Guest commentary: Reimagining education in the AI era
By John Garcia Imagine a classroom where artificial intelligence (AI) instantly writes essays, flawlessly solves complex math problems, and generates computer code in any programming language. Today, AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude make this a reality, fundamentally reshaping education. The critical challenge is no longer transferring information but nurturing students’ ability to critically apply knowledge and Read More →
Our view: PCBT looks forward as we celebrate 25th birthday
With the current issue of the Business Times, we’re turning over to a new year — and celebrating 25 years as the Central Coast’s voice for business news and information. On March 17, 2000, we launched the Business Times with the idea that the Central Coast business community was dynamic, unique and worthy of in-depth Read More →
Guest commentary: Moving toward more ethical and meaningful talent management
By Vlad Vaiman During a recent earnings call, Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, created a stir by referring to layoffs at Tiffany & Co. as “promoting outwards.” The expression used by Arnault closely parallels Mark Zuckerberg’s terminology at Meta and highlights a dangerous leadership trend that treats workers as disposable resources instead of acknowledging their Read More →

Our view: Welcome back, VCEDA
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Our view: SB County supervisors draw questions over 48% hike in pay
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Guest commentary: Addressing employer hesitancy in hiring recent college graduates
By Vlad Vaiman The transition from college life to professional work remains difficult for many, with current trends showing increased employer reluctance to hire recent graduates. The 2024 survey from Intelligent.com discovered that about 17% of companies hesitate to employ Gen Z graduates, mostly due to their alleged lack of readiness and traits like perceived entitlement and Read More →

Our view: Camarillo Airport soars in delivering fire support
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