Gorell, Newsom team to recruit firms to Golden state
Latest news, Tri-County Economy, Tri-County Public CompaniesLooking to counter raiding expeditions by high-profile elected officials from outside the state, California is about to embark on a recruiting effort of its own. At a meeting expected to take place Friday in Thousand Oaks, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Assemblymember Jeff Gorell, a Republican from the 37th District, are expected to announce a Read More →
Special comment from the editor: Reflecting on the Aurora tragedy
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionEach tragedy forces us to confront fundamental questions.
Big-thinking projects could spell a whole new era for Ventura
Columns, Tri-County EconomyOnce considered an also-ran among California beach communities, Ventura has been on an upward arc.
One SLO dad’s mission to save his daughter’s life, and the world
Columns, OpinionFirst, a word about what this column is not. It is not about a CEO, a big deal or a vast looming budget deficit. It is about a dad from San Luis Obispo who has embarked on a brave, if quixotic, quest to save his daughter’s life after she was diagnosed with cancer. Along the Read More →
From the editor: Health care ruling is a gamechanger
Latest news, OpinionSome thoughts on what the Supreme Court’s decision means.
What is a crisis of confidence, and how do we get over it?
Columns, OpinionDavid Newton, a professor at Westmont College, is the editor of a new book called “Crisis of Confidence.” It has a clever title. And, for the public-affairs junkie, it’s a good, quick read through the fiscal and public policy challenges facing the country. There is a thorough explanation of the “fiscal cliff” that we face Read More →