Guest commentary: Employ caution with labor law — Tips to prevent misclassification
By Elke Kane Central Coast courts are increasingly facing labor law claims, with filings rising in recent years. Remote work and changes to employee classification have changed the rules for many people. At Trusted Legal, we’ve found that most misclassification stems from using outdated assessments and evolving job responsibilities, not intentional violations. However, those oversights Read More →

Dubroff: A report from the newsroom as we celebrate 26 years
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Street smarts: Goleta nonprofit celebrates 55th year with annual event
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Good works: BofA donates $186K to upskill tri-county workforce
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Our view: It’s all in the prep as 5 tri-county firms receive grants
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CRE: National CRE firm expands into Santa Barbara
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6 start-up finalists announced in 2026 AngelCon competition
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