Op/ed: Balancing conservation and innovation are key to growing region’s economy
Thoughts on growing the tri-county economy from State Senate candidate Hannah-Beth Jackson, D-Santa Barbara.
Op/ed: Washington’s attack on job creators is hurting future generations
Congressional candidate Abel Maldonado, R-Santa Maria, on creating private-sector jobs.
Op/ed: Supporting our innovation economy is the key to prosperity
Rep. Lois Capps, D-Santa Barbara, on economic development.
Op/ed: A new home for Ventura County’s nonprofit community
By Hugh Ralston on July 27, 2012 As commercial real estate reporter Marlize van Romburgh wrote in the July 20 edition of the Business Times, the Ventura County Community Foundation has a real home for the first time in its nearly 25-year history. I want to take a few words to explain why VCCF purchased Read More →
Special comment from the editor: Reflecting on the Aurora tragedy
Each tragedy forces us to confront fundamental questions.
Op/ed: Using eminent domain to restructure bad mortgages is unethical
The use of eminent domain rewards irresponsible behavior.
Op/ed: IRS audits for the ultra-wealthy — How to minimize the chances
The Internal Revenue Service has ramped up its efforts in recent years by expanding its audits of the wealthiest individuals.