Latino Small Business Owners Are the Fastest-Growing Group of Entrepreneurs in U.S.
On the weekends, Salinas food truck owner Orlando Osornio, 30, and his wife, Denise, sell mile-high tortas, filled with California fusion-inspired ingredients: hot Cheetos, bacon, mango-habañero sauce, or pineapple. Some come for the birria torta or the chicken-bacon-alfredo torta.
Running Wild
Eden Halbert of Sierra Luna Photography used misfortune as an impetus to create her own business opportunities in the foothills
“If you had told me 30 years ago I would be a professional photographer, I’d be professionally working with dogs, I would have laughed,” Halbert says. “Now that I’m here, this is the only place I should be.”
In Transition: From Retail to Closets
Debbie O’Hearn’s long career in the fashion industry leads to a business editing clients’ wardrobes
This former clothing buyer for Weinstock’s department stores in Sacramento has repurposed her sense of style for more intimate use: one-on-one fashion consulting in clients’ closets.
Loving the Lager
The lighter beer is making a comeback in the Capital Region
While the general American drinking public prefers lagers over ales, craft breweries often give these cold-fermented brews the cold shoulder. Yet some area brewers believe the balance is starting to shift.
Building Resiliency
Updated building codes have helped save homes during wildfires, but should California do more?
2.7 million residents live in areas with a high risk of wildfire, and the scarcity of urban real estate pushes construction toward the wooded areas most likely to ignite. Should this be allowed?
Facing Doctor Shortage, Will California Give Nurse Practitioners More Authority to Treat Patients?
So far the doctors’ lobby has blocked the idea, which promises to expand care options in rural and inner-city areas. They warn it would create two-tiered care.
Dilemma of the Month: Why Onboarding Is Critical for New Hires
I can’t afford a full-time HR person, but I need help onboarding new hires. What can I do?
Should Stores in California Be Required to Accept Cash?
One state lawmaker says cash-free stores are discriminating against low-income customers, who often don’t have bank accounts.
When the Feds Come Calling
Four mistakes to avoid if you’re under investigation for white-collar crime
There are few things as complicated as your business falling into the crosshairs of the federal government. Avoiding common pitfalls can prevent disaster.
Building for the Future
California Manufacturers & Technology Association President Lance Hastings on the myriad challenges faced by the industry
Lance Hastings became president and CEO of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association in November 2018. Comstock’s spoke with Hastings about challenges faced by manufacturers and how CMTA works to improve the business climate.