Guest commentary: Turning retirement dreams into travel realities
By Sarah Reznick For many people, retirement represents something they have been working toward and dreaming about for decades: having more control over their time. They imagine spending more time with family, pursuing long-delayed interests and hobbies, or simply sleeping in with nowhere to be on a Tuesday. For many retirees, that freedom also means Read More →
Guest commentary: Domestic violence in the workplace
By Caroline Prijatel-Sutton October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when we focus our attention on education and outreach efforts in Ventura County. We know that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will encounter violence in their relationships in their lifetime and that domestic violence, typically viewed as a private matter, Read More →
Our view: If you care about your future cast your ballot on Nov. 3
Amid the nonstop coverage of the midterm race for control of the House and Senate, plus the coverage of races for governor and LA mayor, it’s easy to overlook the importance of local elections on Nov. 3. Mail ballots are already in the hands of many voters, which means the process of citizens exercising their civic Read More →
Expert view from Montecito B&T: How to best protect your personal and business data
The role of data ownership The ever-evolving threat landscape requires organizations of all sizes to be prepared for a variety of disaster events, from physical disasters like fires and floods to virtual disasters like ransomware or business email compromise. Every organization should have a response plan for potential disaster events, physical or virtual in nature, Read More →
Emergency prep guest commentary: Your preparedness helps protect your community
Emergencies can happen with little warning, making preparedness one of the most effective tools for protecting yourself, your family and your community. Whether it’s assembling an emergency kit, storing food and water, or creating an evacuation plan, taking simple steps in advance can help you respond swiftly when it matters most. As an emergency medical Read More →
Guest commentary: California’s Medicaid scrutiny shows a shift in healthcare fraud enforcement
By Katherine A. Bowles The federal government’s healthcare fraud crackdown on the West Coast is no longer just an announcement. Since the Department of Justice launched its West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force this spring, California has become an early test of what a more aggressive enforcement environment could look like. In July, the U.S. Department Read More →
Our view: Emergency prep becomes year-round activity
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