January 21, 2025

		

Editorial Board


| Friday, January 6th, 2012

Op/ed: Local business, political leaders agree on job creation goals

Op/Eds, Opinion

The Job Creation Day participants included leaders and experts in business, economic development, housing, labor and education from San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.

| Friday, January 6th, 2012

Editorial: Patagonia sets high mark with designation

Editorials, Opinion

What has become embedded in the corporate DNA at Patagonia is the ability to stretch the limits of corporate thinking about green practices and social responsibility.

| Friday, January 6th, 2012

Op/ed: College campuses crying out for leadership from their presidents

Op/Eds, Opinion

When is the last time a campus president spoke out on immigration, income equality, joblessness, health care or climate control?

| Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Editorial: Farewell to four titans, mentors and friends

Editorials, Opinion

As 2011 draws to a close we’re going to take a few words and recognize the passing of four individuals who shaped the Pacific Coast Business Times in innumerable ways.

| Friday, December 16th, 2011

Editorial: Diving into politics an act of courage

Editorials, Opinion

We were surprised when Peter Adam, a Santa Maria resident and fifth-generation owner of a substantial agribusiness in the region, tossed his hat in the ring for the 4th District supervisor race.

| Friday, December 9th, 2011

Editorial: Buffett buy in SLO puts solar in spotlight

Editorials, Opinion

News that Berkshire Hathaway’s MidAmerican unit is acquiring the 550-megawatt Topaz solar project in San Luis Obispo County comes amid a turbulent time for the beleaguered industry.

| Friday, December 9th, 2011

Editorial: CKE chief’s policy soul mate

Editorials, Opinion

CKE Restaurants CEO Andy Puzder has found a kindred spirit.