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Can Your Business Survive the Tariff Shock? California’s Legal Battle May Be Your Lifeline Can Your Business Survive the Tariff Shock? California’s Legal Battle May Be Your Lifeline
Business Insights May 2, 2025

Can Your Business Survive the Tariff Shock? California’s Legal Battle May Be Your Lifeline

Governor Newsom sues over new China tariffs as small businesses scramble to ... more

4 mins read
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Californian Latinas were behind a surge in small businesses during the pandemic Californian Latinas were behind a surge in small businesses during the pandemic
Small Business December 20, 2024

Californian Latinas were behind a surge in small businesses during the pandemic

There was a great surge in microbusinesses founded by Californian Latinas during ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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California’s Restaurant Shakeout Is Accelerating — And Latino-Owned Businesses Are Feeling the Squeeze California’s Restaurant Shakeout Is Accelerating — And Latino-Owned Businesses Are Feeling the Squeeze
Business Insights January 23, 2026

California’s Restaurant Shakeout Is Accelerating — And Latino-Owned Businesses Are Feeling the Squeeze

Closures are rising faster than the national average as wages, inflation, and ... more

3 mins read
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California’s New Anti-Monopoly Bill Could Change the Rules for Small Businesses. Here’s What AB 1776 Would Do. California’s New Anti-Monopoly Bill Could Change the Rules for Small Businesses. Here’s What AB 1776 Would Do.
Business Cover Story July 31, 2026

California’s New Anti-Monopoly Bill Could Change the Rules for Small Businesses. Here’s What AB 1776 Would Do.

The proposed COMPETE Act would expand California's antitrust laws to target dominant ... more

6 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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California Unemployment Fell to 5.1%. But the State Also Lost 20,500 Jobs. Here’s What It Means California Unemployment Fell to 5.1%. But the State Also Lost 20,500 Jobs. Here’s What It Means
Business Cover Story August 21, 2026

California Unemployment Fell to 5.1%. But the State Also Lost 20,500 Jobs. Here’s What It Means

California's July jobs report looks positive at first glance. A closer look ... more

9 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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California Still Leads the Nation in Startups — and Latino Founders Are a Growing Part of That Engine California Still Leads the Nation in Startups — and Latino Founders Are a Growing Part of That Engine
Business Cover Story January 26, 2026

California Still Leads the Nation in Startups — and Latino Founders Are a Growing Part of That Engine

As California dominates AI and new business creation, Latino entrepreneurs are emerging ... more

3 mins read
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California shoppers last year aggressively used their plastic to keep on shopping. California shoppers last year aggressively used their plastic to keep on shopping.
Small Business June 28, 2024

California shoppers last year aggressively used their plastic to keep on shopping.

California shoppers credit card use up 34% in two years. Golden State credit ... more

1 min read
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California Pauses Venture Capital Diversity Law, Leaving Latina Founders Waiting California Pauses Venture Capital Diversity Law, Leaving Latina Founders Waiting
Business Cover Story April 2, 2026

California Pauses Venture Capital Diversity Law, Leaving Latina Founders Waiting

California venture capital diversity law pause delays transparency efforts aimed at exposing ... more

3 mins read
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California lost 222 big employers in 4 years, 3rd-most in the US California lost 222 big employers in 4 years, 3rd-most in the US
Small Business June 21, 2024

California lost 222 big employers in 4 years, 3rd-most in the US

The number of big California employers – defined by yours truly as ... more

4 mins read
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California Launches $1 Billion Electric Truck Rebate Program. Here’s Who Qualifies and What It Means for Businesses California Launches $1 Billion Electric Truck Rebate Program. Here’s Who Qualifies and What It Means for Businesses
Business Cover Story May 16, 2026

California Launches $1 Billion Electric Truck Rebate Program. Here’s Who Qualifies and What It Means for Businesses

The state’s massive clean transportation push could lower fuel and maintenance costs ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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California Just Launched a “Made in California” Label. Could It Actually Help Latino Owned Small Businesses? California Just Launched a “Made in California” Label. Could It Actually Help Latino Owned Small Businesses?
Business Cover Story August 29, 2026

California Just Launched a “Made in California” Label. Could It Actually Help Latino Owned Small Businesses?

The new state program gives California manufacturers a way to market products ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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California Extends Tenant Protections to Micro-Businesses, Nonprofits California Extends Tenant Protections to Micro-Businesses, Nonprofits
Small Business December 9, 2024

California Extends Tenant Protections to Micro-Businesses, Nonprofits

On January 1, a new law goes into effect in California that ... more

3 mins read
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California Bill Could Make It Easier to Open a Pop-Up Business. Here’s What AB 1679 Means for Small Entrepreneurs California Bill Could Make It Easier to Open a Pop-Up Business. Here’s What AB 1679 Means for Small Entrepreneurs
Business Cover Story July 16, 2026

California Bill Could Make It Easier to Open a Pop-Up Business. Here’s What AB 1679 Means for Small Entrepreneurs

A proposed statewide program would let eligible businesses temporarily open in vacant ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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By Day, They Run Small Businesses. By Night, They Deliver for Amazon. By Day, They Run Small Businesses. By Night, They Deliver for Amazon.
Business Cover Story August 28, 2026

By Day, They Run Small Businesses. By Night, They Deliver for Amazon.

A Los Angeles coffee shop owner is driving for gig apps just ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Building a Thriving Latino Small Business in Los Angeles: Free Resources & Expert Advice Building a Thriving Latino Small Business in Los Angeles: Free Resources & Expert Advice
Business Insights March 19, 2025

Building a Thriving Latino Small Business in Los Angeles: Free Resources & Expert Advice

Succeeding as a Latino Business Owner: Expert Advice & Local Support Starting a ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Brick-and-Mortar Isn’t Dying — It’s Rebuilding Itself Brick-and-Mortar Isn’t Dying — It’s Rebuilding Itself
Business Insights January 27, 2026

Brick-and-Mortar Isn’t Dying — It’s Rebuilding Itself

Physical stores are evolving into omnichannel hubs that fuel digital sales, logistics, ... more

3 mins read
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Bracelet With Affirmations Bracelet With Affirmations
Business Listing December 7, 2024

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2 mins read
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Boss pay: want to make the big money in California? Boss pay: want to make the big money in California?
Small Business June 5, 2024

Boss pay: want to make the big money in California?

Think about becoming a boss in charge of high-skilled workers in big ... more

4 mins read
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Bootstrapped Startup: Why Many Founders Choose It Bootstrapped Startup: Why Many Founders Choose It
Business Insights February 20, 2026

Bootstrapped Startup: Why Many Founders Choose It

A growing number of entrepreneurs — including many in the U.S. Latino ... more

3 mins read
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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

4 mins read
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Diana, Cordelia and Juana: Truth, Loss and the Refusal to Stay Silent
L.A. Has a Quarter of Its Office Space Empty. Housing Vacancy Is Near Zero.
Nearly 288,000 Requested Spanish Ballots in L.A. Primary: Could Latino Voters Swing the Mayoral Race?
Cychlorphine Has Reached California. Is a Case in L.A. County Only a Matter of Time?
California Sues to Block New Public-Charge Rule. What Immigrant Families Need to Know Now

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