Our view: SLO County gets stinged by Madre, Templeton fires
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Guest commentary: Population trends threatening U.S. prosperity
By Vlad Vaiman In recent years, birth rates dropping well below replacement levels has caused a worldwide seismic demographic change. Despite increased life expectancy, many nations — including the United States — are currently seeing a fast demographic transition toward “youth scarcity,” where fewer young people must sustain a fast-growing retiree population. Historically, global social and economic systems have relied on a steadily rising Read More →
Guest commentary: Santa Barbara is quietly building the future of Artificial Intelligence
By Starr Hall While Silicon Valley often dominates the headlines, the real story of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation is quietly taking root on the Central Coast, from Ventura to San Luis Obispo. Local startups are using AI to tackle real-world business challenges, ranging from marketing and customer feedback tocybersecurity, and even sustainability efforts. These diverse applications of AI are reshaping industries and Read More →
Our view: Low crime rates belie rationale for ICE raids
There are two good reasons to believe the recent ICE activity in Ventura is not based on any actual plan or strategy to improve public safety. The first is crime statistics. A look at California’s violent crime data from 2013-2023 concluded that Ventura County is one of the five safest counties in the state, with Read More →
Special comment from the editor
As CSU Channel Islands prepares for the departure of President Richard Yao on August 1, some Ventura County insiders think former President Dick Rush could provide an interim solution. Yao stunned many observers when he announced on July 1 that he was leaving to become president of DataPhilanthropy, the grantmaking arm of Trade Desk Founder Read More →
Our view: Embracing the business of women’s sport
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Guest commentary: The housing bubble is losing air
By John Grace We all know no one can predict the future. If we could, we’d all be sipping piña coladas in our beachside mansions bought with Bitcoin in 2012. Instead, we’re squinting at the horizon like financially anxious meerkats, trying to guess how the economic wind is blowing. It’s a lot like driving while Read More →
