California Economy

  • Judge’s Decision Huge for North Bay Commuters

    Judge’s Decision Huge for North Bay Commuters

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    Share with FriendsWhen a San Francisco judge this past week threw out a challenge to Regional Measure 3, the North Bay’s transportation leaders let out a collective sigh of relief. […]

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  • 24th Battle of the Brews Draws Thousands

    24th Battle of the Brews Draws Thousands

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    Share with FriendsHuge crowds, great beers, and a good cause.  The 24th annual Battle of the Brews drew more than 3 thousand beer lovers to Santa Rosa for a good […]

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  • Infrastructure Bill May be Key to Highway 37 Future

    Infrastructure Bill May be Key to Highway 37 Future

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    Share with FriendsAs the rainy season winds down across the North Bay, the hard work of recovery from the storms of the past winter continues.  And nowhere is the vulnerability […]

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  • Secret Sauce for Small Business

    Secret Sauce for Small Business

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    Share with FriendsVirtual networks and high tech tools can help small businesses reach their customers, and goals.  That’s the message that business acceleration firms Hello Alice and Salesforce brought to […]

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  • Cannabis Shop Gets Green Light

    Cannabis Shop Gets Green Light

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    Share with FriendsIn the latest major challenge to Santa Rosa’s cannabis ordinance, Sonoma County’s largest school district appealed a decision to allow a cannabis dispensary near a Santa Rosa charter […]

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  • Barlow Small Businesses Struggle for Survival

    Barlow Small Businesses Struggle for Survival

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    Share with FriendsSmall business owners at Sebastopol’s Barlow Market District are struggling to survive recent flooding, as they face challenges including paperwork, repairs, and the loss of income. Karl Van […]

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  • North Bay Craft Distillers Showcased

    North Bay Craft Distillers Showcased

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    Share with FriendsCraft distilling is enjoying a renaissance across the U.S., and the North Bay is at the center of this growing industry. Many of the top players in the […]

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  • Headwinds Forecast for Sonoma County Economy

    Headwinds Forecast for Sonoma County Economy

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    Share with FriendsThe economy of Sonoma County was the talk as hundreds turned out for the annual State of Sonoma County breakfast.  And, with national trends turning downward, the forecast […]

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  • Pliny the Younger Packs Them In

    Pliny the Younger Packs Them In

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    Share with FriendsThe 2019 edition of Russian River Brewing’s famous Pliny the Younger beer hit the taps in Sonoma County today, and as always, fans from around the world turned […]

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  • Deal Saves Santa Rosa Affordable Housing

    Deal Saves Santa Rosa Affordable Housing

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    Share with FriendsIn Sonoma County’s increasingly out-of-reach home market, the recent purchase of an affordable housing complex will keep dozens of Rincon Valley residents in their homes. Karl Van Amburg […]

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  • Controversial Cannabis Dispensary Gets Green Light

    Controversial Cannabis Dispensary Gets Green Light

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    Share with FriendsIn a test of Santa Rosa’s new cannabis ordinance, hundreds turned out to voice their views on the controversial siting of a cannabis dispensary within feet of the […]

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  • Cal Fire: PG&E Not to Blame for Tubbs Fire

    Cal Fire: PG&E Not to Blame for Tubbs Fire

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    Share with Friends In a dramatic and long-awaited announcement, Cal Fire said today that the Tubbs Fire that roared through Sonoma County and the city of Santa Rosa in October […]

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