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Political scuffle spotlights Goleta revenue-sharing deal with county

By   /  Friday, January 24th, 2014  /  Columns, Opinion  /  Comments Off on Political scuffle spotlights Goleta revenue-sharing deal with county

Henry Dubroff

Renegotiating the RNA has emerged as a potentially explosive issue in the 2014 election where Goleta City Councilman Roger Aceves is challenging incumbent Janet Wolf for the 2nd District seat, which represents part of Goleta.

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Editorial: Smart management and technology could ease water woes

By   /  Friday, January 24th, 2014  /  Editorials, Opinion  /  Comments Off on Editorial: Smart management and technology could ease water woes

Gov. Jerry Brown’s timely drought declaration on Jan. 17 may become a pivotal moment in the history of California and the region. It may be the impetus needed to spur large infrastructure projects and get California’s vaunted technologists working on a problem.

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The region returns as a battlefield for hotly contested political races

By   /  Friday, January 17th, 2014  /  Columns, Opinion  /  Comments Off on The region returns as a battlefield for hotly contested political races

Henry Dubroff

The intersection between business and politics continues to be one of the more fascinating locations on the planet. And so it is in the Tri-Counties, where business, jobs and the economy are going to play a role in three political races worth watching this year.

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Editorial: Rooney takes the reins as port enters new era

By   /  Friday, January 17th, 2014  /  Editorials, Opinion  /  Comments Off on Editorial: Rooney takes the reins as port enters new era

The district, which oversees the Port of Hueneme, was viewed as the ultimate old boys club. But just a few years later things have changed.

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Sohn is bullish on U.S. and region’s prospects for the New Year

By   /  Friday, January 10th, 2014  /  Columns, Opinion  /  Comments Off on Sohn is bullish on U.S. and region’s prospects for the New Year

Henry Dubroff

For 2014, emerging markets, once the darling of economists, will take a back seat to industrialized nations. And the U.S. will be at the head of the pack — at least temporarily — with Southern California turning in a surprisingly strong performance.

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Op/ed: Caring for Fido after you’re gone – should you set up a pet trust?

By   /  Friday, January 10th, 2014  /  Op/Eds, Opinion  /  Comments Off on Op/ed: Caring for Fido after you’re gone – should you set up a pet trust?

While not many people have $12 million, or even $2 million, to leave in trust for the care of their family pet, rest assured there are a number of excellent options available for the care of your furry family member when the time comes.

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Editorial: A stronger Santa Maria bodes well for the region

By   /  Friday, January 10th, 2014  /  Editorials, Opinion  /  Comments Off on Editorial: A stronger Santa Maria bodes well for the region

The city’s comeback is being fueled in part by the housing bust, which left it as a rare find in the region — a large community with affordable homes, condos and apartments and a skilled workforce.

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