Brown taps Ventura County as one of state’s ‘innovation hubs’
Gov. Jerry Brown has named Ventura and Kern counties among four newly-established innovation hubs designed to spur job growth. The so-called Kern-Ventura i-Hub is designed to foster the growth of high-tech companies in aerospace, energy and other fields and is part of the California iDEA Hub. It will be based in Ridgecrest, in Kern County Read More →
Editorial: California minimum wage increase could backfire
Any increase in the minimum wage is likely to be met with reduced hours or increased workloads.
The Golden State needs to stop scaring away its manufacturers
What California doesn’t have is a government that provides a clear set of rules for manufacturers or a playing field that’s remotely level with other states.
Editorial: Amendment would have been a blow to transparency
Sometimes small changes can make a huge difference — and not in a good way.
Op/ed: How your business can win with AB32
It’s not about hugging trees — it’s about increasing the profits and growing the business.
Editorial: Gov. Brown’s econ-devo plan likely to benefit region
The number of companies and cities in the Tri-Counties that might benefit from the new regime of tax credits and Go-Biz perks is substantial.
