Our view: Ventura County takes a big step toward inclusion
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Ethics can bring back trust in government
By Sabith Khan A recent study by Pew Research showed just 17 percent of Americans trust the federal government to do the right thing. Let’s pause and think about what that means for the world’s oldest democracy. Let’s also reflect on how this fact deters people — young and old — from participating in public Read More →
Island Packers taking visitors to Channel Islands despite shutdown
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Op/ed: Letting taxpayers off the hook for subsidies: a case of moral hazard
American political culture has morphed from a ‘can do’ attitude to an ‘it’s easier to kick the can down the road’ approach to decision-making.
Editorial: Moderate voters may shape midterm election
The year’s vote pits these reliably Democratic workers against environmentalists.
Port of Hueneme and city are at odds over Measure M
Measure M, the ballot measure that could raise taxes on contractors and other businesses in the Port of Hueneme and Naval Base Ventura County, is at the center of a political battle that pits community groups and businesses against city officials. Businesses and community groups say that if it passes, the ballot measure would create Read More →
Ventura County ex-Sheriff loses supplemental pension lawsuit
A Ventura County judge has denied former Sheriff Bob Brooks’ request for a $75,000 supplement to his existing $283,000-per-year pension.
