California law allowing people to cook, sell food from homes getting statewide push

A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.

• Apr 2

SBA shuts out non-U.S. citizens from its main lending program

Starting March 1, the SBA will no longer guarantee loans for small businesses owned by foreign nationals, including green card holders.

• Feb 3

L.A. cookie shop owner sees profits crumble under tariff burden

Lara Adekoya says her bakery is now paying $50 to $100 more per bag for premium ingredients imported from countries around the world.

• Sep 18, 2025

Effect of tariffs on local business | On Your Side

E-commerce expert shares that many small businesses were forced to raise prices as costs have increased.

• Jun 25, 2025

Paris Hilton's nonprofit gives $25,000 grants to women-owned small businesses hit by the Eaton Fire

Fifty women business owners impacted by the Eaton Fire will receive recovery grants of up to $25,000 from Paris Hilton's nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.

• Mar 31, 2025

California commercial Dungeness crab fishing season finally gets opening date

State officials on Friday announced the commercial Dungeness crab fishery for most of the California coast will finally open south of the Sonoma/Mendocino county line beginning Jan. 5.

• Dec 20, 2024

Hawaii's economic toll from wildfires is up to $6 billion: Moody's

Lahaina conflagration and Kula wildfires burned between $2.5 and $4 billion worth of insured properties, according to estimate.

• Aug 23, 2023