Our View: Loss of Ramirez a tragedy for an entire community
Ventura County’s business and civic leaders have endured the devastating Thomas Fire, the Borderline shootings and the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic. But nothing could prepare the county’s leadership for the sudden death of Carmen Ramirez, chair of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors, who was struck by a pickup truck and killed in downtown Read More →
Opinion: Ventura County leaders remember Supervisor Carmen Ramirez
On the evening of Aug. 12, Ventura County Supervisor Carmen Ramirez died after she was struck by a pickup truck while crossing a street in downtown Oxnard. Here is a small sampling of the outpouring of condolences from community leaders in the days following her death: “There was no one I admired more than Carmen. Read More →
Opinion: Carmen Ramirez’s death is a wake-up call for street safety
By Rick Cole “We have breaking news tonight where a deadly vehicle vs. pedestrian accident has claimed the life of Carmen Ramirez,” the Channel 7 anchor announced. “She’s the chair of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors.” Ramirez was using the crosswalk at the intersection of 7th and A streets in Oxnard’s downtown when she Read More →
Our View: New CEO a wise choice by Ventura County supes
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Opinion: Empowering women to be future business leaders
By Lindsey Carnett “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Speed versus distance, individual versus team — which is better? For me, this wise African proverb certainly sets out the answer. I am fortunate to work with a great team of women at Marketing Maven, and Read More →
Opinion: How to navigate a return to the workforce
By Nicki Parr It was a welcome development when LinkedIn recently announced that “Career Break” would now be a standard option in the “Experience” section of a user’s profile. Given that at least half of us will need to take a career break at some point in our working lives — whether to provide care Read More →
Opinion: Look to the arts for the next generation of leaders
By Ritch Eich A constant in the world of business and politics is the need for leaders who inspire, spark creativity, build trust, and innovate. And yet, in America today, we find ourselves in a leadership drought. Practically everywhere we turn our eyes, we see failure, as establishment leaders prove themselves wholly incapable of addressing Read More →
