Violence underscores the need to bring Isla Vista in from the cold
Violent sexual assaults, street riots and now this tragedy mean that Isla Vista will increasingly be viewed as a place that is unsafe for parents to send their children, especially young women.
Letter: Finding a place for reflection after UCSB tragedy
Perhaps the Santa Barbara area should think about creating such a space as a memorial to those who have died in this tragic event.
Editor’s comment: From rants to rampage, many questions unanswered
The horrific rampage in Isla Vista on the Friday before Memorial Day was the work of a lone gunman with a history of psychological issues. Anyone who has seen a fragment of the YouTube video that Elliot Rodger posted shortly before committing what Sheriff Bill Brown calls a “mass murder” will almost certainly find it Read More →
SolarWorld learns what it’s like to be targeted by China
Two years ago, teams at SolarWorld’s sales office in Camarillo and production center in Hillsboro, Oregon, were hurrying to complete a Department of Commerce anti-dumping complaint against Chinese competitors when they received an urgent communication. An FBI field office in Camarillo wanted to give SolarWorld an important heads-up. Proprietary information had been hacked and the Read More →
Editorial: New Santa Maria chamber CEO looks to build on legacy
Glenn Morris looks like a smart pick to run the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce.
As Ventura County nonprofit leaders step aside, a rare opportunity to rethink philanthropy
Ventura County’s nonprofit community was rocked by two departures in as many days.
