Antioch's TNT Smoothie & Juice Bar, community and quality
This Black History Month, we’re spotlighting legacy, ownership, and impact in Contra Costa County. In downtown Antioch, Trevelon Adanandus Jr., founder of TNT Smoothie & Juice Bar, is building more than a juice bar — he’s building legacy.
This Black History Month, we’re spotlighting legacy, ownership, and impact in Contra Costa County. In downtown Antioch, Trevelon Adanandus Jr., founder of TNT Smoothie & Juice Bar, is building more than a juice bar — he’s building legacy.
US stocks remain relatively calm after Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
U.S. stocks edged slightly higher on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
U.S. stocks edged slightly higher on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Oakland's Real Cutie Pies, black-owned, and woman-led
Tiffany Thompson, owner of Real Cutie Pies in Oakland, shares how family recipes turned into a thriving pie shop known for Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding, and Pecan Pie — and why every slice represents legacy, resilience, and generational progress.
Tiffany Thompson, owner of Real Cutie Pies in Oakland, shares how family recipes turned into a thriving pie shop known for Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding, and Pecan Pie — and why every slice represents legacy, resilience, and generational progress.
'Not edible': Reese's grandson accuses Hershey of ruining iconic peanut butter cup
Brad Reese, the grandson of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups inventor H.B. Reese, has some harsh words for The Hershey Co.
Brad Reese, the grandson of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups inventor H.B. Reese, has some harsh words for The Hershey Co.
San Francisco announces $6.3 million in grants for small businesses
San Francisco’s small businesses are about to get a little help to the tune of $6.3 million in new grants, as announced by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development on Wednesday.
San Francisco’s small businesses are about to get a little help to the tune of $6.3 million in new grants, as announced by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development on Wednesday.
Red Lobster considering more restaurant closures, CEO says
Red Lobster's new CEO said sales are up 10% from last year, but the restaurant is still working to repair a "very damaged brand."
Red Lobster's new CEO said sales are up 10% from last year, but the restaurant is still working to repair a "very damaged brand."
Dollar Tree makes an upscale play to fuel sales
Dollar Tree is making an upscale play to fuel sales - saying the majority of its new customers make six figures.
Dollar Tree is making an upscale play to fuel sales - saying the majority of its new customers make six figures.
Costco launches mobile app ordering for custom cakes and deli trays, easing customer woes
Costco is launching a new app feature that would end a "clunky" process many customers previously expressed frustrations over when shopping at the warehouse.
Costco is launching a new app feature that would end a "clunky" process many customers previously expressed frustrations over when shopping at the warehouse.
The cost of money lies
Financial infidelity: hidden debt, secret credit cards, and spending that never makes it onto the shared spreadsheet. Michael McAuliffe, founder and President of Family Credit Management, gives insight on how couples protect both their finances and their trust.
Financial infidelity: hidden debt, secret credit cards, and spending that never makes it onto the shared spreadsheet. Michael McAuliffe, founder and President of Family Credit Management, gives insight on how couples protect both their finances and their trust.
Verizon customers face wait to unlock paid-off phones under policy change
Verizon is implementing a policy change that will affect unlocking paid-off phones.
Verizon is implementing a policy change that will affect unlocking paid-off phones.
Operation Metro Surge cost Minneapolis at least $203 million, city officials say
Minneapolis officials have released an estimated tab on what Operation Metro Surge has cost city residents so far.
Minneapolis officials have released an estimated tab on what Operation Metro Surge has cost city residents so far.
The typical American worker has just $955 saved for retirement, study shows
The median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, a new study found.
The median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, a new study found.
Berkeley’s chocolate masterpieces
The Xocolate Bar is a Latina-owned family business founded by Malena Lopez-Maggi and Clive Brown. What began in arts and crafts evolved into a celebration of chocolate as art, with hand-crafted bonbons that are as beautiful as they are delicious.
The Xocolate Bar is a Latina-owned family business founded by Malena Lopez-Maggi and Clive Brown. What began in arts and crafts evolved into a celebration of chocolate as art, with hand-crafted bonbons that are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Costco is officially retiring a decades-old tradition
Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.
Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.
Francesca's files for bankruptcy, launches closing sales at all locations
Women's retailer Francesca's launched going-out-of-business sales with discounts up to 40% off all merchandise categories after filing for bankruptcy.
Women's retailer Francesca's launched going-out-of-business sales with discounts up to 40% off all merchandise categories after filing for bankruptcy.
Stock Market: Is an A.I. crash possible?
Economic jitters hit the stock market on Thursday, with the Dow, NASDAQ, and the S&P losing digits. This renewed concerns over artificial intelligence (A.I.) prompting a tech sell-off.
Economic jitters hit the stock market on Thursday, with the Dow, NASDAQ, and the S&P losing digits. This renewed concerns over artificial intelligence (A.I.) prompting a tech sell-off.
Woman-owned Oakland business talks flowers & love
The Love Stop Flower Shop, a woman-owned Oakland business that’s been spreading joy for 28 years. From heartfelt bouquets to custom arrangements for life’s special moments, Rosa and her daughter Alondra bring creativity, care, and family tradition to every bloom.
The Love Stop Flower Shop, a woman-owned Oakland business that’s been spreading joy for 28 years. From heartfelt bouquets to custom arrangements for life’s special moments, Rosa and her daughter Alondra bring creativity, care, and family tradition to every bloom.
2026 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
Heineken to cut up to 6,000 jobs globally, lowers profit growth forecast amid industry struggles
Heineken's planned job reductions amount to nearly 7% of the company’s workforce.
Heineken's planned job reductions amount to nearly 7% of the company’s workforce.