Emergency prep 2026: CMC gives first responders equipment they can count on
For first responders to effectively carry out emergency saves for people who need it, they need to know that the gear they are using is not only reliable, but also of the highest quality. That’s been the goal of CMC Rescue since it was founded in Goleta in 1978 and nearly 50 years later, many Read More →
Emergency prep 2026: How to remain protected against El Niño
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Expert view from Montecito B&T: How to best protect your personal and business data
The role of data ownership The ever-evolving threat landscape requires organizations of all sizes to be prepared for a variety of disaster events, from physical disasters like fires and floods to virtual disasters like ransomware or business email compromise. Every organization should have a response plan for potential disaster events, physical or virtual in nature, Read More →
Emergency prep guest commentary: Your preparedness helps protect your community
Emergencies can happen with little warning, making preparedness one of the most effective tools for protecting yourself, your family and your community. Whether it’s assembling an emergency kit, storing food and water, or creating an evacuation plan, taking simple steps in advance can help you respond swiftly when it matters most. As an emergency medical Read More →
Report highlights Central Coast as aerospace hub
A new report makes the case that with 7,000 companies employing some 80,000 workers, the region should be recognized as major hub for aerospace and autonomous systems. Called “The Central Coast: Built to Prove What’s Next,” the report catalogues a number of familiar assets, and some new initiatives. The report was released by a group Read More →
Guest commentary: California’s Medicaid scrutiny shows a shift in healthcare fraud enforcement
By Katherine A. Bowles The federal government’s healthcare fraud crackdown on the West Coast is no longer just an announcement. Since the Department of Justice launched its West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force this spring, California has become an early test of what a more aggressive enforcement environment could look like. In July, the U.S. Department Read More →
Dubroff: Direct Relief CEO — Innovation can advance private philanthropy
After a bit over a year on the job, Amy Weaver of Direct Relief, our Business Times CEO of the Year, finds her organization at the center of a global crisis in humanitarian response. When I sat down with her for our latest Civil Dialogues podcast episode, I was struck by how much the world Read More →
