Our actions influence circumstances and people throughout our day whether we intend them to or not. And once we act, the resulting consequences ripple beyond our control. Let’s consider a situation ...

Spheres of influence stem from the very nature of states and international relations. States will always seek to secure their interests by exerting influence over their neighbors, and the more ...

Goleta City Councilman Kyle Richards speaks during a discussion Tuesday to pursue designating certain areas outside city boundaries to be under the city’s sphere of influence. Richards says the city ...