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By Henry Dubroff / Friday, November 7th, 2014 / Columns, Latest news, Opinion, Top Stories / Comments Off on Dubroff: Business and politics shake hands at tri-county voting booths
With Tuesday’s elections headed to the rear view mirror, it’s clear that politics on the Central Coast have tilted toward the center and toward a more business-friendly agenda.
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By Guest commentary / Friday, November 7th, 2014 / Op/Eds, Opinion / Comments Off on Op/ed: Democrats hope for electoral comeback in 2016
Some Democrats who lost their race could try again in 2016. For today, however, it’s a safe bet that anyone who has just completed an exhausting and losing campaign isn’t thinking about two years from now.
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By Henry Dubroff / Friday, October 31st, 2014 / Latest news, Opinion, Top Stories / Comments Off on Dubroff: A tale of turnout, transition and the state of tri-county politics
Money and party lines still count. But in the end, turnout will matter most.
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By Guest commentary / Friday, October 31st, 2014 / Op/Eds, Opinion / Comments Off on Op/ed: Blaming QE for alien invasions and everything else
An interesting conjecture shows some evidence that monetary policy changes can disturb the financial system.
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By Guest commentary / Friday, October 31st, 2014 / Op/Eds, Opinion / Comments Off on Op/ed: Five states where senate polls may be misleading
Here are five states most at risk for polling mishaps in their Senate elections, ranked from most to least likely.
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By Editorial Board / Friday, October 31st, 2014 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: New Bellosguardo board faces daunting challenge
The foundation’s role will be to determine the future of Bellosguardo, the estate located on the bluffs overlooking Santa Barbara’s East Beach.
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By Guest commentary / Friday, October 24th, 2014 / Op/Eds, Opinion / Comments Off on Op/ed: Measure P is too deceptive and costly
It would cripple the oil industry, a mainstay of the North County economy, and deprive the county of more than $16 million in annual revenue — most of which supports our schools. It would expose taxpayers to losses of tens or hundreds of millions of dollars in “takings” lawsuits. And sadly, it’s all based on misunderstandings and misinformation.
