Opinion: Chouinard’s Patagonia donation a prime example of living a purposeful life
By Shaun Tomson Yvon Chouinard, reluctant businessman and self-confessed “dirtbag,” made international headlines when he recently gave away the shares of the iconic outdoor clothing brand Patagonia. He founded the company with his wife, Malinda, in 1973, and it is based in Ventura, nestled in a grove of trees at the junction of the 101 Read More →
Our View: Irwin’s bill will give veterans a chance at a fresh start
At a time when California is scraping for everyone possible who can be recruited for work or job training, a bill by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, D-Thousand Oaks, struck a responsive chord. Signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom — who called Irwin to let her know while she was on a Saturday hike on Sept. 17 — Read More →
Our View: Pacifica made a shrewd move with pick for new president
The trustees of Pacifica Graduate Institute have made a bold choice in choosing Leonie Mattison to be the next president of the university. Now they should give her the support she needs to prove that she’s an academic leader with a bright future. With her unanimous appointment, which becomes official on Oct. 3, Mattison becomes Read More →
Our View: CLU researchers tell an important story of the Latino economy
When California Lutheran University’s Center for Economic Forecasting and Research rolled out its first Latino GDP report a number of years ago, we were impressed with this partnership between CLU and UCLA. Over the years, CERF director Matthew Fienup and researcher Dan Hamilton, along with UCLA’s David Hayes-Bautista, have run the academic equivalent of a Read More →
Opinion: Simple ways to lighten the load on our water treatment plants
By John Crisman Water scarcity and conservation continues to be top of mind for many of us living in California, especially after the California Senate approved a plan to lower home water use, reducing the standard to 47 gallons per person per day starting in 2025, and 42 gallons per person per day beginning in Read More →
Opinion: Don’t be so quick to ditch those lawns when drought hits
By Greg Campbell Ventura County’s Turf Replacement Rebate Program is one of many in California making the news as of late. Aimed at protecting California’s diminishing water supply, the program pays homeowners as much as $3,200 to remove their lawns. As well-intentioned as this program is, there are better strategies for reducing water usage that Read More →
Our View: Signs of progress in efforts to improve Ventura County’s business climate
Economic development has become a hot topic in Ventura County thanks to a couple of recent reports that spotlight a deep crisis in housing affordability and a dearth of head-of-household jobs. The issue has spilled over into Ventura County politics, where county supervisor candidate and former Assemblymember Jeff Gorell has been talking about creating a Read More →
