Guest commentary: Elevated oil prices add new pressure to 2026 holiday private jet travel
By Sarah Oberman Private jet travelers vacationing for the holidays may face a more expensive season as elevated oil prices add additional cost pressure to an already high-demand period. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, global oil inventories have declined this year by approximately 400 million barrels, with this trend continuing through the end Read More →
Guest commentary: When AI makes your best employee look average on paper
By Eric Zackrison Something odd is happening in employee evaluation in the world of AI agents. You can have two people in the same role, and the one with the worse numbers may be the one you least want to lose. I think most of us recognize that AI and AI agents can hide poor Read More →
Guest commentary: Why legendary Domino’s founder Tom Monaghan formed a unique board
By Ritch K. Eich Junior boards are a rarity. I’m not referring to the junior boards consisting of 35-to-45-year-olds being groomed for future leadership roles. I’m talking about boards that offer seats to literal schoolchildren. One of the first companies that made this innovative move was Domino’s Inc., founded and led by the “Comeback Kid of Read More →
Guest commentary: Turning retirement dreams into travel realities
By Sarah Reznick For many people, retirement represents something they have been working toward and dreaming about for decades: having more control over their time. They imagine spending more time with family, pursuing long-delayed interests and hobbies, or simply sleeping in with nowhere to be on a Tuesday. For many retirees, that freedom also means Read More →
Guest commentary: Domestic violence in the workplace
By Caroline Prijatel-Sutton October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when we focus our attention on education and outreach efforts in Ventura County. We know that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will encounter violence in their relationships in their lifetime and that domestic violence, typically viewed as a private matter, Read More →
Expert view from Montecito B&T: How to best protect your personal and business data
The role of data ownership The ever-evolving threat landscape requires organizations of all sizes to be prepared for a variety of disaster events, from physical disasters like fires and floods to virtual disasters like ransomware or business email compromise. Every organization should have a response plan for potential disaster events, physical or virtual in nature, Read More →
Emergency prep guest commentary: Your preparedness helps protect your community
Emergencies can happen with little warning, making preparedness one of the most effective tools for protecting yourself, your family and your community. Whether it’s assembling an emergency kit, storing food and water, or creating an evacuation plan, taking simple steps in advance can help you respond swiftly when it matters most. As an emergency medical Read More →
