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An unprecedented day for California

by Emily Hoeven April 27, 2021April 27, 2021

Denise Russell, owner of Special FX Salon & Day Spa in San Jose, photographed in the waiting area of her salon on Jan. 15, 2020. Russell, who has been in business for more than 30 years, says she misses her clients and stylists. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

‘Too little, too late’: California small businesses chase COVID-19 relief

by Lauren Hepler January 25, 2021January 25, 2021

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Latino small businesses must equitably benefit from the Paycheck Protection Program

by Guest Commentary July 9, 2020July 16, 2020

Lilly Ayers places a stick of sage in a bag while serving a customer at her store Queen Hippie Gypsy in downtown Oakland. All of the small businesses on Ayers’ block were damaged during California protests over the killing of George Floyd Minneapolis police.. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Collateral damage: Can small businesses survive this “double whammy”?

by Ben Christopher and Rebecca Sohn June 5, 2020June 6, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom, left, talks with Roshaun Davis, owner of Display California, about the locally made items he sells at his store in Sacramento on May 5, 2020. Newsom visited the store and discussed his plan for the gradual reopening of California businesses. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo/Pool

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Are California businesses getting a fair share of coronavirus loans?

by Nigel Duara May 5, 2020May 5, 2020