Central Coast jobless rate sees slight decrease in September
Banking & Finance, Central Coast, Columns, Economy, Latest news, middle, Tri-County EconomyAfter three consecutive months of a rising unemployment rate, the Central Coast saw some good news for September, with the jobless rate dropping to 4.66% from 4.76% in August, according to the California Employment Development Department’s latest numbers released Oct. 16. All three counties saw their unemployment rate decrease in September. Ventura County’s rate was Read More →
Guest commentary: Domestic violence in the workplace
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Caroline Prijatel-Sutton October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when we focus our attention on education and outreach efforts in Ventura County. We know that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will encounter violence in their relationships in their lifetime and that domestic violence, typically viewed as a private matter, Read More →
Stroke care major focus at annual neuro symposium
Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, left, San Luis Obispo County, Subscriber content, TechnologyIn an effort to continue discussing some of the latest advancements and knowledge about topics in neurocare, Adventist Health is hosting its fourth annual Central Coast Neuroscience Symposium led by distinguished experts on Oct. 30. The conference will deliver evidence-based updates to enhance stroke clinical knowledge — from triage, to surgery, endovascular therapy, bedside care, Read More →
Street smarts: Ventech returns with event focused on AI agents
Central Coast, Columns, Latest news, Tourism, Tri-County EconomyVentech, the premier hub for business and technology innovation in the Central Coast region, will host an event titled “The Future of Work: Humans + AI Agents” on Oct. 21 at the Cabrillo Pavilion in Santa Barbara. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. The talk will explore how a new generation of AI agents can Read More →
Our view: If you care about your future cast your ballot on Nov. 3
Editorials, Latest news, Opinion, Subscriber contentAmid the nonstop coverage of the midterm race for control of the House and Senate, plus the coverage of races for governor and LA mayor, it’s easy to overlook the importance of local elections on Nov. 3. Mail ballots are already in the hands of many voters, which means the process of citizens exercising their civic Read More →
805 law: T.O. employment law firm proud of its first year
Central Coast, Latest news, Law & Goverment, Subscriber contentThousand Oaks-based EmployLaw Group recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. Co-founders Jamie N. Stein and Ryan Haws say their exclusively employer-side employment law firm educates California employers and protects them before, during and after employment disputes. “Reaching our one-year anniversary is a big source of pride for Ryan and me,” Stein told the Business Times. “We worked really hard to Read More →
Report: Aerospace employs 80,000 in tri-county region
Central Coast, Latest news, Subscriber content, TechnologyA new report makes the case that with 7,000 companies employing some 80,000 workers, the region should be recognized as a major hub for aerospace and autonomous systems. Called “The Central Coast: Built to Prove What’s Next,” the report catalogues a number of familiar assets and some new initiatives. The report was released by a Read More →
