Suit dismissed accusing Edison of starting Mountain Fire
A class action lawsuit alleging that Southern California Edison’s equipment sparked the recent Mountain Fire in Ventura County has been dismissed, according to the utility and the law firm which filed it. “We have confirmed that this complaint has been dismissed,” Edison said in a Nov. 19 letter to the California Public Utilities Commission. The Read More →
Central Coast unemployment rate largely unaffected in October
After finally seeing the unemployment rate dip in the month of September, the unemployment rate didn’t see much change in the 30 days after, according to the latest data from the California Employment Development Department. Released Nov. 15, the unemployment rate of the tri-counties was at 4.36% for the month of October, up very slightly from an unemployment rate Read More →
Our view: Remember to shop local this holiday season
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Guest commentary: Excessive regulations a threat to California’s family businesses
By Ken Monroe Family businesses are the backbone of California’s economy. From family farms to shops and restaurants to manufacturing companies, our businesses don’t just provide goods and services; we create jobs, support communities and carry on legacies built over generations. How important are family businesses to the state’s economy? Our state’s 1.4 million family businesses employ Read More →