Opinion: California’s—and Mendocino County’s—economies run on small businesses
We need to invest in small business owners who face barriers to credit and markets.
Featured Pet: Dallas
Old enough to know some tricks, clever enough to make you laugh out loud.
California teachers ‘tread lightly’ for America’s 250th as they navigate competing narratives
California is strengthening civics education as America marks its 250th birthday. Teachers have to navigate a polarized political environment as they guide lessons on the Constitution.
Bill honoring Doug LaMalfa would keep relief payments to wildfire victims tax-free
The measure would extend a federal tax exemption for wildfire disaster aid through 2032.
A bigger fight is taking shape over offshore drilling along the Santa Barbara coast in California
A bigger fight is taking shape over offshore drilling along the Santa Barbara coast in California. The Trump administration is stepping in, using federal authority to push past state objections and restart oil operations tied to the
Some Silicon Valley billionaires are reportedly considering creating a major political fund to influence California politics
Some Silicon Valley billionaires are reportedly considering creating a major political fund to influence California politics. The effort comes as the state considers a proposed five-percent tax on billionaires that could appear on next year’s ballot. Bloomberg
New reporting is shedding light on a payout involving Governor Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff
New reporting is shedding light on a payout involving Governor Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff. The Los Angeles Times says Dana Williamson walked away with more than $52,000 in unused vacation pay. She stayed on the
A busy meeting is ahead today for leaders in Clearlake
A busy meeting is ahead today for leaders in Clearlake, with several big topics on the table. The council is set to look at changes to tobacco rules, talk about economic Opportunity Zones, and hear an update
Leaders in Fort Bragg are looking for input as they map out the next city budget
Leaders in Fort Bragg are looking for input as they map out the next city budget. A new survey is asking residents and business owners what should come first, whether that’s safety, roads, parks, or local growth.
A new report is raising concerns about wage theft in California
A new report is raising concerns about wage theft in California, especially among domestic workers. Researchers say about one in five workers in that field are making less than minimum wage, adding up to billions in lost