Party City closing after 40 years in business

Party City CEO Barry Litman said it was 'necessary to commence a wind down process immediately.'

Two realities in SF: Ghost malls and bustling shopping centers

Crocker Galleria on Post Street in downtown San Francisco is all decked out for the holidays. But there are few shoppers, if anyone, in sight at the long-vacant mall. Stonestown Galleria, by contrast, was busy with shoppers, particularly in the parking lot and at its many eateries. 

Here's how much PTO workers say they ideally want

Most Americans admit that they don’t use much of their vacation days from work, but say they are willing to pay for extra time off based on a new survey.

ABC, Trump settle defamation lawsuit

ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a defamation lawsuit.

Dry Promotions: more work, same pay
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Eric Anicich , Associate Professor at University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business weighs in on dry promotions, and salary negotiations.

Alex Jones retains Infowars for now after judge denies The Onion's winning auction bid

Alex Jones’ Infowars was up for sale as part of his bankruptcy case amid money courts are ordering him to pay for falsely claiming that the deadly Sandy Hook Elementary shooting was a hoax.

Albertsons gives up on Kroger merger, files lawsuit against grocery chain

This comes a day after the proposed merger between the supermarket giants floundered after judges overseeing two separate cases both halted the deal.

List: New California laws going into effect in 2025

A new year means new laws in California. Here's a look at some of the new laws that will impact your life beginning Jan. 1, 2025.

New California laws going into effect in 2025

New California laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, including one on overdraft fees and several to combat retail theft.

SJ businesses decry negative impact from VTA expansion
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Several business owners in the Crossroads Shopping Center in east San Jose said on Wednesday that VTA's light rail expansion to Eastridge Mall has reduced their revenue by as much as 70%

SJ business owners decry economic impact of VTA expansion

Several east San Jose business owners complained, on Wednesday, that VTA's expansion of the Alum Rock light rail line to Eastridge Mall is causing traffic disruptions and closures that are hurting their bottom lines.

China announces ban on rare minerals to US: What that means for you

The Chinese Commerce Ministry made the move after the U.S. expanded a list of Chinese companies subject to export controls like computer chip-making equipment and software.

Cargill to lay off thousands of workers amid falling commodity prices

The largest private company in the U.S. is trimming its global workforce as it faces pressure related to lower commodity prices.

Is Enron making a comeback? Here's what we know

Enron, the Houston-based corporation that once dominated the energy sector before its infamous collapse in 2001, now claims to, according to its website, focus on sustainability, innovation, and ethics in addressing critical energy challenges.