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Los Angeles Businesses Will Eventually Need Cleaner Water Heaters. Here’s What the Court Ruling Means Los Angeles Businesses Will Eventually Need Cleaner Water Heaters. Here’s What the Court Ruling Means
Business Cover Story July 2, 2026

Los Angeles Businesses Will Eventually Need Cleaner Water Heaters. Here’s What the Court Ruling Means

A federal appeals court upheld Southern California's zero-emission rule for certain commercial ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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Bass vs. Raman: L.A. Mayoral Debate Turns Into a Fight Over Results, Leadership and Who Can Fix City Hall Bass vs. Raman: L.A. Mayoral Debate Turns Into a Fight Over Results, Leadership and Who Can Fix City Hall
2026 Races August 20, 2026

Bass vs. Raman: L.A. Mayoral Debate Turns Into a Fight Over Results, Leadership and Who Can Fix City Hall

The first general-election debate centered on a larger question: Should Los Angeles ... more

9 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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“I Will Never Forget My Origins”: Ed Patuto Turns Art Into a Weapon of Resistance “I Will Never Forget My Origins”: Ed Patuto Turns Art Into a Weapon of Resistance
Community March 1, 2026

“I Will Never Forget My Origins”: Ed Patuto Turns Art Into a Weapon of Resistance

As ICE raids disrupt Latino neighborhoods, Irresistible Resistance Los Angeles brings art ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Why Your Business Plan Failed and Why That May Be Good News Why Your Business Plan Failed and Why That May Be Good News
Business Cover Story July 18, 2026

Why Your Business Plan Failed and Why That May Be Good News

Successful entrepreneurs don't treat their first business plan as a prediction. They ... more

6 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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What Latino Entrepreneurs Can Learn From the Immigrants Behind America’s Biggest Startups What Latino Entrepreneurs Can Learn From the Immigrants Behind America’s Biggest Startups
Business Cover Story June 3, 2026

What Latino Entrepreneurs Can Learn From the Immigrants Behind America’s Biggest Startups

A new report shows immigrants founded many of America’s most valuable startups. ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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“Defeat Isn’t in My Vocabulary”: A Mexican Immigrant’s Fight to Keep Her Taco Shop Alive Amid ICE Raids And Economic Challenges “Defeat Isn’t in My Vocabulary”: A Mexican Immigrant’s Fight to Keep Her Taco Shop Alive Amid ICE Raids And Economic Challenges
Community August 4, 2026

“Defeat Isn’t in My Vocabulary”: A Mexican Immigrant’s Fight to Keep Her Taco Shop Alive Amid ICE Raids And Economic Challenges

The owner of Chapos Tacos says fear of immigration enforcement has reduced ... more

6 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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USMCA Isn’t Ending, But California’s Small Businesses Face Years of Trade Uncertainty USMCA Isn’t Ending, But California’s Small Businesses Face Years of Trade Uncertainty
Business Cover Story July 4, 2026

USMCA Isn’t Ending, But California’s Small Businesses Face Years of Trade Uncertainty

The trade agreement remains in place, but annual reviews could create new ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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Your Business Didn’t Burn, But the Boyle Heights Fire May Still Have Cost You. SBA Loans Are Now Available Your Business Didn’t Burn, But the Boyle Heights Fire May Still Have Cost You. SBA Loans Are Now Available
Business Cover Story August 20, 2026

Your Business Didn’t Burn, But the Boyle Heights Fire May Still Have Cost You. SBA Loans Are Now Available

Small businesses and private nonprofits affected financially by the June Boyle Heights ... more

6 mins read
Marco Poliveros
358
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

4 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market: How Latino-Owned Businesses Help Feed Southern California Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market: How Latino-Owned Businesses Help Feed Southern California
Latinos July 19, 2026

Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market: How Latino-Owned Businesses Help Feed Southern California

Inside the Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market, farmers, importers, wholesalers, and entrepreneurs ... more

4 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
209
How AI Video Tools Are Helping Latino Small Businesses Compete Like Big Brands How AI Video Tools Are Helping Latino Small Businesses Compete Like Big Brands
Business Cover Story June 16, 2026

How AI Video Tools Are Helping Latino Small Businesses Compete Like Big Brands

Affordable AI video platforms are giving Latino entrepreneurs access to professional-quality marketing ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
305
Operation Highway Shield Isn’t Happening in California. So Why Are California Truck Drivers Still Being Affected? Operation Highway Shield Isn’t Happening in California. So Why Are California Truck Drivers Still Being Affected?
Immigration August 5, 2026

Operation Highway Shield Isn’t Happening in California. So Why Are California Truck Drivers Still Being Affected?

Although the latest federal enforcement operation took place in the Midwest, new ... more

5 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
202
From Main Street to Silicon Valley: New Research Suggests Immigration Restrictions Carry Growing Economic Costs From Main Street to Silicon Valley: New Research Suggests Immigration Restrictions Carry Growing Economic Costs
Immigration July 7, 2026

From Main Street to Silicon Valley: New Research Suggests Immigration Restrictions Carry Growing Economic Costs

Three new reports, from Los Angeles County, leading economists and the Federal ... more

6 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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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

7 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
322
Eva Longoria on Latina Entrepreneurship: Why Mentorship and Capital Still Decide Who Wins Eva Longoria on Latina Entrepreneurship: Why Mentorship and Capital Still Decide Who Wins
Business Insights April 3, 2026

Eva Longoria on Latina Entrepreneurship: Why Mentorship and Capital Still Decide Who Wins

Latina entrepreneurs funding gap continues to limit access to capital, even as ... more

4 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Iceberg Lettuce Outbreak Adds New Pressure on Mexican Restaurants and Latino Food Businesses Iceberg Lettuce Outbreak Adds New Pressure on Mexican Restaurants and Latino Food Businesses
Food July 23, 2026

Iceberg Lettuce Outbreak Adds New Pressure on Mexican Restaurants and Latino Food Businesses

Federal investigators linked a Cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce served at ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
232
Official World Cup Vendor Spots Are Gone. Here’s How LA Small Businesses Can Still Cash In on the Final Matches Official World Cup Vendor Spots Are Gone. Here’s How LA Small Businesses Can Still Cash In on the Final Matches
Business June 17, 2026

Official World Cup Vendor Spots Are Gone. Here’s How LA Small Businesses Can Still Cash In on the Final Matches

While official Fan Zone applications have closed, neighborhood businesses near stadiums, transit ... more

4 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Gianni Infantino’s Biggest Business Mistake What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Gianni Infantino’s Biggest Business Mistake
Business Cover Story August 5, 2026

What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Gianni Infantino’s Biggest Business Mistake

FIFA's failed commercial expansion offers entrepreneurs a powerful lesson about growth, transparency, ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
539
Small Business Growth Mistakes That Can Turn Early Success Into Failure Small Business Growth Mistakes That Can Turn Early Success Into Failure
Business Insights January 13, 2026

Small Business Growth Mistakes That Can Turn Early Success Into Failure

From overexpansion to misread markets, these small business growth mistakes often appear ... more

4 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
223
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 Cover Story 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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