Street smarts: First 5 Ventura County announces new executive director
The First 5 Ventura County Commission appointed Lauren Arzu as the organization’s new executive director during a special meeting on Nov. 26. Arzu joined F5VC in 2017 as a program manager, where she helped advocate on behalf of young children and collaborated with countywide partners to advance F5VC’s goals and vision. She helped play a Read More →
Vital Signs: Workers’ name pay as top priority for 2026
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Thousand Oaks’ 2025 highlights include biotech investments
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Guest commentary: The impossibility of afforable housing
Update: A previous version of this story incorrectly wrote this as an editorial from our newsroom; it is a guest commentary. By Don Katich If I wanted to destroy affordable housing in Santa Barbara, I wouldn’t swing a wrecking ball. No, I’d smile politely and pass laws. I’d say I was protecting people, preserving neighborhoods, Read More →
Guest commentary: Why every leader needs a personal board of directors
By Dennis M. Baker In business, we accept that every company needs a board of directors. A CEO who operates without one would be seen as reckless. Yet in our personal and professional lives, most of us do exactly that — we try to navigate career, relationships, money, and purpose without the steadying counsel of Read More →
Ventura County reboots zoning, planning regulations
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New Antioch head marks 100 days, touts Santa Barbara campus
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