Opinion: Cal Lutheran has made good on its Gallegly Center commitment
By Lori E. Varlotta In the eight years since the launch of the nonpartisan Elton and Janice Gallegly Center for Public Service and Civic Engagement at California Lutheran University, the university has honored its commitment to the former congressman through its unwavering support of a fellowship program and the construction of a beautiful center that Read More →
State chamber president talks vaccine mandates, legislative agenda in Goleta
With just a few weeks left until the end of 2021, the largest business advocate to California government has its eyes set on the new year. The California Chamber of Commerce, which works at the state and federal levels to influence government actions affecting businesses in the state, says several policies are going to be Read More →
Our View: Powell nomination a good sign; ‘Right to repair’ scores a win
In nominating Jerome Powell for a second term as chair of the Federal Reserve, the Biden Administration has taken a step toward preserving the independence of the world’s most important central bank. Powell will likely steer a steady course and not give in to the worst policy inclinations of progressives nor to the hard money Read More →
From unhoused to home for the holidays: Pandemic funds convert hundreds of units in region
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Dubroff: Diablo Canyon nuclear plant could keep the lights on a little longer
Betting on Pacific Gas & Electric to get big things right has proven to be a risky gamble. From deadly natural gas explosions to massive fires caused by faulty power lines to rolling blackouts, PG&E has more often gotten the big things wrong. Which is why a recent study about the future of the Diablo Read More →
Gallegly sues CLU over public service center
UPDATE, 2:48 p.m., 11/16/2021: This article was revised to include comments from a California Lutheran spokesperson. Former U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly has filed a lawsuit against California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks alleging problems with the funding and establishment of an on-campus public service center named after him. The complaint, filed Nov. 15 in Ventura Read More →
Our View: New mayor could herald changes in Santa Barbara
With preliminary results from the Nov. 2 election available as this issue of the Business Times went to press, former City Council member and retired restaurant owner Randy Rowse appeared headed for victory in the closely watched Santa Barbara mayor’s race. The early results had Rowse with 40.4% of the vote, ahead of James Joyce’s Read More →
