Relying on hope is not a strategy for continued success
By Gerhard Apfelthaler Few phrases are as iconic, cautionary, and maybe overused as “hope is not a strategy.” Popularized by a book published in 2003, it is a reminder that while optimism is important, success ultimately hinges on other things — understanding your environment, setting your goals, charting a course, and then executing, executing, executing. Too Read More →
Guest commentary: Four strategies to maximize your charitable giving as holiday season approaches
By Sarah Reznick There is nothing like the feeling of giving during the holidays — the simple act of giving fosters a sense of connection with others and a sense of fulfillment. Spreading kindness has been clinically proven to have a positive impact on our mood and our self-esteem. So, as the year begins to wind down, the Read More →
Our view: Central Coast elections will get the Department of Justice oversight
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Guest commentary: Low-income students, military households are most at risk in the digital divide
By Chanelle Hawken As local students have settled back into school, a recent report from the Benton Institute on Broadband & Society highlighted the potential impacts that the end of the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) willhave on bridging the digital divide with lower-income households that relied on ACP monthly subsidies. Nearly 1 in 5 Read More →
Our view: It’s your turn to vote, don’t throw away your chance
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The new unemployables: Navigating the future job market
By Vlad Vaiman In a fast-changing labor market, a concerning trend has emerged — an increasing proportion of highly skilled professionals are finding themselves out of work. This rather interesting, but disturbing conundrum, underlined in a recent Korn Ferry study, emphasizes the difficulties experienced by skilled professionals in a number of industries as they struggle to find Read More →
Our view: Proposition 33 won’t solve housing crisis
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