Guest commentary: The housing bubble is losing air
By John Grace We all know no one can predict the future. If we could, we’d all be sipping piña coladas in our beachside mansions bought with Bitcoin in 2012. Instead, we’re squinting at the horizon like financially anxious meerkats, trying to guess how the economic wind is blowing. It’s a lot like driving while Read More →

Our view: Despite economic uncertainty, the Central Coast remains a hot spot
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Guest commentary: America First cannot mean America Alone
By Jamshid Damooei President Trump is revitalizing the pledge of America First, the political theory he rallied behind during his first term which generally involves limiting immigration, disregarding global affairs and focusing solely on our domestic policy. This includes policies of non-interventionism, American nationalism and protectionist trade policy. America First is accompanied by a feeling that the rise of immigration has Read More →
Guest commentary: California’s new probate law is a win for some, but not all families
By Crista Hermance As an estate and crisis planning attorney, my mission is to help families avoid the chaos that can arise when a loved one passes without a plan in place. I’ve spent years educating clients about the very real — and often surprising — complications of California’s probate system. Many people assume that Read More →

Our view: VNA hits the mark with touching Tom Parker tribute
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Our view: We are all the victims of this SLO fraud case
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Guest commentary: Proposed ‘skinny budget’ threatens to eliminate vital programs
By Patricia Keelan On April 1st, the new Trump administration abruptly closed five regional Head Start offices that provided support and guidance for Head Start programs in 23 states and territories, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. But this was no April Fool’s joke. The sudden loss of the regional staff who had Read More →