Amazon cutting 14,000 jobs amid company's investment in AI
The job cuts at Amazon were announced Tuesday and account for 4% of the online retail company’s corporate workforce.
Toys R Us opening new stores for the holidays in these cities
Toys R Us is expanding ahead of the holiday season with new flagship stores and seasonal holiday shops across the U.S.
Cracker Barrel CEO breaks silence on logo U-turn
Cracker Barrel's CEO addressed the decision to change its logo - and then reverse course after customer backlash.
ChatGPT Atlas: OpenAI launches new web browser
ChatGPT's Atlas is the latest tech initiative from OpenAI, following the launch of its online shopping experience and AI video social media app, Sora, last month.
H-1B $100k visa updates from Trump administration
More details about Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee and how it will be implemented have been released from the administration.
How much should you tip bartenders? Experts reveal the real number
Welcome to one of America's latest cultural dilemmas: How much should you tip your bartender?
Can Wine Country 'crush parties' help pull the industry out of its slump?
It's harvest season in wine country and full-out crush parties are still relatively new, but the parties may hold the key to pulling the industry out of its slump.
Smucker sues Trader Joe's over supposed 'Uncrustables' dupe
Smucker also alleged that the boxes Trader Joe’s sandwiches come in are the same blue color that Smucker uses for its “Uncrustables” lettering.
New California law now requires officials to disclose job offers made before they leave office
The measure was introduced to prevent conflicts of interest where lawmakers could vote on matters that would benefit their future employers.
2025 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
Here are some of the companies that have announced layoffs so far this year.
Via Aurelia restaurant latest to open at fast-growing Mission Rock development
Via Aurelia, a modern Tuscan fine-dining restaurant, is the latest high-profile opening at Mission Rock, marking a new chapter in the neighborhood’s growing food scene.
Temescal Brewing files for bankruptcy
The owners of Oakland-based Temescal Brewing announced on Friday that the company was in the early stages of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Iconic 169-year-old retailer to shutter 36 locations, citing tariffs
The Orvis Company, one of the nation’s oldest outdoor retailers, plans to close more than two dozen stores by 2026 as part of a broader effort to shrink its retail footprint and streamline operations in response to rising tariffs.
Potato chip brand unveils biggest redesign in nearly 100-year history
Lay's rolled out a major rebrand with cleaner ingredients, a new logo design, and packaging updates aligning with the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.
San Rafael tenant lawsuit may determine if RV parks are mobile home parks too
Tenants sue RV Park management company and owner for damages alleged to include harassment and violating a city settlement that allow the to remain in park under rent control.
Downtown Oakland business owners react to Pro-Palestinian protest
A pro-Palestinian protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Oakland on Saturday. Nearby businesses say they're optimistic it will be peaceful.
All Rite Aid locations closed after bankruptcy filing
A pharmacy staple in America is officially no more.
Costco announces partnership to offer members Ozempic, Wegovy at major discount
Costco members will soon have access to weight-loss shots at a major discount.
Cracker Barrel dumps consulting firm Prophet after major rebrand backlash from customers
The restaurant chain faced an uproar over dropping the iconic logo of man leaning on a barrel.
Ross Dress for Less to expand in Martinez
Ross Stores, Inc., operator of the largest off-price retail chain in the United States, announced on Thursday that a new Ross Dress for Less Martinez store will open as part of a broader wave of new stores opening nationwide.