Business

Newsom unveils action plan to address police brutality. Most of California's economy on verge of reopening. Small business face tough times.

The timing couldn't be worse for small businesses in California just starting to reopen from the pandemic, then damaged amid anti-racism uprisings.

Health officials say the coronavirus is controlled enough to allow retail and manufacturing businesses to partially reopen.

California could reopen for an earlier school year, perhaps as soon as late July, to make up for lost learning time. Some retailers and manufacturers may be able to reopen in a matter of weeks — provided they take safety precautions.

Calfiornia sends 500 ventilators to federal government. Essential workers get child care help. Demand for small business loans crashes system.

Unemployment claims surge 500% in California, small businesses face devastation as coronavirus pandemic upends state econony.

Last May, Burger Patch first opened its doors in midtown Sacramento with a sign that said “No Cash Accepted.” The owners of the organic and vegan burger joint were worried that a cash register might invite theft.  But customers kept showing up with only cash. Sometimes the cashiers would accept it, working around the digital […]

Automakers oppose Newsom's tax bill. Newsom joins fight against coal. Legislators take step toward easing student debt, with assist from Steyer.

Newsom moves to ban widely used pesticide, private lawyer reaps millions for tax-sharing deals, and should drivers be required in driverless vehicles?

Raising property taxes on businesses means they will pass on the costs to every Californian by increasing prices on just about everything we buy and use, from diapers and day care to gasoline and groceries. That’s the last thing hardworking families need.