Op/ed: A new home for Ventura County’s nonprofit community
By Hugh Ralston on July 27, 2012 As commercial real estate reporter Marlize van Romburgh wrote in the July 20 edition of the Business Times, the Ventura County Community Foundation has a real home for the first time in its nearly 25-year history. I want to take a few words to explain why VCCF purchased Read More →
Editorial: Soaring worker’s comp costs threaten California
Increased costs are once again choking the California worker’s compensation system. That’s the conclusion reached by the Worker’s Compensation Action Network, a broadly based coalition of business and government groups fighting to keep employers from seeing their costs spiral out of control. The coalition includes the California Chamber, National Federation of Independent Business and a Read More →
Special comment from the editor: Reflecting on the Aurora tragedy
Each tragedy forces us to confront fundamental questions.
Op/ed: Using eminent domain to restructure bad mortgages is unethical
The use of eminent domain rewards irresponsible behavior.
Editorial: Ventura County’s green farming ready for spotlight
Ventura County’s ability to be an attractive location for filming depends heavily on its ability to preserve its historic landscape and culture.
Editorial: Good luck to new chamber chief
Zoe Taylor is taking the job as interim president of the Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce.
Op/ed: IRS audits for the ultra-wealthy — How to minimize the chances
The Internal Revenue Service has ramped up its efforts in recent years by expanding its audits of the wealthiest individuals.
