Public health officials are our COVID commanders
Health Care & Life Science, OpinionBy Angela Hart As a veteran who served back-to-back tours in Iraq, I initially cringed when commentators compared the COVID-19 crisis to wartime — no bullets, no blood and no one volunteered for this. But after my months of reporting on the pandemic, it has become painfully clear this is like war. People are dying Read More →
This Labor Day, wear a mask and ease the burden on local hospitals
Op/Eds, OpinionBy Scott Robertson Dignity Health Central Coast want to remind you to stay safe and protected. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises individuals to consider how to minimize exposure and the spread of coronavirus as some communities begin to hold events. The more people an individual interacts with at a gathering and Read More →
Love hurts: Pandemic teaches new ways to evaluate stocks
OpinionBy Kyle McIntosh Over the last several years, I fell in love. This is not a love story about my family or our not-so-smart golden doodle. Instead, this is a story about how I fell in love with a stock, and the turmoil I’ve experienced with it during the COVID-19 pandemic. While my relationship with Read More →
Witman: Plan now for post-pandemic future
OpinionBy Paul Witman It was not that long ago when businesses, especially startups, talked about viral scalability as something they really hoped to need. They worked toward making their business “go viral,” spreading rapidly among a population of new users and driving up demand, revenue and eventually profits. The term “viral” carries a more ominous Read More →
Giving to your family, not the IRS
Columns, Latest newsBy John Ambrecht For some time, I have been watching the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on federal interest rates that control estate planning options and strategies. I’ve also considered possible changes in the estate and gift tax law if Joe Biden were elected and power shifts in Washington. Make no mistake: If you have Read More →
Towner: Businesses have a crucial role to play in suppressing COVID-19
Latest news, OpinionLast week, California Governor Gavin Newsom reintroduced restrictions on public venues in attempt to control a surge in COVID-19 infections. The order called for closing all indoor operations at bars, wineries, tasting rooms, movie theaters, family entertainment centers, zoos, museums and cardrooms. Closer to home, Ventura County public health officials are closely watching the number Read More →
Carson: Connectivity is new electricity in pandemic
Higher Education, Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Loredana Carson The current pandemic has sharpened our focus on many issues in the past 90 days, and it is important that these crucial matters do not recede from view as the virus ebbs and flows. The past three months of physical distancing has shown how fragile our ecosystem really is. According to the Read More →
