Central Coast jobless rate sees slight decrease in September
After three consecutive months of a rising unemployment rate, the Central Coast saw some good news for September, with the jobless rate dropping to 4.66% from 4.76% in August, according to the California Employment Development Department’s latest numbers released Oct. 16. All three counties saw their unemployment rate decrease in September. Ventura County’s rate was Read More →
Guest commentary: Turning retirement dreams into travel realities
By Sarah Reznick For many people, retirement represents something they have been working toward and dreaming about for decades: having more control over their time. They imagine spending more time with family, pursuing long-delayed interests and hobbies, or simply sleeping in with nowhere to be on a Tuesday. For many retirees, that freedom also means Read More →
Guest commentary: Domestic violence in the workplace
By Caroline Prijatel-Sutton October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when we focus our attention on education and outreach efforts in Ventura County. We know that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will encounter violence in their relationships in their lifetime and that domestic violence, typically viewed as a private matter, Read More →
Stroke care major focus at annual neuro symposium
In an effort to continue discussing some of the latest advancements and knowledge about topics in neurocare, Adventist Health is hosting its fourth annual Central Coast Neuroscience Symposium led by distinguished experts on Oct. 30. The conference will deliver evidence-based updates to enhance stroke clinical knowledge — from triage, to surgery, endovascular therapy, bedside care, Read More →
Dubroff: The region is facing an ag crisis. Ventura County is ground zero.
Ventura County farmers have been through a lot in the 150-plus years since they broke away from Santa Barbara County to plow their own future. But many ag leaders alive today tell me they can’t remember times as difficult as these. Widen the lens a bit, and prospects are not much better for Santa Barbara or San Read More →
New breast cancer prevention, treatment programs unveiled on Central Coast
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Street smarts: Ventech returns with event focused on AI agents
Ventech, the premier hub for business and technology innovation in the Central Coast region, will host an event titled “The Future of Work: Humans + AI Agents” on Oct. 21 at the Cabrillo Pavilion in Santa Barbara. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. The talk will explore how a new generation of AI agents can Read More →
