J.C. Penney to close Richmond store

J.C. Penny in Richmond opened in 1976. It’s the Hill-Top Malls largest anchor store, but slow sales and an ever-changing customer base and technology is forcing 'Penny’s' to shut its’ doors. 

J.C. Penney to close Richmond store
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J.C. Penney?s in Richmond opened in 1976. It?s the Hill-Top Malls largest anchor store, but slow sales and an every changing customer base and technology is forcing Penney?s to shut its? doors.

JCPenney closing these 138 stores

Struggling department-store chain JCPenney (JCP) on Friday released a list of 138 upcoming store closures as part of a previously-announced plan Opens a New Window. to kick start growth and turn more focus to its e-commerce platforms.

Yahoo shareholders suing company over hacking, data breach

One day after the Department of Justice indicted four people in the hacking and massive data breach at Yahoo, shareholders are now suing the company. 

After tweet insulting Trump, McDonald's says it was hacked

McDonald's says it has been notified by Twitter that its account was "compromised" after it appeared to send a message calling Donald Trump "a disgusting excuse of a President."

Hyundai recalls 978,000 cars; seat belts can come loose

Hyundai is recalling nearly 978,000 cars in the U.S. because the front seat belts could detach in a crash and fail to hold people.

Anti-marijuana groups say dispensaries aren't being vetted properly

Leaders from several anti-marijuana groups say the city of San Francisco is letting applications for medical marijuana dispensaries slide through without proper vetting.

New residential development coming to Jack London Square

Oakland's Jack London Square is in the final phases of implementing a master plan for redevelopment that was approved in 2004. If you haven't been to the area lately you'll see many new shops and restaurants and by all accounts the area is on an upswing.

US charges Russian officials, hackers in mass Yahoo breach

The United States announced charges Wednesday against two Russian intelligence officers and two hackers, accusing them of a mega data breach at Yahoo that affected at least a half billion user accounts.

City ordinance affecting San Jose part-time workers' hours goes into effect today

Starting today, San Jose businesses with 36 employees or more are required to give additional work hours to existing part-time employees before hiring other part-time workers.

Speakeasy brewery in San Francisco suddenly closes

Speakeasy Ales & Lagers, one of San Francisco's largest breweries, has halted all operations because of financial difficulties, the company announced today.     

Uber to ban 'greyball' tool used to stymie regulators

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Uber is dismantling a secret weapon it used against local regulators who have been trying to curtail or shut down its ride-hailing service in some cities around the world.    The about-face announced Wednesday comes less than a week after a report published in The New York Times exposed the existence of a technology feature nicknamed "Greyball" that identified regulators...

Shareholder sues Yahoo directors for delaying disclosure of massive data breaches

A shareholder of Yahoo Inc. has sued the company's directors in Santa Clara County Superior Court for allegedly violating their fiduciary duty by delaying the disclosure of two massive data breaches.

Uber self-driving cars to return to California streets

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Uber's self-driving cars will return to California's streets, though the ride-hailing company doesn't immediately plan to pick up passengers. Uber received a permit Wednesday to test two Volvo SUVs on public roads, the California Department of Motor Vehicles said. Regulators also approved 48 people as backup drivers who must sit behind the wheel in...

Uber dodging authorities with fake version of app

Uber has been wielding a secret weapon to thwart authorities who have been trying to curtail or shut down its ride-hailing service in cities around the world.

Bird flu found at Tyson Foods chicken supplier

NEW YORK (AP) — Tens of thousands of chickens have been destroyed at a Tennessee chicken farm due to a bird flu outbreak, and 30 other farms within a six-mile radius are being quarantined.

Uber deploys secret weapon against undercover regulators

Uber has been wielding a secret weapon to thwart authorities who have been trying to curtail or shut down its ride-hailing service in cities around the world.   

Silicon Valley fights to maintain its tech dominance

Silicon Valley faces not only serious foreign competition, but a growing number of serious U.S. tech centers that want Silicon Valley companies to come to their cities. So, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, held an innovation and competitiveness forum today.

Costco to raise membership fees

Costco, the largest American membership-only warehouse club, is raising its annual membership fees.