Dave & Buster's preparing for Jack London Square grand opening Monday

A major name in entertainment is officially joining Oakland’s Jack London Square. Dave & Buster's is scheduled to hold a grand opening ceremony Monday at its new home located at 55 Harrison Street.

Former Texas Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80K refund scheme using mac and cheese

A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.

Job hugging: staying put, planning the exit
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Even though the job market appears to be slowing down, a new study suggests many workers may actually be preparing for their next move. John Woods, founding director of the University of Phoenix Career Institute, gives insight.

Record number of Americans say their financial outlook is ‘getting worse’

A new survey finds rising costs still dominate Americans’ concerns, with a record share saying their financial situation is getting worse. Here’s what to know.

California billionaire tax measure secures signatures for November ballot

California labor unions have gathered 1.5 million signatures for a ballot initiative to tax billionaires 5% to fund healthcare and offset federal cuts.

United Airlines drops merger pursuit with American, CEO Kirby details why

United Airlines on Monday announced that it's ending its pursuit of a potential merger with American Airlines after its rival rebuffed an initial approach to discuss a deal.

Budget airlines push for up to $2.5 billion in government relief

Budget airline executives are calling for substantial financial support as skyrocketing fuel costs force carriers to overhaul their business models to alleviate rising expenses.

Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to Oakland court over AI

Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering billionaires' once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence.

Consumer confidence hits record low amid Iran war fears, K-shaped economy concerns

U.S. consumer confidence fell to its lowest level on record this month, driven by fears over rising costs tied to the ongoing war in Iran, even as official government data suggests the broader economy remains relatively stable.

Dumbbells sold at Walmart recalled over injury risk

Dozens of incidents have been reported of the plates coming loose during use, causing injuries varying from broken toes to cuts and bruises.

Can AI fix housing delays?
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California needs hundreds of thousands of new homes, yet major projects from housing to infrastructure are plagued by delays and rising costs. KP Reddy of Zero RFI explains what’s broken and how AI is changing the equation.

Bed Bath & Beyond returning to California: What to know

Bed Bath & Beyond is partnering with The Container Store to open physical shop-in-shop locations in Southern California starting May 2026.

Capital One $425M settlement approved: Here's who qualifies for payments

Capital One has agreed to pay $425 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it paid lower interest rates on older savings accounts without notifying customers of the option for higher yields.

Trump suggests bailout or merger as Spirit Airlines faces mounting costs

President Donald Trump hinted at helping Spirit Airlines as the budget carrier has struggled to recover amid soaring operational costs, weak demand, and high debt.

Best Buy names Jason Bonfig as next CEO, Corie Barry to step down in October

Best Buy announced Wednesday that Jason Bonfig will become the company’s next chief executive officer, succeeding current CEO Corie Barry, who plans to step down at the end of October.