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Why So Many Startups Fail in California: It’s Not Just Bad Ideas, It’s Time, Capital, and Who Can Survive the Wait Why So Many Startups Fail in California: It’s Not Just Bad Ideas, It’s Time, Capital, and Who Can Survive the Wait
Business Cover Story May 7, 2026

Why So Many Startups Fail in California: It’s Not Just Bad Ideas, It’s Time, Capital, and Who Can Survive the Wait

In Los Angeles and across California, founders face rising costs, limited funding, ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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Latino Workers Keep America Moving, But New Jobs Data Shows Growing Pressure on Families Latino Workers Keep America Moving, But New Jobs Data Shows Growing Pressure on Families
Cover Story July 6, 2026

Latino Workers Keep America Moving, But New Jobs Data Shows Growing Pressure on Families

Latino workers remain one of the strongest forces in the U.S. economy, ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
519
Google’s New AI Search Rules Could Hurt Latino Owned Small Businesses in California. Here’s What Owners Need to Know Google’s New AI Search Rules Could Hurt Latino Owned Small Businesses in California. Here’s What Owners Need to Know
Establish May 19, 2026

Google’s New AI Search Rules Could Hurt Latino Owned Small Businesses in California. Here’s What Owners Need to Know

Google’s shift toward AI-generated answers and stricter review policies is changing how ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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Record 401(k) Withdrawals Are Hitting Latino Workers Hard. Here’s How to Protect Your Retirement Record 401(k) Withdrawals Are Hitting Latino Workers Hard. Here’s How to Protect Your Retirement
Finances June 23, 2026

Record 401(k) Withdrawals Are Hitting Latino Workers Hard. Here’s How to Protect Your Retirement

New retirement data shows Hispanic workers are making gains in workplace savings, ... more

4 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
Context 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
544
The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms
California October 4, 2026

The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms

Americans are still spending on Halloween even as higher prices squeeze household ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
297
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?
Grow 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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More Than a Slow Economy: Why Latino-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles Are Fighting to Survive on Four Fronts More Than a Slow Economy: Why Latino-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles Are Fighting to Survive on Four Fronts
Business Insights July 7, 2026

More Than a Slow Economy: Why Latino-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles Are Fighting to Survive on Four Fronts

New reporting and economic research show many Latino entrepreneurs aren't facing a ... more

9 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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Luxury Home Cleaning in Los Angeles: Why Demand Remains Strong in a Changing Market Luxury Home Cleaning in Los Angeles: Why Demand Remains Strong in a Changing Market
Small Business July 28, 2026

Luxury Home Cleaning in Los Angeles: Why Demand Remains Strong in a Changing Market

As immigration uncertainty affects parts of the service economy, some Latino workers ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
331
The Jobs AI Is Changing Fast Are Held by Many Latino Workers in California The Jobs AI Is Changing Fast Are Held by Many Latino Workers in California
Business Cover Story April 28, 2026

The Jobs AI Is Changing Fast Are Held by Many Latino Workers in California

The AI job impact on Latino workers in California is accelerating as ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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Labor Day in California: When Working Hard Still Isn’t Enough Labor Day in California: When Working Hard Still Isn’t Enough
Immigration September 5, 2026

Labor Day in California: When Working Hard Still Isn’t Enough

For families facing high living costs, worker poverty and immigration uncertainty, Labor ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
353
Could Public Banks Help Latino Small Businesses in California? San Francisco Moves Closer Could Public Banks Help Latino Small Businesses in California? San Francisco Moves Closer
Business Policy May 21, 2026

Could Public Banks Help Latino Small Businesses in California? San Francisco Moves Closer

Supporters say a public bank could expand affordable housing and small business ... more

6 mins read
Marco Poliveros
275
Should Your Small Business Close One Day a Week? Do the Math First Should Your Small Business Close One Day a Week? Do the Math First
Business Insights September 7, 2026

Should Your Small Business Close One Day a Week? Do the Math First

Closing a day can cut labor and operating costs, but for California ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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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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Newsom Executive Order Is Preparing California for AI Job Losses. Experts Say Latino Small Businesses May Be the Real Job Engine Newsom Executive Order Is Preparing California for AI Job Losses. Experts Say Latino Small Businesses May Be the Real Job Engine
Politics Cover Story May 21, 2026

Newsom Executive Order Is Preparing California for AI Job Losses. Experts Say Latino Small Businesses May Be the Real Job Engine

As Gavin Newsom responds to AI-driven layoffs, economists and business researchers increasingly ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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How AI Is Reshaping Entry-Level Jobs in California and What Workers Can Do Next How AI Is Reshaping Entry-Level Jobs in California and What Workers Can Do Next
Labor May 17, 2026

How AI Is Reshaping Entry-Level Jobs in California and What Workers Can Do Next

New research shows Latino workers face higher automation risks in California, but AI ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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Why More Los Angeles Small Businesses Are Turning to AI to Save Time, Cut Costs, and Stay Afloat Why More Los Angeles Small Businesses Are Turning to AI to Save Time, Cut Costs, and Stay Afloat
Establish July 10, 2026

Why More Los Angeles Small Businesses Are Turning to AI to Save Time, Cut Costs, and Stay Afloat

As economic pressures mount across Los Angeles, small business owners are increasingly ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work? Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work?
Economy June 28, 2026

Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work?

Healthcare, restaurants and construction continue hiring, but manufacturing, Hollywood and other higher-paying ... more

6 mins read
Marco Poliveros
486
Trump Administration Pushes Banks to Tighten ITIN Loans Despite Strong Repayment Record Among Undocumented Borrowers Trump Administration Pushes Banks to Tighten ITIN Loans Despite Strong Repayment Record Among Undocumented Borrowers
Finances July 13, 2026

Trump Administration Pushes Banks to Tighten ITIN Loans Despite Strong Repayment Record Among Undocumented Borrowers

Federal regulators are warning banks that lending to undocumented immigrants carries higher ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
317
Latino-Owned Businesses Turn to AI Customer Service as Costs Rise, but Trust Risks Could Be High Latino-Owned Businesses Turn to AI Customer Service as Costs Rise, but Trust Risks Could Be High
Establish May 5, 2026

Latino-Owned Businesses Turn to AI Customer Service as Costs Rise, but Trust Risks Could Be High

From Los Angeles salons to neighborhood restaurants, small firms are using AI ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros

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