Editorial: Ventura County’s green farming ready for spotlight
Ventura County’s ability to be an attractive location for filming depends heavily on its ability to preserve its historic landscape and culture.
Editorial: Good luck to new chamber chief
Zoe Taylor is taking the job as interim president of the Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce.
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.
Editorial: Business battles brew as competition heats up
You’ve got to fight for your right to protect your turf.
Editorial: Pay raise for Camarillo leaders raises questions
The Ventura County Taxpayers Association has a reputation for telling it like it is, without passing political judgments on how governments spend their money. That’s why we appreciate the Taxpayers Association’s recent criticism of the way the city of Camarillo has gone about handing 5 percent pay hikes to its council members. It appears that Read More →
One SLO dad’s mission to save his daughter’s life, and the world

First, a word about what this column is not. It is not about a CEO, a big deal or a vast looming budget deficit. It is about a dad from San Luis Obispo who has embarked on a brave, if quixotic, quest to save his daughter’s life after she was diagnosed with cancer. Along the Read More →
Op/ed: Planning can help protect your life, business and family when disaster strikes
By Jean-Luc Bourdon on July 6, 2012 With fires threatening major cities in Colorado this summer and with dry conditions across the Tri-Counties, it’s time for business owners and managers to reassess their preparedness for disaster. The purpose of planning is to strategically pursue best-case scenarios while preventing worst-case scenarios. Which matters most? According to Read More →