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Category: Business
More companies cut hybrid work, even as study finds most workers want flexibility
Nearly half of workers now spend more days in the office than before the COVID-19 pandemic began, even as 63% say they would take a […]
California small business advocate highlights access to capital, equity for all entrepreneurs: The Q&A
SACRAMENTO — Small businesses in California — from sole proprietorships to small and medium enterprises — account for about 99% of all businesses in the […]
California’s new fast-food minimum wage law could pit workers against employers: The Bottom Line
With California’s recently enacted $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers now in effect, we will soon see who was right — advocates of the law […]
California ‘reparations’ bills provide limited relief for Black families seeking housing justice: The Bottom Line
Descendants of former slaves would be eligible for housing payouts from the state under a pair of bills approved by California lawmakers last week. The […]
How Nicole Harper Rawlins built a McDonald’s franchise empire that’s reshaping South L.A.: The Q&A
Nicole Harper Rawlins is a respected woman in Los Angeles’s business world. She and her sister, Kerri Harper-Howie own 24 McDonald’s restaurants throughout Los Angeles […]
New study links marijuana dispensaries to increased teen psychosis, depression
Teens living in areas with a higher number of cannabis retailers are more likely to be diagnosed with mental health disorders, including psychosis, depression and […]
With all the hype, what’s the truth about crypto?: The Bottom Line
Cryptocurrency giant Bitcoin shattered records last week, surging above $112,000 per coin and capturing attention from Wall Street to Main Street. With everyone from U.S. […]
Warning: The sales spikes are real, but economic winds can shift quickly
For many business owners in Los Angeles, the last few months have likely been a welcome relief. Retail sales have increased, and it may […]
The top business trends transforming Los Angeles in 2025 — The Bottom Line
By Dion Rabouin Business Editor If you’re reading The Wave, you know metro Los Angeles is a place where hustle and innovation go hand […]