Guest commentary: Why stronger brains will define the future of work
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Vlad Vaiman Artificial intelligence may be the most significant workforce transformation since the advent of electricity. But while earlier waves of automation replaced human muscle, today’s shift is fundamentally different. It is not about replacing people, but about reshaping how we think, decide and work alongside intelligent systems. A recent World Economic Forum report Read More →
Guest commentary: Why your environment, not your workload, is driving burnout
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy John La Puma, M.D. We live in one of the most envied regions on Earth. From the tech corridors, beaches and foothills of Santa Barbara to the agricultural powerhouses and beautiful landscapes of San Luis Obispo, the Central Coast is defined by its terrain. Yet, despite our geography, local business leaders are facing the Read More →
Guest commentary: Support employee health and wealth
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Brian Hutchin In today’s economy, it’s more important than ever for employers to focus on attracting and retaining employees. The current competitive market environment and higher expectations from candidates mean employers need to differentiate themselves, and one way to do this is with workplace benefits. WORKFORCE RETENTION SOURCES While some employment metrics are promising — Read More →
Guest commentary: Government funding cuts, rising costs at community colleges impact students
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Anne Paul King Think back to when you attended college. The costs were high, but not insurmountable. Community colleges were an option that offered post-secondary education close to home with affordable tuition. Today, while education costs at community colleges are still low compared to four-year universities, it might be surprising to some that the Read More →
Guest commentary: Is the Sable Offshore restart a genuine safety crisis, or has the finish line been moving for years?
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Jim Lisi Oil is flowing again. On March 14, 2026, Sable Offshore Corp. began shipping crude through a pipeline that had been inactive for nearly eleven years — one that ruptured in May 2015, releasing roughly 101,000 gallons of crude oil near Refugio State Beach, with an estimated 21,000 gallons reaching the Pacific. That Read More →
Guest commentary: Economic market update — AI, Iran, inflation and K-shaped consumption
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Eric Kelley 2026 has already been a year replete with spicy news items, including the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and the initiation of military strikes against Iran. Additionally, the Supreme Court struck down the initial tariff regime. AI SHAKES MARKET Mid-month, a smaller research firm, Citrini, issued a thought piece on the possible economic Read More →
Guest commentary: Employ caution with labor law — Tips to prevent misclassification
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Elke Kane Central Coast courts are increasingly facing labor law claims, with filings rising in recent years. Remote work and changes to employee classification have changed the rules for many people. At Trusted Legal, we’ve found that most misclassification stems from using outdated assessments and evolving job responsibilities, not intentional violations. However, those oversights Read More →
