How California Propelled the Skateboard Industry Into Profitability

Not all billion-dollar Golden State industries originate in Silicon Valley. Some, like skateboarding, get propelled into profitability by a bunch of So Cal preteens with too much adrenaline. While rudimentary forms of skateboarding have been around for years, it turned into a revenue-making industry right here in California. The Evolution of Skateboarding 1920’s -1930’s: DIYContinue reading “How California Propelled the Skateboard Industry Into Profitability”

How to Help Victims of California Wild Fires

In California, it’s hard to concentrate on anything but how to help the victims of our record-breaking wildfires. The usual images we share of beach days and vacations have been replaced by images of angry flames and orange skies. Even those of us in safe areas are trapped inside because of the smoke. As youContinue reading “How to Help Victims of California Wild Fires”