Economy
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What is opening, what is permitted, what just changed hands: the Tribune tracks business across the North Bay's four counties. Send tips to the newsroom.
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The North Bay's two economies: 4.3% unemployment in Napa, 5.5% in Solano
August labor data shows the region's familiar split. Marin, Napa and Sonoma cluster near 4.4%. Solano stands a full point higher, and the gap is structural.
Laura Bennett, Economy reporter · September 19, 2026