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Gordon Webster, Jr.

12 May

BLOG: These job killers stick it to businesses that only need help

published on May 12, 2020 - 12:10 PM

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

30 Apr

BLOG: Should employers bear workers’ comp costs for COVID-19 in all cases?

published on April 30, 2020 - 11:26 AM

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

17 Apr

BLOG: Business Journal unveils free ‘Open Restaurants’ page

published on April 17, 2020 - 1:28 PM

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

03 Apr

BLOG: It may be more expensive to stop marketing in a downturn

published on April 3, 2020 - 4:25 PM

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

20 Mar

A message from the publisher of The Business Journal

published on March 20, 2020 - 1:49 PM

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

03 Mar

BLOG: Study lays out case for expanded water storage, supply

published on March 3, 2020 - 2:55 PM

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

04 Feb

BLOG: A portrait of the artist

published on February 4, 2020 - 11:06 AM

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

07 Jan

BLOG: Court decisions keeps public funds out of politics

published on January 7, 2020 - 1:41 PM

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

10 Dec

BLOG: Guidance on the AB 5 contractor law

published on December 10, 2019 - 2:53 PM

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

19 Nov

BLOG: Erosion of public order a chief concern

published on November 19, 2019 - 1:35 PM

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