California Businesses Of The Year: Patch Reader Picks

It's been a roller-coaster year for businesses in California. The coronavirus pandemic has presented several challenges for most— from the closures in the spring to enduring restrictions and other hurdles that continue this fall. However, that hasn't stopped many from continuing to offer the products and services beloved by their regular customers. To shine a special spotlight on these hardworking small businesses, we asked our Patch readers to nominate local Businesses of the Year.