Our View: State’s virus response plagued by bureaucratic bumbling
Editorials, Latest news, OpinionWhat’s really frustrating for Central Coast business owners is the way California continues to be heavy on tax and regulation and light on services and delivery. The state’s COVID-19 response has put businesses through the ringer time and again, with opening and closing and reopening orders. Now that things are out of control again, the Read More →
Editorial: CPUC has its hands full with Comcast decision
Editorials, OpinionMaking sure that Comcast is an engaged corporate citizen — especially when it comes to providing broadband to underserved areas — might be one way for the CPUC to put its stamp on the merger without wreaking havoc on the region’s competitiveness.
Editorial: As the newspaper world turns
Editorials, OpinionShifting ownership and regional printing operations are part of a major realignment going on in the daily newspaper business.
Editorial: As Lois Capps bows out, race for her seat begins
Editorials, OpinionThe challenge for the next Democratic nominee will be to keep a broad coalition of Hispanic and small-business voters energized while appealing to environmentalists.
Editorial: It’s time to get serious about financial literacy
Editorials, OpinionWe’d encourage increased enrollment in the Cash Course programs from our participating community colleges.
Editorial: SBCAG takes big step toward 101 widening
Editorials, OpinionWhen we began publishing 15 years ago, the conventional wisdom was that Highway 101 would not be widened in our lifetime.
Editorial: Santa Maria gets on the right track for job growth
Editorials, OpinionSanta Maria is beginning to think seriously about the workforce of the future.