The elusive aspects of economic sanctions, part II by Robert Eyler· July 2, 2024 1:08 pm·In April’s column, we considered trade sanctions and their effects. We now look at financial sanctions, where a sender country…
The tipping point by Michael E. Duffy· July 2, 2024 1:04 pm·Tipping is a simple idea: you’re giving additional money to a service person because they provided above-average service, typically as…
Exiled from Main Street by Bill Meagher· July 2, 2024 1:01 pm·People say change is good. It keeps things fresh. Change brings novel ideas and new people. Tell that to Jenny…
The Napa Valley growth kerfluffle by Christina Julian· July 2, 2024 12:57 pm·Napa Valley is no stranger to growth and development, it’s become as prevalent as our world-class grapes, but at what…
Women-owned business on the recovery by Jason Walsh· July 2, 2024 12:53 pm·“She works hard for the money,” sang Donna Summer in her 1983 hit—a song inspired by the singer’s encounter with…
Shhh! We’re ‘quiet vacationing’ today… by Jason Walsh· July 2, 2024 12:42 pm·Every office seems to have that one coworker who never takes any time off. Maybe they’re THAT dedicated to the…
Q&A with Kathy Witkowicki, co-founder of the Sonoma Speaker Series by Rosie Padilla· July 2, 2024 12:36 pm·“I am inspired by people who give back—people who volunteer their time and their talent for the good of others,”…
Coastal Vision: Caryl Hart on leading one of the most powerful commissions in the state by Rosie Padilla· July 2, 2024 12:32 pm·The California Coastal Commission was established by voter initiative in 1972 and made permanent by the state legislature with the…