Business Times 2026 CEO of the Year — Direct Relief’s Amy Weaver
Amy Weaver understands the importance of her position. As the CEO of Direct Relief, she understands the positive impact she can make on people who are suffering through some of the worst moments of their lives. It’s why she took the job in May 2025 and it’s why more than a year later, she is still willing to learn Read More →
H.R.1 concerns aired at Reagan Library healthcare summit
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Environmental groups sue Trump administration over Sable’s restart of oil production
The Environmental Defense Center and other conservation groups filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration on Sept. 22 to challenge a “special permit” allowing Sable Offshore Corp. to restart oil production at its Santa Ynez Unit off Santa Barbara County’s coast. The permit waives certain federal safety regulations for onshore pipelines CA-324 and CA-325, Read More →
Tri-county companies make key additions
• Santa Barbara-based Bitwarden announced the appointment of Mary Writz as chief product officer. Writz brings more than 20 years of cybersecurity and product leadership experience and will lead product strategy and portfolio development for the company, which serves more than 15 million users and over 80,000 businesses across 180 countries. • Westlake Village-based Turn Therapeutics, Read More →
Central Coast jobless rate continues rising
The Central Coast jobless rate is on the rise for the third consecutive month, jumping to 4.76% in August from 4.56% in July, according to the California Employment Development Department’s latest numbers released Sept. 19. All three counties saw their unemployment rate increase in July. Ventura County’s rate was the highest, jumping to 5%, up Read More →
Guest commentary: Nervous system regulation for the high achiever
By Petra Beumer High achievers are often remarkably good at pushing through fatigue, stress and even the signals telling us that we may need a break. We are used to being responsible, meeting our obligations and getting things done. For a long time, this way of operating may serve us very well. The challenge comes Read More →
