April 26, 2025

		

Editorial Board


| Friday, October 10th, 2014

Editorial: Region steps up to support veterans

Editorials, Opinion

Help for veterans is an emerging theme in the Tri-Counties, and that’s a very good thing. Studies suggest the number of veterans, including those who have seen active duty in combat areas, is going to grow substantially over the next decade. And with college debt burdens growing, many young people are turning to military service Read More →

| Friday, October 10th, 2014

Martin named technology editor

Latest news, Technology

Martin, who joined the region’s weekly business journal a year ago, moves over to a staff writer position from research director and special reports editor.

| Friday, October 3rd, 2014

Editorial: Area legislators step up after Isla Vista tragedy

Editorials, Opinion

The Isla Vista rampage happened four months ago, but legislators from the Central Coast have not let the issue fade away. On Sept. 30, Gov. Jerry Brown signed two new laws that, when they take effect early next year, will strengthen public protection from violent episodes like the Elliot Rodger killing spree that claimed seven Read More →

| Friday, September 26th, 2014

Editorial: Santa Barbara County voters should reject Measure P

Editorials, Opinion

We believe that climate change is a serious threat to the global economy and that human activity is a significant contributor to global warming. We believe that significant policy changes about how we obtain and use energy will be required to reduce the human impact on climate change. But we also believe that market-based solutions Read More →

| Friday, September 19th, 2014

Editorial: Why Calpers kicked the hedgies to the curb

Editorials, Opinion

When the California Public Employees Retirement System, the nation’s biggest pension plan by assets, said it would divest its $4 billion in hedge-fund holdings, the decision sent shock waves through Wall Street.

| Friday, September 12th, 2014

Editorial: Santa Barbara County takes big green step with Cuyama solar approval

Editorials, Opinion

While Santa Barbara businesses are engaged in a heated debate over Measure P, the proposal that could ban most oil and gas production in the county, the Board of Supervisors has gaveled through one of the largest energy projects in recent years for the county. Shortly before deadline, a 40-megawatt solar array was unanimously passed Read More →

| Friday, September 12th, 2014

Editorial: Happy birthday, Camarillo and Thousand Oaks

Editorials, Opinion

We’d be remiss if we did not take the opportunity to make note of the 50th anniversaries of two important communities in our region. Camarillo and Thousand Oaks both mark their golden anniversaries in 2014 and, all fanfare aside, it is noteworthy that both have made significant economic impacts on our region. Thousand Oaks presents Read More →