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By Editorial Board / Friday, November 14th, 2014 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Our winners and losers from a landmark vote
Since, as somebody once said, elections have consequences, we’ll spend the next few paragraphs trying to identify some of the obvious and not-so-obvious winners and losers.
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By Editorial Board / Friday, November 7th, 2014 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Region steps up to pay back troops, veterans
With Veteran’s Day approaching, we thought we’d highlight just a few of the amazing efforts that take place in our region to support veterans and active service members.
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By Editorial Board / Friday, October 31st, 2014 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: New Bellosguardo board faces daunting challenge
The foundation’s role will be to determine the future of Bellosguardo, the estate located on the bluffs overlooking Santa Barbara’s East Beach.
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By Editorial Board / Friday, October 24th, 2014 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Ebola eradication effort turns to region’s experts
In the case of Direct Relief and Amgen, their efforts to bring the Ebola outbreak under control may be more than noteworthy. They may help make history.
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By Editorial Board / Friday, October 17th, 2014 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Moderate voters may shape midterm election
The year’s vote pits these reliably Democratic workers against environmentalists.
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By Editorial Board / Friday, October 10th, 2014 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Region steps up to support veterans
Help for veterans is an emerging theme in the Tri-Counties, and that’s a very good thing. Studies suggest the number of veterans, including those who have seen active duty in combat areas, is going to grow substantially over the next decade. And with college debt burdens growing, many young people are turning to military service Read More →
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By Editorial Board / Friday, October 3rd, 2014 / Editorials, Opinion / 1 Comment
The Isla Vista rampage happened four months ago, but legislators from the Central Coast have not let the issue fade away. On Sept. 30, Gov. Jerry Brown signed two new laws that, when they take effect early next year, will strengthen public protection from violent episodes like the Elliot Rodger killing spree that claimed seven Read More →