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Homeowner verifying a contractor's license on a tablet, ensuring credentials before starting a home service project in California.
Everyday Experts

How to Verify Home Service Pro Credentials in California for 2026

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) offers a service to look up a contractor license or Home Improvement Salesperson (HIS) registration, a simple step that could save homeowners from

Dmytro Petrenko·June 22, 2026
Black community members gather with hope and resilience, symbolizing the economic challenges and aspirations tied to Juneteenth celebrations.
Around the Block

Juneteenth: Economic Barriers Hinder Community Ties

In fiscal year 2023 alone, California's Black-led organizations employed over 4,000 people and generated more than $335 million in salaries, demonstrating a powerful, yet often overlooked, engine of c

Maria Rodriguez·June 19, 2026
A sophisticated, dimly lit Bay Area cocktail bar with patrons enjoying unique, limited-time drinks.
The Weekender

Navigate Bay Area's Evolving Drinking Scene

In the Bay Area, the most sought-after drinking experiences aren't found on static 'best of' lists.

Evan Holloway·June 9, 2026