California suffering from internal injuries
OpinionJust as the 1990s ended with global problems looking smaller and smaller, the first decade of the 21st century is ending with mega-problems looming everywhere. These are big things that really demand more than Band-Aids and quick fixes. Here is a closer look at four of them: • California’s budget mess. All of the parties Read More →
Amgen lawyer can file suit
UncategorizedA former Amgen patent lawyer advanced his effort Dec. 16 to get restitution for his firing last year for “whistle-blower activities” targeting the Thousand Oaks-based pharmaceutical leader. A Ventura County Superior Court judge ruled that Darrell G. Dotson of Newbury Park can pursue his case in court, rather than through the company’s arbitration process. The Read More →
Port Hueneme mayor dies
UncategorizedPort Hueneme Mayor Toni Young, 56, died Dec. 16 following a sudden illness. Her death came one day before she planned to retire from a 16-year career on the city council. Young is survived by her husband of 38 years, Otto, and three grown children. She was first elected to the Port Hueneme City Council Read More →
Kohl
UncategorizedDepartment store chain Kohl’s plans to open its second location in San Luis Obispo County next year, according to published reports. It will replace Mervyns at the Madonna Plaza shopping center in San Luis Obispo, which will close after the holiday shopping season. Kohl’s acquired 31 former Mervyns locations as part of a $6.25 million Read More →
Jingle bells rock but wine gifts are smashing
ColumnsEvery holiday shopping list includes at least one person for whom it is nearly impossible to find the right gift. You could buy them a bottle of wine, but let’s be honest — it usually isn’t the most unique gift in the world unless you’ve made it yourself. And I say this as your wine Read More →
Year-end perspectives on the economy
ColumnsHow amazing is it to wake up morning after morning to headlines telling us that what was unthinkable yesterday has happened today. To punctuate a remarkable four-month period in the history of the markets, the Federal Reserve set a target for short-term interest rates at as close to zero as you can get. A $50 Read More →
