Guest commentary: Space innovation is the Central Coast’s legacy — and its future
By Melissa James Here on the Central Coast, we have long looked to the sky and dreamed big. The Loughead brothers and a 20-year-old Jack Northrop began designing and building aircraft in Santa Barbara in 1916 — barely a dozen years after the Wright brothers’ first flight — launching what would eventually become the aerospace Read More →
Guest commentary: How shifting agent fees may fuel corporate ownership
By Brian Johnson On Aug. 17th, new rules went into effect around the country regarding how real estate agents work with buyers in finding homes. This new rule requires an agent working with a buyer to sign an agreement before touring a home listed in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The agreement must include the Read More →
Guest commentary: Navigating legal challenges and corporate commitment
By Danielle Drossel Amid our evolving socio-political landscape, the concept of diversity, equity, and inclusion has taken center stage. Once a universally accepted acronym in corporate parlance, DEI has been fading gradually from the corporate lexicon. The backlash reached a critical juncture with the United States Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action in Read More →
Gerhard: Punitive tariffs are well-intentioned, but will hurt Americans in the long run
Will you be buying a washing machine next year? You will not be alone. In 2023, 13.3 million washing machines were sold in the United States, and similar numbers are expected to be purchased in the years to come. Over decades, consumers enjoyed an increasing number of choices, better technology, and lower prices — whether they Read More →
Guest commentary: Legislative deal on California Private Attorneys General Act is a win for Ventura County businesses
By Danielle Borja & Nancy Lindholm In a state legislature that rarely delivers good news for employers, businesses throughout Ventura County can celebrate the historic agreement between business groups and labor advocates that brings meaningful reform to California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). This agreement took the form of two bills (SB 92 and AB Read More →
Guest commentary: Pacifica’s promise to supply the community with professional mental health experts
By Dr. Dylan Martinez Francisco Pacifica Graduate Institute cares about the community. This is at the heart of its new initiative called Pacifica Promise — a ten-year vision of Dr. Leonie Mattison, the President and CEO of Pacifica, inspired by a listening tour that included engaging with the public to understand the needs of the Read More →
Guest commentary: Preparation trumps prediction, learn from endowments
By John Grace Endowments, with their pioneering strategies, have long been a source of inspiration for the securities industry. Their innovative approaches can be a beacon of hope for individual investors, igniting a desire to enhance their understanding of investment strategies and inspiring them to explore new possibilities. Endowments operate under vastly different conditions than Read More →
