Our view: Paradise lost for small firms as costs rise, sales stall
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Guest commentary: Legislative deal on California Private Attorneys General Act is a win for Ventura County businesses
By Danielle Borja & Nancy Lindholm In a state legislature that rarely delivers good news for employers, businesses throughout Ventura County can celebrate the historic agreement between business groups and labor advocates that brings meaningful reform to California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). This agreement took the form of two bills (SB 92 and AB Read More →
Guest commentary: Pacifica’s promise to supply the community with professional mental health experts
By Dr. Dylan Martinez Francisco Pacifica Graduate Institute cares about the community. This is at the heart of its new initiative called Pacifica Promise — a ten-year vision of Dr. Leonie Mattison, the President and CEO of Pacifica, inspired by a listening tour that included engaging with the public to understand the needs of the Read More →
Our view: Copeland shaped the future of downtown San Luis Obispo
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Guest commentary: Preparation trumps prediction, learn from endowments
By John Grace Endowments, with their pioneering strategies, have long been a source of inspiration for the securities industry. Their innovative approaches can be a beacon of hope for individual investors, igniting a desire to enhance their understanding of investment strategies and inspiring them to explore new possibilities. Endowments operate under vastly different conditions than Read More →
Guest commentary: Home insurance is skyrocketing, but here’s what you can do about it
By Salena Bracamontes It’s become an all-too-common scenario for California homeowners. A letter arrives in the mail from your home insurance company informing you that your coverage won’t be renewed. You did nothing wrong. Maybe you’ve had the same insurance company for decades and never filed a claim. Yet now you’re faced with having to quickly Read More →
Our view: It’s time to greenlight Hancock, Cuesta degrees
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