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Guest commentary: Wing it and risk it: Six tips for women speakers

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By Lois Phillips As a woman with something to say, you need to be well prepared to gain credibility as the voice of authority, which has traditionally been a man’s voice.  A presentation that flounders — that’s redundant, ignores a current reality or presents inaccurate information — can undermine not only your present authority but Read More →

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Guest commentary: A solid F: The grade most Americans and AI earn on retirement literacy 

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By John Grace Let me take a moment to set the stage. Do you think you are an above-average driver, as most people do?  We have known for some time that people tend to rank themselves imperfectly. While some are sure they are better than average at a skill, others know they are much worse.  Read More →

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Our view: AgWest Farm Credit makes bet on innovation

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Guest commentary: Black business ownership and bridging the wealth gap

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By Gilbert McAllister The persistent wealth gap in the United States disproportionately affects Black and African American communities, where systemic barriers like limited access to capital and unequal opportunities hinder economic mobility and wealth creation.  However, African American entrepreneurship offers a pathway toward individual and community empowerment. Central Coast Minority Enterprise Resource Affiliates (CCMERA), an Read More →

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Our view: Housing crisis is spiraling and hurting the workforce

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Leave it to Matthew Fienup, director of California Lutheran University’s CERF program to tell it like it is when it comes to housing. At the 2024 Ventura County Economic Forecast he laid it on the line. A family earning something like $150,000 a year can barely afford rent. Mortgage?  Forget about it. Median home prices Read More →

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Our view: SCE’s Thomas Fire payout reminds region about emergency prep

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Guest commentary: Why and how your company should celebrate Women’s History Month

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By Lois Phillips Women’s History Month has been celebrated every March for the last 45 years to honor the historical and societal impacts made by women all around the world.  Unfortunately, companies tend to lag behind when it comes to seizing this opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of businesswomen in general as well as accomplished Read More →