Bass’ masterclass in crushing small business — and minority entrepreneurs
The article critiques Karen Bass' handling of small businesses and minority entrepreneurs in Los Angeles, particularly in relation to road maintenance. It highlights the negative impact of AB 5 on independent contractors who previously contributed to the city's infrastructure. The author argues that the city's compliance with the law has led to financial ruin for many long-standing business owners and worsened road conditions.
- ▪California has the third-worst roads in the nation, with 28.4% in poor condition.
- ▪Nearly 100 truckers protested at City Hall in 2023 after losing their contracts due to AB 5 compliance.
- ▪Families invested heavily in emissions-compliant trucks only to face termination letters shortly after.
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Opinion Bass’ masterclass in crushing small business — and minority entrepreneurs By Richie Greenberg Published May 26, 2026, 8:56 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google LA’s roads are in a shocking state of disrepair. The state of California has the third-worst roads in the nation, according to the Construction Coverage newsletter, with 28.4% in poor condition. And Angelenos know that the problem starts here. Karen Bass’ team looked at a 130-year-old LA program that actually got stuff done to fix roads — and torched it in the name of compliance with AB 5. That’s the 2019 law that unions pushed through the state Legislature to force independent contractors to work as employees in some industries.
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