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Guest Commentary


| Friday, February 21st, 2014

Op/ed: A gradual transition to empty nest makes the cord-cutting bearable

Op/Eds, Opinion

I was afraid our perfect world would be torn asunder by every little female spat in the house. I wanted no conflict. I pined for the harmony of the true Wonder Years.

| Friday, February 14th, 2014

Op/ed: What buyers and sellers need to know to make a deal happen this year

Op/Eds, Opinion

The new normal for deals is an elongated time to commit, both for buyers and sellers. Consequently, several impediments follow.

| Friday, February 14th, 2014

Op/ed: Ventura County pension proposal is costly and unnecessary

Op/Eds, Opinion

An initiative currently being circulated in Ventura County for the November ballot seeking to close the pension system to newly hired county employees as a way of saving money is both simplistic and wrong.

| Friday, February 7th, 2014

Op/ed: Central Coast leads the way with solar energy, green tech jobs

Op/Eds, Opinion

Anyone who thinks the clean energy economy isn’t working clearly needs to visit the Central Coast.

| Friday, January 10th, 2014

Op/ed: Caring for Fido after you’re gone – should you set up a pet trust?

Op/Eds, Opinion

While not many people have $12 million, or even $2 million, to leave in trust for the care of their family pet, rest assured there are a number of excellent options available for the care of your furry family member when the time comes.

| Friday, January 3rd, 2014

Op/ed: Tri-county nonprofit trends to watch for in 2014

Op/Eds, Opinion

As one of the largest employers in the Tri-Counties and a provider of vital services, the nonprofit sector is critical to the region’s well being. Let’s look at trends nonprofits will experience in two key areas for 2014: fundraising and marketing.

| Friday, December 6th, 2013

Op/ed: Your holiday gift to your community should be supporting local businesses

Op/Eds, Opinion

Studies show that in cities where small businesses account for a relatively large share of the economy, communities thrive because citizens are more connected to each other, more engaged and more likely to work together to solve problems.