Opinion: Chouinard’s Patagonia donation a prime example of living a purposeful life
By Shaun Tomson Yvon Chouinard, reluctant businessman and self-confessed “dirtbag,” made international headlines when he recently gave away the shares of the iconic outdoor clothing brand Patagonia. He founded the company with his wife, Malinda, in 1973, and it is based in Ventura, nestled in a grove of trees at the junction of the 101 Read More →
Our View: Irwin’s bill will give veterans a chance at a fresh start
At a time when California is scraping for everyone possible who can be recruited for work or job training, a bill by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, D-Thousand Oaks, struck a responsive chord. Signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom — who called Irwin to let her know while she was on a Saturday hike on Sept. 17 — Read More →
Former InTouch CEO lays out future of telehealth
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Street Smarts: CSUCI administrator’s new book looks at Latinos in the military
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Portfolio Watch: Fiscal prudence is hot again; demand for homes slowing
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At CLU forum, employers are resigned to the new jobs reality
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In the region and the nation, women get a tiny share of venture capital dollars
When Haley Pavone, the founder of San Luis Obispo-based Pashion Footwear, pitches to investors, hoping to gain new capital to scale her already successful business, she usually has one obstacle: convincing men to see the same need in the market she sees. Pashion Footwear makes convertible heels — shoes with removable heels so they can Read More →
