A more modern take on Leonard Read’s prized essay: ‘I, iPhone’
By Gerhard Apfelthaler In 1958, Leonard Read, the founder of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) published a famous article titled “I, Pencil”, which was later popularized by Nobel laureate Milton Friedman, particularly in his book and television series Free to Choose (1980). It’s not that I necessarily agree with all of Mr. Reads or Mr. Friedman’s Read More →
Guest commentary: Bubbles are delightful to watch until they pop
By John Grace What’s next for investors in 2025, you ask? Bubbles last as long as everyone can hop on the carousel. Then the music stops — or worse, the carousel catches fire. With the S&P 500 delivering back-to-back annual gains exceeding 20% for the first time since 1988, investors everywhere are asking, “What’s next?” Read More →
Our view: Talley’s protest gets SLO County moving on water appeal
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Guest commentary: The benefits of coworking spaces in the age of work-from-home
By Pamela Tanase More than one-third of Americans now work from home at least part of the time, enjoying the perks of flexible schedules, reduced commutes and the comfort of their own spaces. But working from home can also bring challenges: isolation, household distractions, and limited access to professional amenities. These downsides can make even the most Read More →
Our view: Conejo Valley biotech faces its first challenge
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Guest commentary: How tri-county small business owners can kick off 2025 with confidence
By Melissa Macias and Brenda Cervantes Every new year brings an opportunity for entrepreneurs to evaluate the state of their business and adjust their strategies to prepare for success in the year ahead. Here in the tri-county region, Ventura County’s 2025 GDP is estimated to be markedly higher than in previous years according to a Read More →
Our view: Ventura County Firefighters meet a difficult moment
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