VICA President Stuart Waldman and Chair Lisa Gritzner respond to the results of the 2019 Homeless Count Read more

I see it every day and I was happy to read some numbers to back it up: the San Fernando Valley is thriving in many ways. A recent report done for the Business Journal’s Economic Forecast Breakfast by California Lutheran University’s Center for Economic Research and Forecasting shows that the Valley’s economy grew an average of more than 4 percent annually between 2014 and 2018. That’s better than Ventura, Los Angeles and Orange counties. Read more

I’m a father of two beautiful, energetic, smart kids, the oldest of whom is about to start kindergarten. As many of my fellow parents will know, this has felt like an overwhelming decision for my wife and me. I know - it’s ‘just’ kindergarten. But choosing the right school means choosing where my son will thrive and form the bedrock of his education, career, and life. I want to do the best by him that I possibly can. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean my neighborhood elementary school. I’m fortunate enough to have options, but many of my neighbors don’t have a choice but to send their children to the local LAUSD school. Read more

It’s important that every restaurant owner have trusted and knowledgeable business partners who can help protect them from some of the exposures inherent to the new industry landscape. In addition to retaining proper legal counsel, every business owner should take the time to speak with their insurance broker about the types of insurance coverages and what expressed limits should be used to protect the owner’s business, as well as, personal interest. Read more

Clickbait’s most simple definition is a link that entices you to click on it. However, there is some confusion as to what falls under the clickbait category. Read more