Commentary - Christian nationalism is what it's called, a perversion of patriotism and faith. How can you tell? Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, …
DAN WALTERS: California’s state government has a sorry record on using information technology to make agencies more efficient, and a new audit…
GUEST COMMENTARY So far, no member of the Jan. 6 committee, of either party, has had the courage or independence of mind to publicly question …
On The Farm | Last week brought back memories of when I lived down in the Santa Ynez Valley growing up. I received an email from Patty and Dav…
DAN WALTERS: Two pending California budget-related bills, one to tax lithium extraction and another to reduce taxes on marijuana, demonstrate …
THOMAS ELIAS The bottom line: Yes, there is a housing crisis, but it’s at least as much a matter of hoarding and waiting for profit as it is o…
GUEST COMMENTARY Over the past 10 years, Allan Hancock College has doubled the number of students completing degrees and certificates – but we…
At the risk of being deemed unpatriotic this celebratory weekend, we offer red, white and blue raspberries to the cities of Santa Maria, Guada…
GUEST COMMENTARY Abortion looks like a potent weapon for Biden and the Democrats. But is it enough to sway voters who feel "really, really dow…
DAN WALTERS: California Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders are negotiating how to spend a huge projected budget surplus, but recession …
THOMAS ELIAS Pumping their ever-deeper wells has been about the only way the state’s huge and nationally vital agribusiness community could ma…
DENNIS BEAVER: There are times when the greatest help your lawyer can provide is in not doing what you request. In a recent article about suin…
DAN WALTERS: Medical care is California’s largest economic sector, which means it draws much attention in the Legislature, including detailed …
GUEST COMMENTARY National polls show former President Donald Trump with a commanding lead over all other Republicans for the 2024 GOP presiden…
Guest Commentary: Whether it continues to be the pandemic, a potential recession or other issues, entrepreneurs will continue to seek a will a…
DAN WALTERS: California Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders negotiated a new state budget in secret and then began the enactment process…
