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By Editorial Board / Friday, October 24th, 2014 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Ebola eradication effort turns to region’s experts
In the case of Direct Relief and Amgen, their efforts to bring the Ebola outbreak under control may be more than noteworthy. They may help make history.
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By Editorial Board / Friday, October 17th, 2014 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Moderate voters may shape midterm election
The year’s vote pits these reliably Democratic workers against environmentalists.
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By Editorial Board / Friday, October 10th, 2014 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Region steps up to support veterans
Help for veterans is an emerging theme in the Tri-Counties, and that’s a very good thing. Studies suggest the number of veterans, including those who have seen active duty in combat areas, is going to grow substantially over the next decade. And with college debt burdens growing, many young people are turning to military service Read More →
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By Editorial Board / Friday, October 10th, 2014 / Latest news, Technology / Comments Off on Martin named technology editor
Martin, who joined the region’s weekly business journal a year ago, moves over to a staff writer position from research director and special reports editor.
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By Editorial Board / Friday, October 3rd, 2014 / Editorials, Opinion / 1 Comment
The Isla Vista rampage happened four months ago, but legislators from the Central Coast have not let the issue fade away. On Sept. 30, Gov. Jerry Brown signed two new laws that, when they take effect early next year, will strengthen public protection from violent episodes like the Elliot Rodger killing spree that claimed seven Read More →
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By Editorial Board / Friday, September 26th, 2014 / Editorials, Opinion / 1 Comment
We believe that climate change is a serious threat to the global economy and that human activity is a significant contributor to global warming. We believe that significant policy changes about how we obtain and use energy will be required to reduce the human impact on climate change. But we also believe that market-based solutions Read More →
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By Editorial Board / Friday, September 19th, 2014 / Editorials, Opinion / 1 Comment
When the California Public Employees Retirement System, the nation’s biggest pension plan by assets, said it would divest its $4 billion in hedge-fund holdings, the decision sent shock waves through Wall Street.
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