Muegenburg Less than 1% of estates are subject to estate tax – sometimes called “death tax” — under the current exemption limit of $13,990,00, but come January 1, 2026, the Estate, Gift Tax and Generation Skipping Tax Exemptions will bump up further to $15 million. This means even more people will take Read More →
Guest commentary: Debt is reaching new highs throughout the U.S.
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy John Grace Do you remember the good old days when a road trip meant questionable snacks, blaring mixtapes, and kids bouncing around the back seat like ping pong balls? Then, one day, the seatbelt law hit, and the family rebellion began. You had to threaten, “Put that seatbelt on, or we’re not going anywhere!” Read More →
Guest commentary: Tips to help active duty military navigate finances as civilians
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Darrin Gauvin Bank of America / United States Air Force Staff Sergeant The Tri-counties are home to major military bases — land, sea, and air — that bring a significant number of active-duty military to reside here. Having banked both the U.S. Military and the Central Coast for over a century, Bank of America Read More →
Guest commentary: Population trends threatening U.S. prosperity
Columns, Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Vlad Vaiman In recent years, birth rates dropping well below replacement levels has caused a worldwide seismic demographic change. Despite increased life expectancy, many nations — including the United States — are currently seeing a fast demographic transition toward “youth scarcity,” where fewer young people must sustain a fast-growing retiree population. Historically, global social and economic systems have relied on a steadily rising Read More →
