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Berkshire Hathaway moves into South Coast real estate

By   /  Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013  /  Latest news, Real Estate, South Coast  /  Comments Off on Berkshire Hathaway moves into South Coast real estate

In a sharp turnaround for its legendary CEO’s view of California real estate, Berkshire Hathaway has put its name on the former Prudential California Real Estate operations on the Central Coast. The change became official Oct. 1 when the first Berkshire Hathaway signs were unveiled at a private home in Montecito that carries a $16.9 Read More →

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KEYT parent gets the timing right with Central Coast rolloup

By   /  Friday, September 27th, 2013  /  Columns, Opinion  /  Comments Off on KEYT parent gets the timing right with Central Coast rolloup

KEYT’s parent company is making a major consolidation move in taking over the Fox affiliate on the Central Coast.

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‘A’ for access: Health leaders warn that despite reform, uncertainty abounds

By   /  Friday, September 20th, 2013  /  Central Coast Health Watch, Features, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on ‘A’ for access: Health leaders warn that despite reform, uncertainty abounds

As it nears the takeoff point, Obamacare gets an “A” for increased access but just average grades for implementation, so far. That was the consensus view among a panel of three regional health care experts at the kickoff on Sept. 17 for California Lutheran University’s Corporate Leader’s breakfast series. All of the panelists gave the Read More →

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Trojan-Bruin rivalry likely to extend with health care consolidation

By   /  Friday, September 20th, 2013  /  Columns, Opinion  /  Comments Off on Trojan-Bruin rivalry likely to extend with health care consolidation

It’s true in football. And in life. And it quite likely is going to be true in health care. Which is to say that human existence in Southern California really boils down to a single question — are you a Bruin or a Trojan? The UCLA Bruins and the University of Southern California Trojans have Read More →

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Fed chair needs chemistry, consensus building and communications skills

By   /  Friday, September 13th, 2013  /  Columns, Opinion  /  Comments Off on Fed chair needs chemistry, consensus building and communications skills

I’m writing about G. William Miller, whose term at the head of the nation’s central bank in the late 1970s was short and tumultuous.

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Ventura County sheriff takes aim at rougue doctors, pharmacists

By   /  Friday, September 6th, 2013  /  Columns, Opinion  /  Comments Off on Ventura County sheriff takes aim at rougue doctors, pharmacists

Suddenly, the buzz among my peers over dinner and drinks has turned to the television show “Breaking Bad.” Whether you’re a fan of the show on cable, on DVD or perhaps a casual channel surfer like me, there is a morbid fascination with the tale of a teacher-turned-meth-mogul and the characters around him. Which brings Read More →

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New book looks at J.D. Power’s impact on auto industry

By   /  Friday, September 6th, 2013  /  Latest news  /  Comments Off on New book looks at J.D. Power’s impact on auto industry

When the history of the automotive industry in the 21st Century is written, it will be hard to ignore the long-term influence of J.D. “Dave” Power III and the rankings produced by Westlake Village-based J.D. Power & Associates. Power’ pioneering efforts to put the consumer in the driver’s seat by measuring customer satisfaction with new Read More →

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