The Case Against New Taxes

Why dampen consumer spending or endanger small businesses?

Taxes are en vogue these days, and not just at the state level where Gov. Jerry Brown is pushing a sales and income tax ballot measure. Eight California cities already gained general tax increases from their residents in the June elections; several more cities and counties will attempt to follow suit in November.

Sep 1, 2012 Winnie Comstock-Carlson

Off the Reservation

A new bet on an old law

With fewer discretionary dollars in their pocketbooks and more sensitivity at the gas pump, recession-era gamblers want to spend their quarters closer to home.

Sep 1, 2012 Bill Romanelli