Dion Rabouin

1 week ago | wavepublication.com | Edward Henderson |Earl Hutchinson |Dion Rabouin

GARDENA — Former state Sen. Steven Bradford surprised some political insiders in May when he withdrew his candidacy for lieutenant governor and announced his new campaign for state insurance commissioner next yearA longtime public servant, Bradford served in the Assembly from 2010 to 2016 and the state Senate from 2016 to 2024. Prior to being elected to the state Legislature, he served on the Gardena City Council for 12 years.

2 weeks ago | wavepublication.com | Charlene Muhammad |Dion Rabouin |Darlene Donloe

SACRAMENTO — Small businesses in California — from sole proprietorships to small and medium enterprises — account for about 99% of all businesses in the state, making them the sector most responsible for job creation. Considering their importance to the state economy, Gov. Jerry Brown created the Office of the Small Business Advocate in 2012 and paired it with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.

2 weeks ago | wavepublication.com | Dion Rabouin |Erin Aubry Kaplan

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 who hailed it as a victory for workers struggling to make ends meet or opponents who said it would lead businesses to cut workers’ hours, replace them with machines and do less hiring. Most of the scholarly research on minimum wage increases has shown mixed results.

3 weeks ago | bankrate.com | Dion Rabouin |Hanna Horvath

If you’ve been watching mortgage rates hover near 7 percent this year, you’re probably feeling frustrated. The dream of homeownership feels more expensive than ever. And for many prospective buyers, purchasing when rates are high means stretching their budget, settling for less house than they want or risking financial strain. But here’s what many buyers don’t realize: High mortgage rates actually create an opportunity for savers.

3 weeks ago | wavepublication.com | Dion Rabouin |Darlene Donloe

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 state Assembly overwhelmingly voted in favor of Assembly Bill 57 and Assembly Bill 62, which are being described as a step toward reparations for Black Californians. But it’s worth asking how much difference they will really make.