Opinion: The rewards and challenges of a truly multicultural workforce
By Michael O’Brien Browne We on the Central Coast of California are gifted with a rich pool of diverse multicultural and multiethnic talents to drive our businesses, from Latinos to Thais, Middle Easterners to Europeans, Native Americans, Chinese, Indians, Africans, Ukrainians, Armenians, Russians, Philippinos, Pacific Islanders and a vast array of others across all cultures, Read More →
Opinion: An open letter regarding the future of Diablo Canyon
By The Diablo Vision Coalition To California Central Coast residents, clean energy champions and innovators, and anyone interested in advancing an abundant, sustainable energy future: Where the Diablo Canyon Power Plant sits on California’s Central Coast, we see a new future as a hub of clean energy innovation. We see a research and development campus Read More →
Opinion: The case against Measures A and B in Ventura County
By Nancy Lindholm Higher prices, fewer jobs, and more foreign oil: Measures A and B are a bad deal for Ventura County.Our coalition of local labor unions, business leaders, scientists, farmers, working families, and community members urges voters to reject the deceptive campaign to arbitrarily shut down our local oil and gas production. Policies have Read More →
Opinion: The case for Measures A and B in Ventura County
By Tomás Rebecchi Measures A and B close a decades-old loophole that allows oil and gas operators to escape the regulatory rules every other industry has to play by, and that’s why we’re urging Ventura County residents to vote yes on A and B this June. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors passed these protections Read More →
Opinion: Market turmoil is personal for Ukranian American financial advisor
By Regina Korossy Ever since Russia invaded my native Ukraine in February, I’ve been working to both calm my clients’ emotions over the market fluctuations, and my own distress about the destruction in my homeland. It hasn’t been easy. The last few weeks, being Ukrainian American and a financial advisor is like wearing two hats. Read More →
Opinion: Port of Hueneme keeps cargo moving in cleaner and greener ways
By Kristin Decas In late 2021, the Port of Hueneme reported record-breaking numbers for trade coming in and out. Three months into 2022, that trend continues. Even as the supply chain issues persist across the globe, the Port of Hueneme is ensuring our clients’ goods move as quickly and efficiently as possible. While we continue Read More →
Opinion: French Hospital NICU will set a new standard for care in SLO
By Alan Iftiniuk, Dr. Thomas Vendegna and Dr. Robert Turbow Last year, French Hospital Medical Center celebrated 75 years of providing exceptional care to the residents of San Luis Obispo. Since French Hospital first opened its doors in 1946, the facility has evolved to meet the needs of our growing community, and is now nationally Read More →