Guest commentary: Changes in estate laws mean it’s time to streamline your trust
By F.T. “Ted” Muegenburg Less than 1% of estates are subject to estate tax – sometimes called “death tax” — under the current exemption limit of $13,990,00, but come January 1, 2026, the Estate, Gift Tax and Generation Skipping Tax Exemptions will bump up further to $15 million. This means even more people will take Read More →
Our view: California’s largest blaze kicks off fire season
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Our view: Neighbors support fund helps keeps kids in school
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Special comment: Local institutions team up on neighborhood support fund
A coalition of businesses, nonprofits, local governments and educational institutions across Ventura County is creating a fund to support families and businesses facing one of the most disruptive years in recent decades. The Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund will operate in partnership with the Community Foundation to blunt the effects of recent immigration raids and Read More →
Guest commentary: Debt is reaching new highs throughout the U.S.
By John Grace Do you remember the good old days when a road trip meant questionable snacks, blaring mixtapes, and kids bouncing around the back seat like ping pong balls? Then, one day, the seatbelt law hit, and the family rebellion began. You had to threaten, “Put that seatbelt on, or we’re not going anywhere!” Read More →
Our view: Port embarks on new phase controlling emissions
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Guest commentary: Tips to help active duty military navigate finances as civilians
By Darrin Gauvin Bank of America / United States Air Force Staff Sergeant The Tri-counties are home to major military bases — land, sea, and air — that bring a significant number of active-duty military to reside here. Having banked both the U.S. Military and the Central Coast for over a century, Bank of America Read More →
