Thanks to many of you for responding so positively to my notion that California's cash crisis is the result of lobby induced inaction within our state government. Specifically, I spoke about how the big internet lobbyists, like Amazon, are benefiting hugely from the current sales tax inequity (online out of state purchases are sales tax [...]
Larry Potts is hosting a brand new "Songwriter Spotlight", evening at the Aqus Cafe, starting next Wednesday night, March 10, 7pm. No cover. This showcase will bring in known songwriters from both the local scene and from elsewhere in the Bay Area and beyond. Next Wednesday night will feature two artists: first, Javier [...]
I live in Petaluma (and have for over 30 years) but my business, Zone Music, is located in Cotati - where in desperation for some cash, Cotati has proposed an increase in sales tax of 1/2 a percent - funds which would go directly to the city. Like most responsible citizens, I support Cotati in [...]
I received a nice summary of our recent "To Haiti with Love" benefit held on Thursday, February 18th, 2010 - from Shennon O'Donnell, who was the sparkplug and organizer who really made it all happen. The day started out with 15 different dining establishments coming together to donate 10% of their sales to Doctors without Borders, [...]