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How California Small Businesses Can Get Government Contracts; and Where to Start How California Small Businesses Can Get Government Contracts; and Where to Start
Business Cover Story August 12, 2026

How California Small Businesses Can Get Government Contracts; and Where to Start

From California's Cal eProcure system to Los Angeles County and federal opportunities, ... more

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A Turning Point for California Wine: Why Younger Americans Are Drinking Less A Turning Point for California Wine: Why Younger Americans Are Drinking Less
Business Cover Story March 14, 2026

A Turning Point for California Wine: Why Younger Americans Are Drinking Less

The California wine industry decline is reshaping vineyards, jobs, and rural economies ... more

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The Experience You Think Is Holding You Back May Be Your Business Advantage The Experience You Think Is Holding You Back May Be Your Business Advantage
Business Cover Story August 15, 2026

The Experience You Think Is Holding You Back May Be Your Business Advantage

MIT and Census research challenges the young-founder myth. For experienced workers considering ... more

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BMO Expands in California as Latino Businesses Seek Capital Access BMO Expands in California as Latino Businesses Seek Capital Access
Business Cover Story March 17, 2026

BMO Expands in California as Latino Businesses Seek Capital Access

Amid ongoing challenges in Latino small business lending access, BMO Bank is ... more

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Green Card Holders Shut Out of SBA Loans Under New Rule Taking Effect March 1 Green Card Holders Shut Out of SBA Loans Under New Rule Taking Effect March 1
Business Cover Story February 3, 2026

Green Card Holders Shut Out of SBA Loans Under New Rule Taking Effect March 1

A new SBA rule requires 100% U.S. citizen ownership, cutting lawful permanent ... more

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LA28 Is Coming: How Los Angeles Small Businesses Can Get Ready for Olympic Contracts LA28 Is Coming: How Los Angeles Small Businesses Can Get Ready for Olympic Contracts
Business Cover Story August 18, 2026

LA28 Is Coming: How Los Angeles Small Businesses Can Get Ready for Olympic Contracts

LA28 is already moving toward its small-business procurement goals. Here’s how Los ... more

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Latino-Owned Restaurants Face Economic Squeeze as Costs Surge and Global Tensions Rise Latino-Owned Restaurants Face Economic Squeeze as Costs Surge and Global Tensions Rise
Business Cover Story March 19, 2026

Latino-Owned Restaurants Face Economic Squeeze as Costs Surge and Global Tensions Rise

Latino-owned restaurants across the U.S. are closing due to rising costs, labor ... more

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Latina Entrepreneurs Are Driving U.S. Growth — But Big Banks Are Holding Them Back Latina Entrepreneurs Are Driving U.S. Growth — But Big Banks Are Holding Them Back
Business Cover Story March 20, 2026

Latina Entrepreneurs Are Driving U.S. Growth — But Big Banks Are Holding Them Back

Latina entrepreneurs access to capital gap is limiting one of the fastest-growing ... more

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Bad Bunny Turned the Super Bowl Stage Into a Love Letter to Latino Small Businesses Bad Bunny Turned the Super Bowl Stage Into a Love Letter to Latino Small Businesses
Business Cover Story February 9, 2026

Bad Bunny Turned the Super Bowl Stage Into a Love Letter to Latino Small Businesses

Beyond the spectacle, the 2026 halftime show turned everyday trades and small ... more

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Online Shopping Is Slowing Fast — and Latino Consumers Are Driving a Return to Real-World Retail Online Shopping Is Slowing Fast — and Latino Consumers Are Driving a Return to Real-World Retail
Business Cover Story February 11, 2026

Online Shopping Is Slowing Fast — and Latino Consumers Are Driving a Return to Real-World Retail

New data shows Latino households prioritizing trust and value over one-click convenience After ... more

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The Growth Trap: Why Small Businesses Can Lose Money by Trying to Sell Too Much The Growth Trap: Why Small Businesses Can Lose Money by Trying to Sell Too Much
Business Cover Story August 23, 2026

The Growth Trap: Why Small Businesses Can Lose Money by Trying to Sell Too Much

For a small business, the question isn't “What else can we sell?” ... more

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Latinas Are Driving the Freelance Boom as Work and Wages Shift Latinas Are Driving the Freelance Boom as Work and Wages Shift
Business Cover Story March 30, 2026

Latinas Are Driving the Freelance Boom as Work and Wages Shift

Latina freelancers growth United States is accelerating as rising costs and flexibility ... more

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Small Businesses Left to Survive Alone: Corissa Hernández on Resilience and a City That Isn’t Listening Small Businesses Left to Survive Alone: Corissa Hernández on Resilience and a City That Isn’t Listening
Business Cover Story February 5, 2026

Small Businesses Left to Survive Alone: Corissa Hernández on Resilience and a City That Isn’t Listening

Last September, she organized The Eastside Hustle & Heart Entrepreneur Summit event, ... more

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“We’re Moving With Urgency”: $400K Lifeline for Struggling Small Businesses in District 1 “We’re Moving With Urgency”: $400K Lifeline for Struggling Small Businesses in District 1
Business Cover Story March 26, 2026

“We’re Moving With Urgency”: $400K Lifeline for Struggling Small Businesses in District 1

The Los Angeles small business grants program targets struggling neighborhood businesses facing ... more

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FTC Targets Pearl AI Over Subscription Scams Affecting U.S. Consumers FTC Targets Pearl AI Over Subscription Scams Affecting U.S. Consumers
Business Cover Story January 13, 2026

FTC Targets Pearl AI Over Subscription Scams Affecting U.S. Consumers

The FTC’s action against Pearl AI highlights risks of deceptive subscriptions, with ... more

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