Business

State Government

California To Designate 'Opportunity Zones' To Spur Investment In Low-Income Communities

March 5, 2018 | Chris Nichols

Areas with poverty rates of at least 20 percent are eligible.

Business

Business Journal: Marijuana Business Park, Food Factory, The UV

March 2, 2018 | Steve Milne

A new marijuana business park could be coming to Sacramento. The proposed project would likely have about 160 employees. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the story, plus news about Food Factory, a new place for restaurant startups.

State Government

Bill Would Boost Privacy For California Marijuana Customers

February 19, 2018 | Chris Nichols

The bill has no ability to prevent federal authorities from seizing customer information, but could slow the flow of unwanted junk mail.

Business

In Quiet Curtis Park, One Pot Grower Looks To Become Part Of The Neighborhood

January 29, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

What happens when a small marijuana cultivation business tries to legally launch in a residential area?

State Government

California Jobless Rate Hits Record Low 4.3 Percent

January 19, 2018 | Chris Nichols

California's unemployment rate fell to a record low 4.3 percent in December as the state added nearly 53,000 jobs.

Health Care

The Healthiest Water Ever? Maybe Not

January 8, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

"Raw water" enthusiasts are seeking health benefits from unfiltered, untreated H2O.

Health Care

Patients Forgetting Medication Can Be Costly, Fatal. Is Tech The Answer?

January 4, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

Every year, thousands of people die because they take their medication incorrectly or forget to take it at all. Tech companies think pill- producing robots and 'smart' prescription bottles could hold the answer.

Environment

New Rule Has Old-School Light Bulbs Vanishing From California Store Shelves

January 2, 2018 | Ezra David Romero

Old-school light bulbs, known for their warm color, will start disappearing off store shelves this week because of a new state rule.

State Government

It's Now Legal To Buy Pot In California, But Red Tape Could Slow Supply Chain

January 1, 2018 | Julia Mitric

California has launched a legal marijuana marketplace. Many inside and outside the cannabis industry likened the regulation efforts to building a plane while flying it. So how bumpy will this ride be?

State Government

How Many California Jurisdictions Will Allow Commercial Cannabis Come January 1?

December 22, 2017 | Julia Mitric

In less than 10 days California will launch a legal marketplace for commercial sale of adult-use cannabis. A third of the state will allow commercial cannabis business according to a cannabis consultant who's tracking local regulation efforts.

Business

Pot Retailers Face Challenges As They Prep For California Marketplace

December 11, 2017 | Julia Mitric

Now that California has released applications for cannabis dispensaries, retailers are scrambling to get their ducks in a row so they can open their doors come January.

Environment

Analysts Worry Calif. Climate Change Program Is Doing Too Well

December 5, 2017 | Ben Bradford

The recent success of California’s signature climate change program, cap-and-trade, creates a paradox: Blockbuster returns from the program now may ultimately undermine the state’s ambitious goals for cutting emissions.

Business Journal: CIM, Major League Soccer, Buckhorn Grill

December 1, 2017 | Steve Milne

The annual California International Marathon in Sacramento this Sunday is expected to have an $11 million economic impact on the region. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the details, plus news about Buckhorn Grill expanding.

Business

California Asks Pot Dispensaries To Pay Taxes Before Getting Seller's Permit

November 27, 2017 | Daniel Potter

The Department of Tax and Fee Administration is asking marijuana dispensaries who have years of unpaid taxes to pay up before getting a seller's permit.

Business

California's Jobless Rate Drops Slightly To 4.9 Percent

November 17, 2017 | Chris Nichols

California employers added nearly 32,000 jobs in October, according to state figures released today.

Business Journal: Lady Bird Home, Kimpton Sawyer Condos, The Falls Event Center Elk Grove

May 18, 2018

One of the homes seen in the film Lady Bird is for sale in East Sacramento for $3.895 million. And there was another expensive property in the news this week - a $4.1 million condo downtown. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich reports.

Business Journal: Bandera Closing, Cinemark To Replace Sears Site, Work Starts On VillaSport Site

May 11, 2018

Bandera is closing. The restaurant at The UV shopping center in Sacramento says it faced a possible rental increase. The landlord says the rent was fair. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the story and more business news.

Business Journal: Work Begins On Crocker Village; Indoor Pot Grows Demand Energy; Bonobos Comes To Midtown

May 4, 2018

SMUD says electricity use will likely spike now that recreational pot is legal and more people will presumably cultivate indoor marijuana grows. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the story, plus news about Crocker Village.

Business Journal: Downtown Venues; Round One Entertainment; Layoffs At The Bee

April 27, 2018

The city of Sacramento has decided against contracting with Live Nation — the world's largest concert promotion company — to manage three city-owned downtown venues. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the story and more business news.

Business Journal: Former Greyhound Station, Ettore's, Magnolia House Casino

April 13, 2018

The old Greyhound bus station in downtown Sacramento has sat mostly vacant for the past seven years. But the property owners are finalizing plans for an apartment and retail project. Sonya Sorich from the Sacramento Business Journal has the details.