Author: Gordon Webster

The first line in a recent alert from the California Chamber of Commerce is tongue-in-cheek, but clearly represents how

While the business community doesn’t have high expectations from the state Legislature as it starts its newest term, one

The California economy dodged a bullet when the Prop. 15 payroll tax initiative failed on the November ballot. But

The significance of Proposition 15 failing on the November ballot cannot be overstated. It should be the final word

It’s hard to know what sort of economic climate California business owners will wake up to on Jan. 1,

Passed in 1985, Proposition 65 represents the most ubiquitous business regulation that most people probably know the least about.

As we settle into the fall season, seven months deep into the pandemic and counting, you might be stressed

It’s Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness time, where business owners, bankers and CPAs work to ensure relief loans turn

There’s no doubt that the November ballot will be the most consequential election in our lifetime. And while all

When it comes to jobless rates on the rebound, count California among the country’s slowest performers. In fact, California

There’s a new job killer on the scene in Sacramento that would further add to the burden and liability

Senate Bill 939, a particularly onerous bill that threatens the entire commercial real estate industry, continues to chug its

Call it “California logic.” How do you empower small businesses to rebuild the economy? Double down on the harmful

There have been government programs — Paycheck Protection, disaster assistance, the upcoming Federal Reserve lending program — designed to help business

Restaurants were among the unfortunate industries that felt the immediate impact from COVID-19 restrictions. As we wrap up our

No business could be faulted for looking at all options for belt tightening in this time of crisis. For

At a time when up-to-the-minute information is critical, The Business Journal editorial team is offering daily updates on the

A new UC Berkeley study released this week makes the perfect case for expanded water storage and supply for

Our 2020 Book of Lists continued a longstanding Business Journal tradition of inviting submissions for the cover from the

A state appeals court recently struck a victory for those who believe taxpayer funding has no place in political

Of all the laws that have come out of Sacramento, it’s safe to say that AB 5 has generated

A recent California Chamber of Commerce poll reveals that state voters are an anxious lot. Their concerns speak to

If there weren’t enough things to worry about these days, how about one more? Acrylamide is present in the

A coalition of business advocates have joined forces to fight mounting momentum behind a sales tax on services in

The California Chamber of Commerce has been on a roll when it comes to fighting so-called “job killer” bills,

It’s that time of year again: Get ready to vote for the Best of Central Valley Business Readers Choice

You might have heard about the controversy generated by a draft of the state’s proposed ethnic studies curriculum, which

In the face of calls for “Medicare for All” on the presidential campaign trail, Joe Biden is pushing an

Today’s edition of The Business Journal has an update on the status of the California Chamber of Commerce’s “Job

With all the talk about government desperately needing to take over our health care system, a recent oped in

Some of California’s top companies, including Blue Diamond Growers and Albertsons — as well as the California divisions for Ernst

Some of California’s top companies, including Blue Diamond Growers and Albertsons — as well as the California divisions for Ernst

Could somebody let Democrats in Sacramento know that tax season is over? April 15 has come and gone, but

It’s “job killer” time in Sacramento, and the state legislature is hard at work making California even more inhospitable

Fresno County has about 2,200 land parcels valued at more than $2 million. If you happen to own those

Coming soon to a store near you — a carbon sales tax? The Democratic supermajority up in Sacramento is

If you are the average newspaper reader, there’s a chance you skip past the public notice section on your way

Golden State voters are feeling optimistic about the economy, but the cost of living is still a cause for concern,

If you hire independent contractors in the course of your daily business in California, big changes may be coming your

Months of campaigning — and record amounts of money spent — have all led to tomorrow’s midterm elections. I’m sure

I never thought I would say this, but there may be a day when I miss Jerry Brown. Indeed he

This coming Nov. 6 California voters will have nearly a dozen ballot propositions to weigh in on. In my opinion,

A tax research organization has released a new analysis that shows just how far a hard-earned buck — in this

Business forecasting firm Kiplinger has released its latest look ahead at the economy to give business owners a chance to

The last thing any small business owner wants or needs is to be dragged into litigation. So that’s why the

State Sen. Andy Vidak (R-Hanford) is one again speaking truth to the “Runaway Engine that Couldn’t.” In a recent letter

Imagine a high-speed rail system that is 100-percent privately funded, only a few years behind schedule and actually faces competition

A key change to the state’s Proposition 65 signage requirements is happening Aug. 30 that could mean fines of up