Brian Back
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Brian Back is a longtime small business entrepreneur in California. He previously was founding editor and publisher of San Francisco-based Sustainable Industries, a reporter and columnist for the Portland Business Journal, staff writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and a contributor to several other local and national media outlets. He earned an M.A. in journalism from Georgia State University and a B.A. in journalism from the University of Dayton.
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California Bill Would Require Retailers, Restaurants to Cash Out Gift Cards
The measure applies to amounts of $25 or less that can get ’stranded' on cards, lawmakers say. Restaurants don’t like the idea of becoming ATMs.
San Francisco Real Estate Markets Continue to Sink, Offering Opportunities for Buyers
Several high-profile office buildings have sold at a fraction of their previous value. The residential market has also declined.
Amid Budget Shortfall, San Francisco Reexamines Tax Burden on Big Businesses
City leaders are negotiating with business execs and labor to craft reforms that would simplify taxes.
Northern California City Relaxes Homeless Rules Amid Federal Lawsuit
San Rafael officials have struggled to address public safety issues surrounding a large homeless encampment near a middle school.
San Francisco Considers Allowing Residents to Sue Grocers for Shutting Down Without Notice
The proposed ordinance would also require stores to work with residents and officials to find a replacement.
