Guest commentary: The challenges of the “business” responsibilities of pastors and senior church lay leaders
By Paul Witman Cal Lutheran University Most businesses have someone designated as the CEO – the person in charge. In a church, that is often the pastor, tasked with not only the spiritual leadership of the church but also managing its business operations. Ask almost all pastors, and they describe their administrative training in seminary Read More →
Guest commentary: An economic outlook on California’s climbing energy prices
By Michael Manchak A recent report from The California Center for Jobs and the Economy reveals that the Golden State currently faces the highest energy rates in the nation for electricity, gasoline, and diesel, with the fifth-highest natural gas prices. The forecast for 2024 suggests a continued upward trend in energy prices, primarily influenced by Read More →
Our view: Lessons learned from the Thomas Fire and Montecito mudslides
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Our view: Region’s economy has a lot to answer in 2024
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Editorial: State’s money influx hurt as wealthy individuals flee
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Guest commentary: Navigating the transformative potential and risks of Generative AI in the workplace
By LightGabler In the relentless pursuit of efficiency and consistency in the workplace, businesses find themselves at the forefront of an unprecedented technological revolution. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) programs like ChatGPT, GPT-4, DALL-E 2, Midjourney, and DreamStudio have emerged as powerful tools that are changing the way we work. These innovations hold the promise of Read More →
Guest commentary: Trust but verify your online maps and directions
By Paul Witman Cal Lutheran University It was intended to be a straightforward, 5-hour drive northeast from Los Angeles to Las Vegas to pick up our son at the airport, en route to Utah for Thanksgiving. But what started as a time-saving detour ended for us in a 2-hour delay to get back to where Read More →
