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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.
From Oil to EVs, here’s how Donald Trump’s victory affects energy and climate policies
Trump is positioned to deliver on his campaign pledges to go after climate policies he’s dubbed the “green new scam” while reorienting the federal government toward pumping more crude and building more power plants.
Bay Area loses hundreds more tech jobs as region’s cutbacks persist
Fresh waves of layoffs are poised to eliminate the jobs of several hundred tech workers in the Bay Area.
Consumer tip: Order your free weekly credit report
Federal law says you can get a free credit report once a year. However, the credit-reporting companies allow consumers to get free copies of their credit report weekly
Jill On Money: Health care enrollment for 2025
Start by determining if your current plan or your needs have changed
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk parent company settles class action wage lawsuit for $5.9 million
The Santa Cruz Seaside Co., which operates the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, settled to pay nearly $6 million to a group of current and former employees for unpaid wages, rest periods and overtime, among eight complaints filed against the company.