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Pat Sharyon

Pat Sharyon, our Senior Lifestyle Editor, combines his love of California's natural beauty and rich culinary scene with extensive regulatory expertise.

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How to open a bakery in California: A legal checklist post image

How to open a bakery in California: A legal checklist

Leisure & tech surge, business services lag in new California economic data from December 2024 post image

Leisure & tech surge, business services lag in new California economic data from December 2024

Every dog friendly winery in Napa Valley (2025) post image

Every dog friendly winery in Napa Valley (2025)

How to open a mobile food business in California: Checklist for 2025 post image

How to open a mobile food business in California: Checklist for 2025

Dog friendly California wineries: Explore 85+ options in our complete guide for 2025 post image

Dog friendly California wineries: Explore 85+ options in our complete guide for 2025

California’s interactive winery map is live for 2025 post image

California’s interactive winery map is live for 2025

California launches entertainment zone participation tool for outdoor drinking zones post image

California launches entertainment zone participation tool for outdoor drinking zones

Governor Newsom eases liquor licensing rules for businesses impacted by the LA Fires post image

Governor Newsom eases liquor licensing rules for businesses impacted by the LA Fires

How to open a catering company in California: A legal checklist post image

How to open a catering company in California: A legal checklist

Inflation and new penalties to protect minors' data drive CPPA fine hikes in 2025 post image

Inflation and new penalties to protect minors' data drive CPPA fine hikes in 2025

Beer and wine consumption are declining in California—What to expect from upcoming data post image

Beer and wine consumption are declining in California—What to expect from upcoming data

How to open a coffee shop in California: A legal checklist post image

How to open a coffee shop in California: A legal checklist