Impact of Diablo Canyon closure needs studying
Editorials, Latest news, OpinionWe didn’t pull any punches when we wrote about California’s war on business in the April 22 edition of the Business Times. For a classic example of the kind of thinking that’s just wrong about California’s path forward, it’s worth looking at opposition to SB 968. Introduced by Sen. Bill Monning, a Democrat from Santa Read More →
Dubroff: J.D. Power sale shows value of Conejo Valley to China
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California must end war on businesses
Editorials, Latest news, OpinionWe’ve had the war on women. And the war on immigrants. Is the war on business, next? That’s a fair question raised by many, including Ventura employer General Magnaplate Corp., which is closing after settling with the Environmental Defense Center over charges it polluted the Santa Clara River. In a statement, the company said it Read More →
Dubroff: Ventura County SOAR initiatives will not produce clarity
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Rush developed CSUCI into source of pride
Editorials, Latest news, OpinionCall him the Socrates of Camarillo. That’s the clever phrase used by Sage Publications CEO Blaze Simqu in tribute to outgoing CSU Channel Islands President Richard Rush. And while the line got a big laugh from the 900 people who attended Rush’s retirement dinner in Simi Valley on April 9, it is more than a Read More →
Dubroff: Allergan all about stripping out assets and avoiding taxes
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New adviser rules may bolster retirement plans
Editorials, Latest news, OpinionNew rules for financial planners advising retirement plans and Health Savings Accounts could have an unexpected benefit for small businesses. The rules, from the U.S. Department of Labor, place new “fiduciary” responsibilities on financial advisers and consultants. They must pick the most economical plans – without regard to their own compensation — when advising clients. Read More →
