Our view: Charges over COVID test show perils of penny stocks
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Opinion: A little risk isn’t too risky, and other investing rules for 2021
By Tracie McMillion The year 2020 had more than its fair share of uncertainties—from the market sell-off in March to sporadic periods of market volatility. As we turn the calendar year, it is now time for investors to focus on the road ahead. Here are five actions investors should consider in 2021: 1. Hold the Read More →
Opinion: Lessons from Peloton for the home workplace
By Kyle McIntosh After 23 years working for corporations, I transitioned to teaching full time at California Lutheran University in August. Knowing that classes would be virtual for the fall, I attended seminars to learn the best practices for learning in this format. While these classes were useful, many of the top techniques that I Read More →
Dignity Health regional CEO Chuck Cova to retire
Dignity Health Central Coast President and CEO Chuck Cova will step down as the leader of the biggest hospital chain in the region, Dignity Health announced Dec. 30. His retirement comes after a 38-year career with Dignity Health. Cova was the president and CEO of Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria in 2004 when Read More →
State launches $500M relief program for small businesses
The first round of applications for California’s Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program opened Dec. 30, a month after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state was giving $500 million in grants to small businesses and nonprofits. “Small business owners and our nonprofits serve as the economic heart of every California community,” Newsom said in a Read More →
Chuck and Tom Cohen start new land use law firm in Thousand Oaks
A new Ventura County law firm will greet the new year: The father and son team of Chuck and Tom Cohen are forming a new firm called Cohen Land Use Law, LLP, leveraging their expertise in real estate and development. The Cohens announced the formation of their new Thousand Oaks-based firm on Dec. 29. They Read More →