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Six Flags has no plans to close any theme parks
A comprehensive portfolio review continues to weigh the potential sale of underperforming parks.
How Democrats are making a billion-dollar push to decarbonize California’s ports amid Trump’s return
More than $322 million in federal funding will go to the Port of Oakland's zero-emission energy transition as part of a $1 billion investment in California ports.
Prop 6: California voters reject measure to ban forced prison labor
It's more evidence from this election that voters have lost their appetite for criminal justice reforms.
Bay Area airports all remain stuck below pre-COVID passenger heights
All three of the Bay Area's airports remain stuck well below their pre-coronavirus heights.
Absolute Technologies in Anaheim temporarily laying off 263 aerospace workers at Christmas
The parts maker cited a 'recent downturn in business' following machinists strikes at Boeing and Textron.
American Freight closing, shuttering all 15 California furniture stores
Liquidator Hilco Consumer-Retail announced the shuttering of 328 locations nationwide and the start of store-closing sales.
The economy continues to roll on after the election
Amazingly, the U.S. has far outperformed other developed nations during the COVID recovery years. U.S. GDP, adjusted for inflation, has grown by 10.7% from Q4 2019 – Q2 2024. That’s almost twice as fast as Canada or the E.U. and three times as fast as Japan.
Biden helped propel billions into U.S. transportation. Trump’s administration could rollback that historic momentum.
California high-speed rail and Capitol Corridor projects were awarded nearly $45 million in federal grant funding.
California gas prices could rise with toughened climate regulations
The California Air Resources Board strengthened climate and pollution standards for gasoline and other transportation fuels, bringing public health benefits but likely raising gas prices and undercutting efforts of Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Democrats to lower prices at the pump.
Huge San Jose industrial and manufacturing complex gets construction funds
A huge industrial center that's planned for San Jose has landed a key financing boost from a new construction loan.
Huge East Bay industrial complex is bought in deal that tops $100 million
A huge industrial center in the East Bay has been bought for more than $100 million.
Music, entertainment, live events venue may sprout in downtown San Jose
An entrepreneur plans a live events venue that may help launch a downtown San Jose entertainment district.
Bay Area has 3 of the most expensive US cities for renting a home
No. 6 is San Jose at $4,276 a month.
Zillow CEO on slow housing: ‘Not expecting rapid relief anytime soon’
Zillow Group Inc. reported third-quarter earnings that beat analyst estimates.
Pixel phones have updated hardware and integrated AI
As you may have noticed, the entire tech industry is jumping on the AI bandwagon. Practically every new product that’s coming out boasts AI features. This is certainly true with the latest phones from both Apple and Google.
How to transfer data from an old console to the Playstation 5 Pro
Gamers who want to carry over their User Data from an older PS5 to a newer PlayStation 5 Pro will have to go through several steps
Six Flags considers the sale of some theme parks
The parent company of Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain floats the possibility during a quarterly earnings call.
San Jose staffing firm co-owner pleads guilty to H-1B visa fraud scheme
Silicon Valley technology giants use the visa to obtain top talent, but also employ many lower-skilled H-1B workers indirectly via staffing companies.