Sohn is bullish on U.S. and region’s prospects for the New Year
For 2014, emerging markets, once the darling of economists, will take a back seat to industrialized nations. And the U.S. will be at the head of the pack — at least temporarily — with Southern California turning in a surprisingly strong performance.
Op/ed: Caring for Fido after you’re gone – should you set up a pet trust?
While not many people have $12 million, or even $2 million, to leave in trust for the care of their family pet, rest assured there are a number of excellent options available for the care of your furry family member when the time comes.
Editorial: A stronger Santa Maria bodes well for the region
The city’s comeback is being fueled in part by the housing bust, which left it as a rare find in the region — a large community with affordable homes, condos and apartments and a skilled workforce.
Op/ed: Tri-county nonprofit trends to watch for in 2014
As one of the largest employers in the Tri-Counties and a provider of vital services, the nonprofit sector is critical to the region’s well being. Let’s look at trends nonprofits will experience in two key areas for 2014: fundraising and marketing.
Editorial: Drones could still bring billions despite FAA setback
Ventura County’s bid to become a Federal Aviation Administration test area for unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, came up short on Dec. 30, when the FAA announced that six other states had finished first in a competition that attracted 25 applicants.
Five tri-county economic trends we’ll be watching in the New Year
Conventional wisdom holds that with a federal budget in hand, a financial system on the mend, rising housing prices and steady job growth, 2014 ought to be a pretty darn good year.
