Our view: Michael Morris left his mark on San Luis Obispo business
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Guest commentary: Santa Barbara’s Coastal Intelligence is redefining tech community
By Starr Hall In a world where most AI conversations occur behind screens, in data centers, or on Zoom calls, a new wave of collaboration is quietly unfolding in Santa Barbara, marked by handshakes, laughter, and genuine eye contact. Coastal Intelligence, founded by longtime community builders Jim Sterne, Mark Sylvester, and Mike Wald, is creating Read More →
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 →
