Op/ed: Local business, political leaders agree on job creation goals
The Job Creation Day participants included leaders and experts in business, economic development, housing, labor and education from San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.

A word of warning to the geeks: Beware of bureaucrats bearing gifts

In 2012, local government might court technology as a job creator.
Editorial: Carl’s Jr. chief keeps jobs debate cooking
Remarks by CKE Restaurants CEO Andy Puzder at California State University Channel Islands provided a welcome clearing of the air about the potential loss of a South Coast corporate headquarters.

Looking past the gloom for a way forward

Swept aside in this summer from hell have been a few very promising developments.
Editorial: Don’t count California out just yet
There are signs that California’s sputtering job engine is starting to come to life.

Puzder gets last word at Austin talk

CKE Restaurants CEO Andy Puzder has kicked off a much-needed debate on making California more competitive.