Letter to the editor
Editor’s Note: In 2011, our friend, Ritch Eich, published an article in the prestigious Proceedings Magazine (a monthly published by the U.S. Naval Institute founded in 1874) calling for Marines to be considered for the helm of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. 14 years later, he finally got his wish. Here are parts of his Read More →
Letter to the editor: Why TEDxSantaBarbara is more important than ever
Dear Editor, Santa Barbara has always been a city of ideas. From environmental activism to technological innovation, we’ve led conversations that shape the future. However, when public discourse is often divided, and big ideas get lost in the noise, we need spaces where thoughtful dialogue and new perspectives can thrive. That’s where TEDxSantaBarbara comes in. Read More →
Letter to the Editor: Youth encourage their peers to prioritize mental wellness
Dear Editor, Oxnard Future Leaders of America (FLA) youth are leading a transformative movement for mental health awareness, turning personal struggles into collective action. With World Teen Mental Wellness Day on March 2nd, we recognize their ongoing advocacy, which took center stage last March when students addressed the Oxnard Union High School District (OUHSD) board Read More →
Letter to the editor: VCCU responds to PCBT’s recent coverage
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Letter to the Editor: Tribute to Howie Wennes was spot-on
Dear Editor, I just wanted to thank you for your kind words in the Pacific Coast Business Times about my dear friend, Howie Wennes (July 22, “Howie Wennes stepped up when CLU and the region needed him”). Your perspective was spot-on; particularly Howie’s fondness for a good joke. That man was blessed with a wicked Read More →
Letter to the Editor: Vote yes on Measures A and B in Ventura County
Dear Editor, There is an active oil well on our Rincon-Vitova Insectaries business property in the Ventura oil field. It was drilled in 1945 on the site of a migrant farm worker camp. The dormitory buildings that we use to grow beneficial insects for biological pest control were built much earlier in 1922. My father Read More →
Letter to the Editor: Vote no on Measures A & B in Ventura County
Dear Editor, One year ago, Venturans paid an average of $4.12 per gallon for gas. The average has now exceeded $5.90 and diesel fuel hit $6.49 this week. High fuel costs equal higher costs for food, materials, and commercial goods. Rising prices are one of many concerns about Measures A and B. If they pass, Read More →
