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Pat Sharyon

Senior Business Editor, Pat Sharyon oversees our coverage of California’s economic trends, business laws, and regulations. A Bay Area native, Pat spends his downtime with his massive mastiff, Winston.

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California to enact maximum cannabis tax spike on July 1—despite industry warnings post image

California to enact maximum cannabis tax spike on July 1—despite industry warnings

California's unemployment map updated with latest county data post image

California's unemployment map updated with latest county data

California surpasses Japan to become the world's 4th largest economy post image

California surpasses Japan to become the world's 4th largest economy

Allowing dogs at California restaurants: Business owner’s legal guide (2025) post image

Allowing dogs at California restaurants: Business owner’s legal guide (2025)

California's per capita income tops $85K, landing in second-highest national tier post image

California's per capita income tops $85K, landing in second-highest national tier

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

How to open a bar in California: A legal checklist

Newly updated "Small Business Capital" programs provide federal grants in California post image

Newly updated "Small Business Capital" programs provide federal grants in California

How to use California's Alcohol To-Go Notification Tool: Complete guide for businesses (2025) post image

How to use California's Alcohol To-Go Notification Tool: Complete guide for businesses (2025)

Are snow socks a legal alternative to chains in California in 2025? post image

Are snow socks a legal alternative to chains in California in 2025?

California's real estate licensing landscape has seen noticeable shifts since mid-2024 post image

California's real estate licensing landscape has seen noticeable shifts since mid-2024

How California protects consumers against price gouging during and after disasters post image

How California protects consumers against price gouging during and after disasters

California sales tax rates: Find your local rate instantly post image

California sales tax rates: Find your local rate instantly