Guest commentary: Your business is worth millions — Are you really ready to sell it?
By Bryan Esarco The consideration of owner readiness seems like a basic concept, but it can easily be overlooked in the excitement of valuation. In my experience, I’ve seen deals fail because the owners bypassed exit planning, including the necessary step of assessing the owner’s readiness. The reality is that confirming the owner’s willingness and readiness Read More →
Our view: Business, community will benefit from Oxnard OZ.2 award
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Guest commentary: They take more than they give? The tax data tells a more complicated story
By John Grace The debate over undocumented immigration usually begins with what it costs taxpayers. But what if the conversation also included what undocumented immigrants contribute? According to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, undocumented immigrants paid an estimated $96.7 billion in federal, state and local taxes in 2022. Of that, $37.3 billion went Read More →
Our view: Cox, Charter set to merge as CPUC gives go-ahead
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Our view: Ojai Raptor Center earned its wings with eagle care
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Guest commentary: How to master AI without losing the human touch
By Jim Sterne The hardest part of adopting generative AI is identifying the use cases. That’s why most people are still stuck on “help me write this email.” Anthony Hamilton is well past that. He filled out a Better Business Bureau survey about AI use and his answers were interesting enough that I asked for Read More →
Guest commentary: 3 ways to build a competitive advantage in the second half of 2026
By Luiz Vilera While some companies were challenged by uncertain geopolitical and economic forces in the first half of 2026, informed executives remained agile, making key decisions in real time. Strong leaders are focused on three priorities that will help inform their strategic vision in the second half of the year. DEPLOY AI NOW AI Read More →
