A group of more than thirty local businesses have formed a new coalition under the auspices of the California Restaurant Association (CRA) to advocate for businesses facing what they describe as a crisis driven by homelessness and crime. CRA is a statewide organization that provides advocacy, advice, support and resources for the hospitality industry. They […]

Author Archives: Matthew Hall
Matthew Hall has a Masters Degree in International Journalism from City University in London and has been Editor-in-Chief of SMDP since 2014. Prior to working at SMDP he managed a chain of weekly papers in Sonoma County.
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