Op/ed: Providing law enforcement with the tools to fight gun violence
Latest newsI am committed to working on legislation in Washington that will help us address some of the current systematic failings and provide law enforcement more tools in the toolbox to help prevent future tragedies.
Letter: UCSB should take leadership role in Isla Vista
Letters to the Editor, OpinionDear editor: As you mention in your May 30 column, Isla Vista is a unique situation. It is a very dense, student-dominated (and therefore non-permanent) population that is fairly effectively cut off from outside influences. I think, at the end of the day, UC Santa Barbara has to be the entity to step in. The Read More →
Letter: Finding a place for reflection after UCSB tragedy
Letters to the Editor, OpinionPerhaps the Santa Barbara area should think about creating such a space as a memorial to those who have died in this tragic event.
Op/ed: Investing in all of our children
Op/Eds, OpinionWe at the Ventura County Community Foundation have renewed our focus on helping the region’s youth get out of adolescence not only safely but with more skills and opportunities for a productive life. We think this is a smart investment in the future of Ventura County.
Op/ed: Putting the leadership into thought leadership
Op/Eds, OpinionIt’s becoming an increasingly important aspect of a company’s marketing strategy, but in my experience, many executives are uncomfortable about the idea of being thought leaders.
Op/ed: Auditor independence should be left to the accounting profession
Op/Eds, OpinionThe concern about audit independence — the question of whether the performance of non-audit services for an audit client impairs audit independence — is an old one.
Op/ed: Congress whiffs on reform of exploding food-stamp program
Op/Eds, OpinionThis once-modest program, originally set up to provide temporary assistance to the truly poor, has morphed into a massive runaway entitlement program that is grossly mismanaged, rife with fraud and badly in need of reform.
