Letter: UCSB should take leadership role in Isla Vista
Letters to the Editor, OpinionDear editor: As you mention in your May 30 column, Isla Vista is a unique situation. It is a very dense, student-dominated (and therefore non-permanent) population that is fairly effectively cut off from outside influences. I think, at the end of the day, UC Santa Barbara has to be the entity to step in. The Read More →
Letter: Finding a place for reflection after UCSB tragedy
Letters to the Editor, OpinionPerhaps the Santa Barbara area should think about creating such a space as a memorial to those who have died in this tragic event.
Op/ed: Investing in all of our children
Op/Eds, OpinionWe at the Ventura County Community Foundation have renewed our focus on helping the region’s youth get out of adolescence not only safely but with more skills and opportunities for a productive life. We think this is a smart investment in the future of Ventura County.
Op/ed: Putting the leadership into thought leadership
Op/Eds, OpinionIt’s becoming an increasingly important aspect of a company’s marketing strategy, but in my experience, many executives are uncomfortable about the idea of being thought leaders.
Op/ed: Auditor independence should be left to the accounting profession
Op/Eds, OpinionThe concern about audit independence — the question of whether the performance of non-audit services for an audit client impairs audit independence — is an old one.
Op/ed: Congress whiffs on reform of exploding food-stamp program
Op/Eds, OpinionThis once-modest program, originally set up to provide temporary assistance to the truly poor, has morphed into a massive runaway entitlement program that is grossly mismanaged, rife with fraud and badly in need of reform.
Op/ed: Pension investments are fundamentally sound
Op/Eds, OpinionPensions are a vital part of compensation and serve as an asset to local governments.
